Karen Gillan, 1987
Writers · November 28, 1987
Karen Gillan
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Karen Gillan is 38 years old, born November 28, 1987 in United Kingdom · Sagittarius.
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About
Karen Gillan turned Marvel's purple alien into a decade-long blockbuster run, becoming one of cinema's most bankable ensemble players. The Scottish actress and filmmaker was born in 1987 and first broke through playing Amy Pond on Doctor Who (2010–2013). She wrote and directed the drama The Party's Just Beginning (2018), starring herself. As a Sagittarius, she channels the sign's restless ambition across genres—from horror (Oculus, 2013) to action-comedy (Jumanji franchise, 2017–2026).
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Biography
Karen Gillan turned Marvel's purple alien into a decade-long blockbuster run, becoming one of cinema's most bankable ensemble players. Born 28 November 1987 in Scotland, she first gained recognition playing Amy Pond, the primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who (2010–2013). Her early film work included the thriller Outcast (2010) and romantic comedy Not Another Happy Ending (2013), alongside British stage roles in Inadmissible Evidence (2011).
Gillan made her Hollywood debut in 2013 with the horror film Oculus, then led the ABC rom-com sitcom Selfie (2014). She achieved stardom portraying Nebula across multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films (2014–2023), which rank among the highest-grossing films ever made. She also starred as Ruby Roundhouse in the Jumanji fantasy films: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), The Next Level (2019), and Open World (2026). In 2018, Gillan wrote, directed, and starred in the drama The Party's Just Beginning, establishing herself as a filmmaker.
Since 2020, she has appeared in Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), Dual (2022), Late Bloomers (2023), and The Life of Chuck (2024), while returning to British television with Douglas Is Cancelled (2024). As an actress and screenwriter, she works across film, television, and digital platforms. Born under Sagittarius, her Life Path 1 reflects her pioneering role in bringing complex female characters to mainstream blockbuster cinema.
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Before Fame
Gillan trained in dance and theatre before landing early roles in British television and film. She appeared in the thriller Outcast (2010) and performed on the British stage in John Osborne's Inadmissible Evidence (2011), building her craft before Doctor Who launched her into international recognition.
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Trivia
- She wrote, directed, and starred in The Party's Just Beginning (2018), a drama film that marked her expansion into filmmaking.
- Gillan portrayed Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe across multiple films from 2014 to 2023, a role that became her international breakthrough.
- She played Amy Pond on Doctor Who (2010–2013), the primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor, which was her initial breakthrough in science fiction.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Karen Gillan tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is Karen Gillan?
- Karen Gillan is 38 years old (born November 28, 1987).
- When is Karen Gillan's birthday?
- Karen Gillan was born on November 28, 1987.
- What is Karen Gillan's zodiac sign?
- Karen Gillan is a Sagittarius, born November 28, 1987.
- What is Karen Gillan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Karen Gillan was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Karen Gillan from?
- Karen Gillan is from United Kingdom.
- What does Karen Gillan do?
- Karen Gillan is a writer.
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