Karen Gillan

Actress

Birthday

Date : 28 November Year : 1987

Age

38 Years Old

Birth Place

United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign

Sagittarius

Relationship

Nick Kocher (m. 2022)

Height

5 ft 10 in (178 cm)

Parents

Marie Gillan, Raymond John Gillan

Nationality

Scottish

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Estimated Wealth by period

$3M - 5 Million

Karen Gillan Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$400K - 600 K

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$3.50 Million

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Introduction

Karen Gillan is a Scottish actress and filmmaker known for her striking presence, versatile performances, emotional depth, and strong screen charisma. She is best recognized for her iconic role as Amy Pond in the BBC series Doctor Who and as Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Career

Early Debut: Born Karen Sheila Gillan on November 28, 1987, in Inverness, Scotland. She began modeling before transitioning to acting and studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London. She made her TV debut in Rebus (2006) and appeared in The Kevin Bishop Show.

Breakthrough Role: Gained international fame as Amy Pond, the companion to the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who (2010–2012), earning critical acclaim and a National Television Award.

Hollywood Success: Played Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). She also starred as Ruby Roundhouse in the Jumanji franchise: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and The Next Level (2019).

Recent Work: Reprised her role as Ruby Roundhouse in Jumanji 3 (2026). She has upcoming projects including Highlander (as Heather), the animated series Rhona Who Lives by the River, the supernatural thriller Blasphemous, and Let's Have Kids! (2025). She continues to balance acting with writing and directing.

Family Life

Karen Gillan is the only child of Marie Paterson and John Gillan (a singer and recording artist). She has a cousin, actress Caitlin Blackwood. She married American comedian and writer Nick Kocher in a private ceremony in Scotland in May 2022. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Clementine, in late 2024. They live between the UK and the US and keep much of their family life private.

Karen Gillan Net Worth

As of 2026, Karen Gillan’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 – 5 million. She has earned primarily through her acting roles in major film and television franchises, endorsements, and her work as a writer and director.

Notable Achievements

Iconic portrayal of Amy Pond in Doctor Who, winning the 2012 National Television Award for Best Female Drama Performance.
Played Nebula across multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films, becoming a fan-favorite character.
Starred in the successful Jumanji reboot films as Ruby Roundhouse.
Wrote, directed, and starred in the independent film The Party’s Just Beginning (2018).
Transitioned successfully from British television to major Hollywood blockbusters while expanding into filmmaking.

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