Karen Gillan is a Scottish actress, director, and screenwriter best known for her role of Amy Pond in the science fiction series ‘Doctor Who.’ Born and raised in Inverness in the Scottish highlands, she decided early on to become an actress and studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. During the initial years of her career, she appeared in many television series in minor roles. Eventually, she established herself as a popular television actress and ventured into films as well. She made her film debut at the age of twenty-three with a role in the British supernatural thriller film ‘Outcast’. She became internationally famous for her role of Nebula in the superhero movie ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. After acting in several successful small screen and big screen projects, the ambitious lady expanded her repertoire to become a director and screenwriter as well. She played a lead role in the comedy drama film ‘The Party’s Just Beginning’, which she also wrote and directed. Besides acting, she is very passionate about social issues and helped promote Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC).
