Karen Sheila Gillan (; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress, filmmaker and former model. She first began acting with guest roles on television, before receiving recognition for portraying Amy Pond, a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor, in the BBC One series "Doctor Who" (2010–2013), for which she received critical acclaim, and she received several awards and nominations, including winning a National Television Award. Gillan's early film roles include the horror film "Outcast" (2010) and the romantic comedy film "Not Another Happy Ending" (2013). Gillan relocated to the US in 2013, and starred in the film "Oculus" (2013), and played the lead in the ABC/Hulu series "Selfie" (2014).
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Karen Gillan
Karen Gillan | Introduction
She is a Scottish actress, filmmaker and former model. A soothsayer in the forth series and Amy Pond, companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the fifth series A Scottish actress, filmmaker and former model. Karen Sheila Gillan is a Scottish actress, filmmaker and former model
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Karen Gillan returned in the fifth series to play Amy Pond.
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It is the second episode of the fourth series of the British science fiction television series "Doctor Who".
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The Tenth Doctor and Donna arrive in Pompeii the day before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79.
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In 2010, she won in the Entertainment category at the Young Scot Awards. She appeared in the sixth series in 2011 and the first five episodes of the seventh series in 2012, after which her character and Rory Williams (portrayed by Arthur Darvill) left the series. Gillan reprised her role in the 2013 Christmas special "The Time of the Doctor", to coincide with Smith's departure as the Doctor.
Karen Gillan | 2008–2013: Early roles and British stardom
Gillan's early television acting career included guest appearances on several television shows, with her first role being in an episode of ITV crime drama "Rebus", a role for which she had to drop out of school. Gillan undertook a two-year stint as a member of the ensemble cast of the sketch comedy series "The Kevin Bishop Show", in which she played multiple characters including celebrities such as Katy Perry and Angelina Jolie. Gillan also appeared on TV in a leading role in a horror project entitled "The Well", which was broadcast as a series of episodic short films on BBC Two and later as a web series on BBC.co.uk.
Karen Gillan | 2008–2013: Early roles and British stardom
Karen Sheila Gillan (; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress, filmmaker and former model. She first began acting with guest roles on television, before receiving recognition for portraying Amy Pond, a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor, in the BBC One series "Doctor Who" (2010–2013), for which she received critical acclaim, and she received several awards and nominations, including winning a National Television Award. Gillan's early film roles include the horror film "Outcast" (2010) and the romantic comedy film "Not Another Happy Ending" (2013). Gillan relocated to the US in 2013, and starred in the film "Oculus" (2013), and played the lead in the ABC/Hulu series "Selfie" (2014).
Karen Gillan | Introduction
Karen Grant is a character in "Brookside" portrayed by Shelagh O'Hara from 1982 until 1986 with returns in 1988 and 1990.
Karen Grant | Introduction
Many of the actors and actresses including the lead actress, as well as the series' writer and the broadcasting network deny the charges.
Um Harun | Introduction
Brinton. Established actresses Greta Gynt and Margot Grahame and future Irish star Constance Smith all make brief appearances.
I'll Get You for This | Introduction
Here follows a list of the main, most recurring characters in the series.
Touch Me, I'm Karen Taylor | Main characters
Gillan also wore padding which affected her movement, and stated she spent "hours in make-up".
The Girl Who Waited | Production
Karen Hayes is a fictional character on the television program "24" portrayed by actress Jayne Atkinson. She appeared as a recurring character in twelve episodes of the fifth season and a main cast member in eighteen episodes of the sixth season.
Karen Hayes | Introduction
He was pleased with the way it turned out, feeling that the all-white added a "really interesting visual sense to it". The original idea was to have an older actress play the older Amy, but Karen Gillan volunteered to play the older version of her character with the aid of prosthetics. It was also decided that having Gillan play both characters would be more believable. Gillan developed different body-language, vocal range and attitude for the new individual, whose character has changed after being left behind and in danger. To achieve this, Gillan studied with a voice coach and movement coach.
The Girl Who Waited | Production
Laura Holly Aikman (born 24 December 1985) is an English actress, best known for her television appearances.
Laura Aikman | Introduction
In 1985 Karen enrolled at the University of Liverpool, studying Communications and writing for the University newsletter, notably interviewing TV presenter Paula Yates during her visit to the city. She also dated a fellow student named Guy during her first year. In later episodes Karen no longer was portrayed as an awkward adolescent, instead becoming the most eloquent member of the Grant family and moving to London at the end of 1986, though she returned briefly in 1988 when she was seen by her mother at Damon's grave, and again in 1990 for her mother's wedding to Billy Corkhill.
Karen Grant | Character in later episodes
Gillon is married to James Gillon with whom she has two sons and one daughter.
Karen Gillon | Personal life
Following the events of "A Is for Answers", Autumne Montague of "TVOvermind" lauded Pieterse's character for her self-awareness in having admitted not being a good friend, calling the moment "refreshing from a girl who in flashbacks seemed simply self-absorbed."
Alison DiLaurentis | Critical
Gwenllian Gill (1915–2004) was a British film actress. After originally appearing in some films in Hollywood she returned to Britain to appear in leading roles in several quota quickies.
Gwenllian Gill | Introduction
During her first series, Gillan wanted Amy to act "like a child in an adult body" because she had not properly grown up. She appears more guarded because "she doesn't like to show her emotions because she wants to be strong". However, she begins her second series as a more settled person, and shows more emotion, especially with the birth of her daughter. Gillan had substantial input into Amy's costume, as well as her hair and make-up. In the first episode, costume designer Ray Holman stated that Amy's identity was not clear and that she wore her own clothes later on.
Amy Pond | Personality and character arc
Carroll (a research professor in the Department of Physics at the California Institute of Technology), and two appearances from "Doctor Who" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" actress Karen Gillan.
Probably Science | Introduction
She partnered actor Charles Venn, for the sixteenth series of the show.
Karen Hauer | Series 16: with celebrity partner Charles Venn
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Karen Hicks | Introduction
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Karen Doggenweiler | TV shows
The older Amy does not trust the Doctor, who is forced to remain on the TARDIS as he also has two hearts, and will not allow the Doctor and Rory to leave and rescue her at the correct point in her timeline. Gillan played the older version of herself and prosthetics were applied to make her appear older. The episode was filmed on a lower budget, and MacRae decided to make the main sets all white in colour. "The Girl Who Waited" was seen by 7.6 million viewers in the UK and received positive reviews from critics.
The Girl Who Waited | Introduction
She is seen in the final scene of the show reunited with her son.
Karen McCluskey | Season 8
Peter Gillane, a farmer Michael Gillane, his eldest son Patrick Gillane, his youngest son
Cathleen ni Houlihan | Characters
Anna Robinson Gilligan is a former entertainment reporter.
Anna Gilligan | Introduction
She has two sisters, Gale - mentioned in the third season - and Roberta Simonds (Lily Tomlin).
Karen McCluskey | Past
Critical reception to the character has been positive, with many critics happy to see her return.
Ellen Harvelle | Introduction
(Her one line was: "Would you like that in fives, tens, or fifteens?" delivered in a Southern accent). She has also spoken of a two-episode character arc in "Dynasty".
Karen Walker (Will &amp; Grace) | Early years
Kerry Noonan (born January 25, 1960) is a professor at Champlain College and a former actress. She was born in New York but spent most of her life in Los Angeles, from where she moved to Vermont in 2008.
Kerry Noonan | Introduction
Ewing from "Dallas". He noted: "Well, Karen in the beginning was limited by her - well, we made Karen a little bit harsher in the first season than we otherwise would have because we were toying with the audience. And because it was a "Dallas" spin-off, the natural question was always, 'Well, where's your JR? Who's your JR?' And so, even though Michele Lee herself is a very likeable person, and even if she's being over the top she's a person of great enthusiasm, she's a person of great strength, in the pilot anyway, we were sort of pushing the possibility that she was gonna be roughly our equivalent.
Karen MacKenzie | Characterization
She then received widespread recognition for portraying Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films (2014–present), and for portraying Ruby Roundhouse in the Jumanji film series (2017–present). On the stage, Gillan appeared in John Osborne's play "Inadmissible Evidence" (2011) and made her Broadway debut in the play "Time to Act" (2013). She wrote, directed, and starred in the drama film "The Party's Just Beginning" (2018).
Karen Gillan | Introduction
Karen Lynn Gorney (born January 28, 1945) is an American actress, known for playing roles in various television shows and films including the soap opera "All My Children" and the movie "Saturday Night Fever".
Karen Lynn Gorney | Introduction
Karen Hassan (born 31 July 1981) is an Northern Irish actress, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. From 2010 until 2013 she played Lynsey Nolan in the main series of "Hollyoaks". Her work includes roles in "Hollyoaks Later" and "Hunger".
Karen Hassan | Introduction
Part of the BBC's multimedia "switch" programming, the short episodes interconnect with online games that further explore the environments presented in the series. In 2008, she starred in the Channel 4 television film "Stacked". Gillan went on to portray Amy Pond, companion to the Eleventh Doctor (portrayed by Matt Smith), on the British sci-fi series "Doctor Who". Before being cast in the role in May 2009, she had previously appeared on "Doctor Who" in Series 4 episode "The Fires of Pompeii" in the role of a soothsayer. She made her first on-screen appearance as Amy in "The Eleventh Hour" with her cousin Caitlin Blackwood portraying a younger version of the same character.
Karen Gillan | 2008–2013: Early roles and British stardom
McGivern.
Maureen Daly | Introduction
List of notable Karen people:
List of Karen | Introduction
The fourth actress to play the role was Joanna Foster, who appeared in eight episodes in 2001 until the character was killed off. The character's final appearance was on 11 February 2001.
Susan Barlow | Introduction
However, as the celebrant talks about love and honesty, Karen grows "decidedly uncomfortable". Jarvis hoped viewers would sympathise with her character, as she reveals a secret. She explained, "Karen is hiding something, but basically she is a good person. She doesn't mean to hurt anybody." Jarvis said that she enjoyed working with Huggett on the storyline, and admitted that she accepted the part of Karen when her agent told her he was a good actor. Producers established a romantic relationship between Glen and Gaby Willis (Rachel Blakely). Glen proves to be a big support when Gaby opens her own fashion boutique.
Glen Donnelly | Relationships
Dabbs Greer and DeForest Kelley also appear in this episode.
Dick Foran | Television
Susan Cookson (born 20 April 1965) is an English television actress.
Susan Cookson | Introduction
All roles are credited as himself, unless otherwise noted
Pat Kiernan | Filmography
The following is a partial list of characters from the television series Felicity:
List of Felicity characters | Introduction
Vejay Haskell Jill Smith Kiernan O'Shaughnessy
Susan Dunlap | Mystery series
Keane, John Millington Synge, Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Martin McDonagh, Christy Brown, and Brian Friel.
Anna Manahan | Introduction
So let's do that.'"
Jennifer Love Hewitt | Continued television roles, 2011–present
Pomfritt through the end of season three.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | Recurring casting notes
Later television roles include portraying a lawyer in the mini-series "Unforgiven" (2009), an embittered servant in the first three series of the costume drama "Downton Abbey" (2010–2012) and a recovering addict in "Happy Valley" (2014–present), for which she was nominated for the 2017 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. Later film credits include Mrs Swift in the 2013 film release, "The Selfish Giant", which earned her a British Independent Film Award nomination.
Siobhan Finneran | Introduction
A partial listing of her acting performances follows:
Jen Drohan | Filmography
So identifiable was the latter role that Delgado has reprised it several times since.
María Alicia Delgado | Introduction
Doreen Ingleton (born 11 January 1956) is an English actress, known for "Everybody Loves Sunshine", "The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm" and "".
Doreen Ingleton | Introduction
Karen Sheila Gillan was born in Inverness on 28 November 1987, the daughter of Marie and Raymond Gillan. Although she comes from a Catholic background, she says that she was not baptised and does not practise a religion. When she turned 16, she moved to Edinburgh and completed a HNC Acting and Performance course at Telford College. She moved to London at age 18 to study at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. While there, she was scouted by a modelling agency. Prior to her acting career, she worked as a model, premiering at London Fashion Week in 2007.
Karen Gillan | Early life
It featured guest appearances from Edward Asner and Carl Reiner, as well as several recurring voice actors and actresses for the series.
Jenny Fromdabloc | Introduction
Film credits include: Television credits include:
Gillian Barge | Selected film and television roles
Quin Ankrah received no acting role prior to gaining the part of Karen at the age of 14. Describing her character as "evil", Cassidy said her role is a "good part to play."
Grange Hill (series 26) | Production and casting
Jennifer Croxton (born 1944 in Cambridge) is a British actress.
Jennifer Croxton | Introduction
Several male employees in Scranton objectify Karen because of her appearance.
List of The Office (American TV series) characters | Karen Filippelli
Gillan has said she would not give up her acting career to return to modelling, stating that while she enjoyed modelling, acting had always been her main interest and goal. During a 2012 interview on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson", Gillan stated that she had permanently relocated to the U.S. around the time she was shooting the film "Oculus" (2013).
Karen Gillan | Early life
Lesley McGuire (born 1972) is an Irish actress who played Jenny Delaney/Quinnan in "The Bill" and she has also appeared in "Kavanagh QC", "Silent Witness", "Doctors" and "Shameless".
Lesley McGuire | Introduction
As producer: As a writer: As director: As an actor: As consultant
Elkan Allan | Television credits
No one character is any one person, but there's elements of our stories in the stories [on the show]."
Nancy Hult Ganis | "Pan Am"
Gillan portrayed Ellen, the older sister to Farmiga's character. In 2015, Gillan appeared in the drama film "The Big Short" directed by Adam McKay, alongside Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Melissa Leo. She wrote and directed her first short film, "Coward", which screened at the 2015 Edinburgh Film Festival, and was nominated for several awards. Later in the year she wrote, directed, and starred in another short film called "Conventional". She won in the Best Female Newcomer category at the 20th Empire Awards for "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Oculus". In the same year, she was cast in an HBO pilot titled, "The Devil You Know".
Karen Gillan | 2013–present: Hollywood breakthrough and other ventures
Weld returned as a slightly wiser Thalia for two guest appearances in season 3 and 4.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | Supporting characters
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Jennifer Simard | Television
Karen Lewis is an American television soap opera writer. Karen Lewis may also refer to:
Karen Lewis (disambiguation) | Introduction
However, once I wrote the script, remarkably little changed from the script and the pilot as you would see it."
Karen MacKenzie | Creation and casting
She is neither seen nor mentioned in Season 7, though her husband Bill Buchanan returned. However, in TV Guide, Howard Gordon explained that Bill and Karen were still together in Season 7; there was a scene explaining her whereabouts, but it was ultimately cut from the script.
Karen Hayes | 24: Season 7
Caroline Barry is an actress who lives in Los Angeles.
Caroline Barry | Introduction
Karen Delaney was born on January 16, 1959 (which is revealed in the show's season 8). Karen had a difficult childhood, thanks in part to her unstable relationship with her mother, Lois Whitley (played by Suzanne Pleshette), a con artist who incorporated her young daughter into her schemes. Karen has made many references in the show to her education and her maiden name, Delaney, which suggest she is of Irish-American background. Although she tries to keep her age a secret, Jack revealed that she was 42 in 2001, meaning she was born in January 1959. She has been married four times — her first husband's surname was St.
Karen Walker (Will &amp; Grace) | Early years
While there, she gave an interview discussing her time on the series as well as her character's development.
Laura Wilson (actress) | Biography
She did not continue working as an actress afterward.
Christine Pak | Introduction
In some episodes, there are different people who appear on Gilligan's Island that are either visitors or have been on the unexplored parts of the island.
List of Gilligan's Island characters | Guests on Gilligan's Island
She is the only actor to have appeared in every single episode of the drama series.
Lara Goodison | Introduction
Winifred "Fred" Burkle is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon and introduced by Shawn Ryan and Mere Smith on the television series "Angel". The character is portrayed by Amy Acker.
Winifred Burkle | Introduction
The family received payment for appearing on the show.
Kate Gosselin | Television fame
From Here to Eternity is a dramatic television series that aired in 1980. It is a spinoff of the 1979 miniseries of the same title. The series features most of the cast members from the original miniseries, including William Devane, Roy Thinnes, and Kim Basinger. Barbara Hershey replaced Natalie Wood for the role of Karen Holmes.
From Here to Eternity (TV series) | Introduction
In the first episode of season 11, Karen mentions to Will that she considers herself Pansexual. Not to mention all the kisses with Grace. As well as her flirting and insinuating she was going to sleep with Diane (the only woman Will had slept with).
Karen Walker (Will &amp; Grace) | Sexuality and gender
The series was canceled after one season.
Jennifer Finnigan | 2008–present
Karen Young (born September 29, 1958) is an American film, television, and stage actress.
Karen Young (actress) | Introduction
Television Radio
Margaret Patrick | Partial list of television and radio appearances
Karen LeBlanc is a Canadian film, television and musical theatre actress.
Karen LeBlanc | Introduction
Karen Walker ("née" Delaney; previously St. Croix, Popeil, and Finster) is a fictional character on the American television sitcom "Will & Grace", portrayed by Megan Mullally. Although Karen was originally conceived as a supporting character role for "Will & Grace", her escapades became a more prominent part of the show based on viewer reaction. She was a multi-millionairess thanks to her marriage to Stan Walker (an unseen character) until it was discovered that all of his money was loaned after their divorce in the series finale. At the end of the series she regains this status, however. The 2017 revival of the series retconned that revelation as one of Karen's daydreams; she is still rich and still married to Stan.
Karen Walker (Will &amp; Grace) | Introduction
Note: "Episode" column: 2.9 indicates Season 2, Episode 9, etc.
Jena Engstrom | Television Roles
These are other guest appearances, in single episodes by notable actors known for their other work.
Clarissa Explains It All | Notable guest appearances
Her father told her, "If you're going to be an actress, be a good actress. Be a people watcher."
Jacqueline Susann | Early years
Noel Holston of the "Star Tribune" said the series is "predictable fare, blandly written and inconsistently cast".
Karen's Song | Reception
"This is an incomplete list of television appearances; you can help by expanding it".
Hetty Baynes | Selected television appearances
Hatcher has received both a Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in the series.
Susan Mayer | Introduction
This was Gillan's first time in the lead role of an American television series. The series was cancelled by ABC on 7 November 2014 after seven episodes; the remaining six episodes were made available on Hulu starting 25 November 2014. In May 2013, Gillan was cast as Nebula in the Marvel superhero science fiction film "Guardians of the Galaxy", which was released in August 2014. Gillan had her head shaved bald for the role, which Marvel turned into the wig that Gillan wore during the production of "Selfie". In May 2014, Gillan was cast in the Western film "In a Valley of Violence" directed by Ti West, opposite John Travolta, Ethan Hawke and Taissa Farmiga.
Karen Gillan | 2013–present: Hollywood breakthrough and other ventures
She had an adopted sister, Cathy Rice, who disappeared in 1974 in London. She became a member of British Actors Equity Association in 1980. Her aunt is Marcia Haufrecht.
Madalyn Aslan | Notes
• Lauren Crace • Paula Lane • Kirsty-Leigh Porter • Sally Dexter • Kara-Leah Fernandes
TV Choice | Actresses
Catherine's.
Kieran Morrison | Introduction
She left the show in January 2004 to pursue other acting roles.
Jennifer Finnigan | 2000–04
In early episodes Karen had a typical adolescent awkward relationship with both her parents. After Sheila's rape, when their marriage became strained, she mediated between them.
Karen Grant | Relationship with parents
Karen Grant was not seen in the first episode; instead, Bobby was heard to be shouting at her through the bathroom door. Karen then appeared in the second episode. 16-year-old Karen represented youth subculture and was moody, keeping herself apart from her parents. Karen had a boyfriend, Duanne, in the early episodes, whom Bobby and Sheila thoroughly disapproved of.
Karen Grant | Character in early episodes
Jane Hayden (born 1957) is an English stage, television, and film actress.
Jane Hayden | Introduction
She frequently incorporates improvisation into her performances.
Laura Sheeran | Introduction
Series 1 Series 2 Series 3
Joan Hickson | Miss Marple filmography
The series was canceled after one season, but earned Gellar the People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New Television Series.
Sarah Michelle Gellar | Return to television (2011–present)
She played the part of Carolee.
Kerry Remsen | 1980s
The following is a list of characters in the ABC comedy television series "Samantha Who?".
List of Samantha Who? characters | Introduction
She partnered singer Will Young, for the fourteenth series of the show.
Karen Hauer | Series 14: with celebrity partner Will Young