Karen Sheila Gillan (
Gillan made her transition to Hollywood starring as Kaylie Russell in the horror film
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; born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress. Gillan gained recognition for her work in British film and television, particularly for playing
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, a primary
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to the
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in the science fiction series
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(2010–2013), for which she received several awards and nominations. Her early film roles include Ally in the
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film
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(2010) and Jane Lockhart in the
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film
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(2013). She also worked on the stage while in Britain, appearing in
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's play
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(2011) before making her
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debut in the play Time to Act (2013).Gillan made her transition to Hollywood starring as Kaylie Russell in the horror film
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(2013), her first commercial success in the United States, and thereafter played the lead in the sitcom
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(2014). She achieved international stardom for portraying
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in the
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films
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(2014),
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(2017),
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(2018), and
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(2019), the latter of which is one of the
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; she will reprise the role in the upcoming films
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(2022) and
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(2023). She additionally was praised for her portrayals of Ruby Roundhouse in the action films
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(2017) and
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(2019), Sam in the comedy film
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(2021) and her
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in the
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(2022).Gillan's accolades include an
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, a
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, a
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and nominations for a
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, a
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and a
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. Aside from acting, she garnered critical acclaim for her involvement as writer and director in the drama film
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(2018), which she also headlined. She has been noted for her public image and activism, particularly towards
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.
