Karen Gillan Net Worth (2024): Height, Age, Full Name, Bio

Alex | Last Updated On May 17th, 2022

The popular Scottish actress and filmmaker Kren Gillan better known by the Karen Sheila Gillan nickname was born in Inverness city on 28 November 1987. Karen Gillan is a famous name in the British film and television industry who has received various awards and nominations. She is specifically known for her outstanding acting as a primary companion to the eleventh doctor in the Science fiction series Doctor Who for portraying Amy Pond.

Her few early film roles include; Outcast film where Karen Gillan acted as Ally in 2010 and Not Another Happy Ending where she acted as Jane Lokhart released in 2013.

Karen Gillan's Net Worth

As of 2024, Karen Gillan's net worth is estimated to be $3 million.

Net Worth$3 million
Given NameKaren Sheila Gillan
Famous NameKaren Gillan
Source(s) of FameActress, Filmmaker
Age36
Date of BirthNovember 28, 1987
Place of BirthInverness, Scotland
Height5'10"
RelationshipsSingle, ,
Social Links

Early Life

While looking at Karen Gillan Biography, we can see that Karen is the daughter of Raymond Gillan with a nick name Marie Paterson Gillan, and John Gillan who have supported her throughout her performance course. Her father John Gillan is from North East England and she has the Kevin Bishop background.

When Karen Gillan age was 16, she completed HNC acting and performance course from Telford College located in Edinburgh.

At 18, she moved to London and studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theater Arts. Before joining the acting field Karen Gillan did modeling and appeared at London Fashion Week 2007.

Career Highlights

The professional television career of Karen Gillan started with guest appearances in different television series. Her very first role was in a drama named Rebus for which she dropped out of school. After which, Gillan began appearing on other big drama film projects.

Karen Gillan successfully performed in a two year comedy series project named The Kevin Bishop Show. At the show, she performed multiple roles of different people. That also includes multiple known celebrities such as Katy Perry and Angelina Jolie.

In 2010, Karen Gillan won the award of best entertainer at Young Scot Awards. In May 2013, she appeared in a Science Fiction film Guardians of the Galaxy portraying Nebula.

Moreover, she went to perform the Amy Pond campaign for the Eleventh doctor which was portrayed by Matt Smith and got huge ratings on the board.

In 2008, Karen Gillan portrayed Ginny Turner in the movie named Stacked. Moreover, Gillan starred in the horror film Oculus which got the best ratings and views on the board.

In May 2014, Karen appeared in a movie named ‘In a Willie of Violence’ directed by Ti West. And in another superhit movie named ford mustang in 2018.

Besides these, this best Scottish actress and filmmaker has received different TV choice awards such as the Empire Award, National Television Award, Critic’s Choice Award, Teen Choice Award, and British Academy Scottland Film Award, etc. All of these have greatly contributed towards Karen Gillan net worth.

Personal Life

While looking at Karen Gillan biography and personal life, we can see that, she is currently single and living a lavish lifestyle in her howeton along with her family and friends.

The young singer and recording artist is fond of cars. She has amazing car collection including Mercedes S class, Galaxy Vol, Audi A8, Audi A4, and Toyota Corolla.

Social Media


Different Marvel films and outstanding acting career have made Karen Gillan earn more fame, honor, and worth in entertainment industry. She uses her official website to share updates about her upcoming projects.

Moreover, she has official Instagram account with 7.5 million followers, official Youtube channel with 7.5 million subscribers and official facebook account with 19.3k followers. All are contributing more towards Karen Gillan’s net worth and fame.

Why is Karen Gillan Single?

Currently Karen Gillan is single however, she was supposed to be in relationship with famous actor Matt Smith but that proved wrong later on. In 2006, she started dating the british photographer Patrick Green, but left him after a year, on account of some personal issues.

Summary

The most popular British actress Karen Gillan has given her outstanding appearances in different roles she got offered. Her deep interest and skills implimentation have made her earn the net worth of 3 million even today.

Karen Gillan has sometimes been associated with other Actors such as Sonakshi Sinha, Evanna Lynch, Himanshi Khurana, Alexa Demie, Akhil Akkineni, Tom Schwartz, Heather Rae Young, Joey King, and Ayushmann Khurrana.