Biography
Who is Dafne Keen?
Early life and family
Dafne María Keen Fernández was born in Madrid, Spain. Her mother is the Spanish director and actress María Fernández Ache. Her father is the English actor Will Keen.
She comes from a family with well-known connections. Her paternal great-grandfather was the 6th Earl Howe, Edward Curzon. Her aunts include the writer Laura Beatty and the poet Alice Oswald.
Acting career beginnings
The actress made her first appearance on screen in 2015. She appeared in a single season of the BBC series The Refugees. She performed alongside her father, Will Keen, in this production.
In 2017, she took on the role of Laura in the film Logan. This character is a child clone of Wolverine. Her work in this superhero movie earned her an Empire Award for Best Newcomer.
Major film and television roles
Dafne Keen played Lyra Belacqua in the series His Dark Materials from 2019 to 2022. This BBC and HBO adaptation was based on a book trilogy. She received a British Academy Cymru Award nomination for this role.
She appeared in the 2020 comedy-drama Ana alongside Andy García. In 2022, she joined the Star Wars series The Acolyte as the character Jecki. This role was created by director Leslye Headland.
Dafne returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2024. She played Laura again in the film Deadpool & Wolverine. This movie became her highest-grossing release to date.
Upcoming projects and influences
The actress is set to appear in the horror film Whistle, directed by Corin Hardy, in 2025. She will also participate in the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Her next project includes the film Night Comes, directed by Jay Hernandez.
She has cited several actors as influences, including Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence. Her favorite films range from West Side Story to Some Like It Hot. She also enjoys watching In the Mood for Love.
Birthday and age
Dafne Keen was born on January 4, 2005, which makes Dafne 21 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Dafne shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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