Best known as Lyra Belacqua in *His Dark Materials* (2019–2022), Laura / X-23 in *Logan* (2017), and Jecki Lon in *The Acolyte* (2024).
Films
- Worst Xpac EverChad (voice)2025
- LoganLaura Kinney / X-232017
- The RefugeesChani2014
TV shows
- The AcolyteJecki Lon2024
- His Dark MaterialsLyra Belacqua2019–2022
- The RefugeesChani2015
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About Dafne Keen
Dafne Keen is a British and Spanish actress who began her career as a child performer. She gained international acclaim for her debut film role as the fierce, feral Laura (X-23) in James Mangold’s *Logan* (2017) opposite Hugh Jackman. Keen later starred as the lead Lyra Belacqua in the BBC/HBO epic fantasy series *His Dark Materials* (2019–2022) and appeared as Padawan Jecki Lon in the Star Wars…
FAQs
What was Dafne Keen’s first acting role?
Her first credited role was as Chani in the BBC/Netflix series *The Refugees* (2015).
Is Dafne Keen related to any other actors?
Yes, her father is British actor Will Keen and her mother is Spanish actress María Fernández Ache.
Did Dafne Keen do her own stunts in Logan?
Yes, she performed the majority of her own stunts in *Logan* despite being only 11 during filming, training rigorously in martial arts.
What character does Dafne Keen play in The Acolyte?
She plays Jecki Lon, a Jedi Padawan, in the Star Wars Disney+ series *The Acolyte* (2024).
How many award nominations has Dafne Keen received?
She was nominated for a BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2020 and won an Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer for *Logan*.
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