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Kirby Howell-baptiste Movies and TV Shows

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Best known as Death in Netflix’s The Sandman and Amazon’s Good Omens, and Abby Bennett in The Vampire Diaries. Also played Anita Darling in Cruella.

  • Active 2012–
  • 6 credits

Films

  • CruellaAnita Darling2021

TV shows

  • The SandmanDeath2022
  • Good OmensDeath2019
  • The Girlfriend ExperienceErica2017–2018
  • KilljoysDelle2016
  • The Vampire DiariesAbby Bennett Wilson2012–2013

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About Kirby Howell-baptiste

Kirby Howell-Baptiste is a British actress recognised for her compelling performances in fantasy television. She famously portrayed the personification of Death in both The Sandman and Good Omens, and had a recurring role as Abby Bennett Wilson in The Vampire Diaries. Her film credits include Disney’s Cruella.

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What is Kirby Howell-Baptiste best known for?

She is best known for playing Death in the Netflix series The Sandman and the Amazon series Good Omens, as well as Abby Bennett in The Vampire Diaries.

Is she in the film Cruella?

Yes, she played Anita Darling, a friend of the young Cruella.

Where is Kirby from?

She is from London, England, and is of Barbadian and Jamaican descent.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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