Dafne Keen

About

Dafne Keen is a British-Spanish actress, born in February 2005, known for her breakout role in the 2017 film "Logan", where she played Laura, the child mutant X-23, alongside Hugh Jackman. Born to British actor Will Keen and Spanish actress, theatre director, and writer Maria Fernandez Ache, she had early exposure to the acting world. Dafne has also made her mark on television, impressing audiences with her role as Lyra Belacqua in HBO's adaptation of the fantasy series "His Dark Materials". Despite her young age, Keen has already shown great promise in her profession, gaining significant critical acclaim for her performances.

Associated With

Dafne Keen is a British and Spanish actress known for her roles in "Logan" and "His Dark Materials". She has primarily worked alongside renowned actors such as Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart in "Logan", where she played the role of Laura, or X-23, Jackman’s character’s young mutant charge. She has also worked with Amir Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda in the TV series "His Dark Materials", where she stars as Lyra Belacqua. As of now, there are no public records of her dating anyone within the film or television industry. Furthermore, Keen worked under the direction of James Mangold in "Logan" and with several directors including Tom Hooper and Dawn Shadforth on "His Dark Materials", demonstrating a wide range of collaborative efforts in her industry.

Career Highlights

• - 2014: Dafne Keen began her acting career as an actress in the television series "The Refugees," where she played the role of Ana "Ani" Cruz Oliver.
• - 2017: Her big break came when she starred in the film "Logan", in which she played the character Laura / X-23, alongside Hugh Jackman. This role led to her winning the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer.
• - 2018: Keen was nominated for the Critics Choice Awards as Best Young Performer for her role in "Logan".
• - 2019: She was also nominated for the Saturn Awards as the Best Performance by a Younger Actor for her performance in "Logan".
• - 2019: Keen began playing the role of Lyra Belacqua/Silvertongue in the television series "His Dark Materials," a role for which she has received wide acclaim.
• - 2020: Keen received another nomination for the Saturn Awards (Best Performance by a Younger Actor), this time for her role in "His Dark Materials".
• - 2021: She won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actress for "His Dark Materials".

Notable Awards

• Dafne Keen is a young actress who has won several awards for her performances. Some of her notable awards include:
• Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer for her role in "Logan" in 2018.
• The 2020 Critics' Choice Super Awards for Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series for her role in "His Dark Materials".
• Performance of the Year award at the GQ Men of the Year awards in 2021 for the same role in "His Dark Materials".

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Dafne Keen Movie/TV Show?

Dafne Keen's most popular movie is arguably "Logan" in which she played the role of Laura Kinney or X-23. Released in 2017, this film is the tenth installment in the X-Men film series, where Keen starred alongside Hugh Jackman, playing his daughter figure who shares his powerful abilities. Despite her young age, Keen's breathtaking performance had a significant impact on the plot and was appreciated by both the audience and critics, which helped her in gaining recognition worldwide. It's also worth noting her prominent role in the TV show "His Dark Materials," which is also very popular.

How Did Dafne Keen Get Famous?

Dafne Keen became famous through her breakout role in the 2017 film "Logan," where she played the character of Laura, also known as X-23, the mutant child clone of Wolverine. Her performance was highly acclaimed and she received several award nominations, further propelling her into the public eye. Subsequently, she landed the lead role in the television adaptation of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials," where she continued to impress viewers with her powerful performances. Her advanced acting skills, demonstrated at such a young age, have made her a standout in the film and television industry.