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Dafne Keen

Dafne Keen Fernández is a Spanish-British actress born in Madrid in 2005.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Dafne Keen Fernández is a Spanish-British actress born in Madrid in 2005. She is best known for playing Laura Kinney / X-23 in Logan and Lyra Belacqua in His Dark Materials.

What it is

Dafne Keen made her acting debut in the television series The Refugees, appearing alongside her father, British actor Will Keen. Her breakthrough came in 2017 when she portrayed Laura Kinney / X-23 in the film Logan, a role that brought her international attention and critical acclaim.

Why it matters

Keen's performance in Logan earned multiple award nominations and established her as a rising talent. She later led the BBC/HBO adaptation of His Dark Materials as Lyra Belacqua from 2019 to 2022, earning a British Academy Cymru Award nomination. In 2024, she reprised her role as X-23 in Deadpool & Wolverine, further cementing her place in major franchises.

Key details

Born in Madrid to Spanish actress María Fernández Ache and British actor Will Keen, Keen holds dual Spanish and British nationality. Her notable screen roles include The Refugees, Logan, His Dark Materials, Deadpool & Wolverine, and The Acolyte. Her work in Logan and later Marvel projects has made her familiar to Canadian audiences through wide international releases.

In short

  • Spanish-British actress, born 4 January 2005 in Madrid.
  • Breakthrough role as Laura Kinney / X-23 in Logan (2017).
  • Starred as Lyra Belacqua in His Dark Materials (2019–2022).
  • Reprised X-23 in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Canadian angle

Her role in Logan and later Marvel-related projects makes her familiar to Canadian audiences through major international film releases shown in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Dafne Keen?
Dafne Keen is a Spanish-British actress known for roles in Logan, His Dark Materials, and Deadpool & Wolverine.
When was Dafne Keen born?
She was born on 4 January 2005 in Madrid, Spain.
What is Dafne Keen best known for?
She is best known for playing Laura Kinney / X-23 in Logan and Lyra Belacqua in His Dark Materials.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dafne_Keen
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, major roles, and award nominations.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6748436/
    Supports: Birthplace, parents, debut role, and key career credits.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6748436/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, parents, and debut role.
  4. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1464650-dafne-keen?language=en-US
    Supports: His Dark Materials, The Acolyte, and Deadpool & Wolverine credits.