After the premiere of ‘The Acolyte’ on Disney+, Star Wars fans have started to get curious about the cast of the show. One of the new stars of the beloved universe is Dafne Keen, who plays padawan Jecki Lon.
While this part could be life-changing for Keen, who has been acting since 2014, she told Entertainment Weekly that she thinks she got the part because she showed the producers that she was “a complete and absolute chaos,” after admitting she almost missed a call for losing track of time.
“I went Jedi. I was perfect for the role,” she told the outlet. However, she was sold with the vision for the series, which was created by Leslye Headland. So, if you want to know more about this rising talent, check out everything you need to know about her.
How old is Dafne Keen?
Dafne Keen is 19 years old, having been born on January 4, 2005. She started acting from a very young age, when she was nine years old. Her first role came in the BBC’s series “The Refugees,” in which she appeared alongside her father.
Dafne Keen’s ethnicity: Where is she from?
She was born in Madrid, Spain. Her parents are actor Will Keen and Spanish actress, writer and play director María Fernández Ache. Before landing the part in “The Acolyte,” Keen was actually living in Spain.
How tall is Dafne Keen?
She is 5’ 3’’ tall.
Dafne Keen’s movies and TV Shows
- Logan (2017): Her breakthrough role came as Laura, a mutant and child clone of Wolverine, in the superhero film Logan. Her performance was critically acclaimed, earning her several awards including an Empire Award for Best Newcomer, and nominations for a Critics’ Choice Award and a Saturn Award.
- His Dark Materials (2019-2022): Keen stars as Lyra Belacqua in the television adaptation of Philip Pullman’s trilogy. The series received positive reception, and Keen’s performance was praised, earning her a BAFTA Cymru nomination for Best Actress.
- Ana (2020): Keen starred alongside Andy García in this comedy-drama film. Despite mixed reviews for the film itself, her performance was praised for her charisma and presence.