Elizabeth Dulau (born 1995; pronounced ) is a British actress. On television, she is best known for her role as the gallery assistant and spy Kleya Marki in the

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'' series '' Andor'' (2022–2025), and Dr Louise Pennycook in the ITV series ''

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'' (2023).

Early life and education

Dulau holds dual British and Irish citizenship. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental science from the

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. She then trained at the

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(RADA), where she graduated in 2020 with a

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(BA) in Acting (H Level). During her time at RADA, Dulau appeared in stage productions of various plays, including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Provoked Wife'', and ''Stoning Mary''.

Career

Shortly after her graduation, Dulau earned her first onscreen credits by appearing in a pair of film shorts, ''Hard Pass'' and ''Grapes'', both of which she co-starred with

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, who graduated in the same class with Dulau from RADA. Later in 2020, Dulau was cast as Kleya Marki in the ''

'' spy thriller, ''Andor'' (2022–2025). According to showrunner

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, Dulau's talent was recognized by renowned ''

'' casting director Nina Gold, and she was tabbed for the role of Kleya Marki after two more-established actresses had previously backed out of the role. Marki is the assistant and enforcer to rebel spymaster Luthen Rael, played by

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, with whom Dulau auditioned. After appearing in seven episodes of the first season, Dulau reprised the character in series' second and final season in 2025, appearing in nine episodes and taking on an expanded role. Dulau's performance in season 2 drew a positive critical reception. Following production of the first season of ''Andor'', Dulau made her television debut in April 2022 with guest appearances in two episodes of the

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series '' Gentleman Jack.'' She also made a guest spot in the Season 2 premiere of the BBC One/

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dark comedy series '' The Outlaws'' that aired in June 2022. Dulau then joined the cast of the ITV drama ''

'', which aired in early 2023. Playing Dr Louise Pennycook, Dulau appeared in all six episodes of series' only season. Later in 2023, Dulau played a small supporting role as a

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fighter in the

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historical drama miniseries '' All the Light We Cannot See''. She also provided the voice of the Piebald Deer in the movie musical ''

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'' for her feature film debut and is due to appear again on Netflix in another historical drama miniseries '' House of Guinness'', set to be released in 2025. In 2021, Dulau made her professional stage debut at the Young Vic Theatre where she played the role of Yolandi in the play ''Klippies''. Three years later, she performed as Ida in the Australian play '' The Bleeding Tree'' at the

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Filmography

Film and television

Theatre

* '' The Bleeding Tree'' – Ida * ''Klippies'' – Yolandi * ''

'' – Lady Bracknell * ''

'' – Portia * ''

'' – Duke of Cornwall * ''

References

External links

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Elizabeth Dulau
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Elizabeth Dulau
at RADA {{DEFAULTSORT:Dulau, Elizabeth Living people 1995 births Alumni of the University of Nottingham Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art English television actresses English people of Irish descent English stage actresses