Krys Marshall (born ) is an American actress. She may be best known for her role as astronaut Danielle Poole on the

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series '' For All Mankind''.

Early life and education

Marshall, who is of

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heritage, grew up in

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, Georgia. She attended the

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in performing arts at

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. Marshall graduated from the

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with a B.F.A. in Drama.

Career

Marshall's first television role was a small part in an episode of ''

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''. Her other acting credits include parts on the television series ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Marshall was asked to read for a role on ''For All Mankind'' unexpectedly, while auditioning for a different show. She landed the part of Danielle Poole,

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's first Black astronaut, that same day.Marshall also hosts the companion podcast for the show, the first such audio series to be produced by Apple TV+.

Personal life

Marshall identifies as

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. In 2017, she married real estate developer Ted Dolan in a ceremony on

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. The couple announced in March 2023 that they are expecting their first child; their child was born in June 2023.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Marshall, Krys Living people 1980s births Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century African-American actresses 21st-century American actresses American LGBTQ actresses American television actresses African-American LGBTQ people LGBTQ people from Georgia (U.S. state) University of North Carolina School of the Arts alumni