Krys Marshall (born 1988 or 1989)[1] is an American actress. She is known for playing the role of astronaut Danielle Poole on the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind.[2]

Krys Marshall
Born1988 or 1989 (age 35–36)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts
OccupationActress
SpouseTed Dolan

Early life and education

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Marshall grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.[1][3] She attended the magnet program in performing arts at Pebblebrook High School.[4][5]

Marshall graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Drama.[6]

Career

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Marshall's first television role was a small part in an episode of Criminal Minds.[2] Her other acting credits include parts on the television series NCIS, Supergirl, and This Is Us.[7]

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, NASA's first Black astronaut, that same day.[2][6] Marshall also hosts the companion podcast for the show, the first such audio series to be produced by Apple TV+.[2][8]

Personal life

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Marshall identifies as pansexual.[9][10] She is married to Ted Dolan.[11] The couple announced in March 2023 that they are expecting their first child.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2011 Lesbian Cops Officer Rashida Thompson Short film
2012 Raincheck Romance Jenny Short film
2014 Doubles Radio / TV Personalities Short film
2018 Soliloquy Hamlet Short film
2022 Alone in the Dark Cheyenne
2023 It Is What It Is (or the Standards of Outrage) Presenter 2 Short film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Sportlets Amy / Athletica 2 episodes
2009 Criminal Minds Vicki Episode: "To Hell..."
2009 How I Met Your Mother Bridesmaid Episode: "Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap"
2010–2011 Super Sportlets Amy / Athletica
2011 All My Children Mother Episode: "1.10594"
2011 The Drama Department Diana Television film
2013 Touch Claire Episode: "Ghosts"
2014 Dads Patron #1 Episode: "Eli Nightingale"
2015 Navy CIS Suzy Episode: "Incognito"
2015 Gone: A Wayward Pines Story Elena 6 episodes
2017 One Day at a Time Kristen Episode: "A Snowman's Tale"
2017 This Is Us Stacy Episode: "Jack Pearson's Son"
2018 Supergirl Julia Freeman / Purity Recurring role (season 3); 5 episodes
2018 Adam Ruins Everything Cori Episode: "Adam Ruins Tech"
2019 Bull Sadie Williams Episode: "Her Own Two Feet"
2019–present For All Mankind Danielle Poole Recurring role (season 1), main role (season 2–present); 35 episodes
2020 Shameless Mora Episode: "Now Leaving Illinois"
2024 Bad Monkey Tanny 3 episodes

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 Marvel's Avengers Additional voices

References

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  1. ^ a b c Andaloro, Angela (March 8, 2023). "Krys Marshall and Husband Ted Are Expecting Their First Baby: 'Growing and Grooving'". People. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Metz, Nina (August 23, 2022). "My worst moment: 'For All Mankind' star Krys Marshall says a muscle relaxer made her feel like 'Weekend at Bernie's' on set". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Krys Marshall is out of this world in For All Mankind". Good Day Atlanta. Fox 5 Atlanta. August 15, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Camp, Katy Ruth (August 13, 2019). "Star Factory: One of the country's most respected performing arts schools is right here in Cobb". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "2021 Annual Luncheon". Girlstart. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Upton-Julio, Melissa (June 14, 2023). "Drama alumna Krys Marshall is out of this world in "For All Mankind"". UNCSA. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  7. ^ "Krys Marshall List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  8. ^ White, Peter (February 15, 2021). "Apple Launches 'For All Mankind' Companion Podcast". Deadline. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  9. ^ Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (June 1, 2021). "Krys Marshall comes out as pansexual in powerful Instagram post". Gay Times. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Marshall, Krys (June 1, 2021). "Once upon a time, a Pan-girl and a Straight-boy met and fell in love. They got married and lived happily ever after. The end. Happy Pride Month, from our Modern Family to yours. 🌈". Instagram. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Mackey, Jaimie (January 3, 2018). "Actress Krys Marshall's Intimate Wedding in Mykonos". Brides. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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