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Elizabeth Dulau
Born1995 (age 30–31)
London, United Kingdom
Alma mater
Years active2020–present

Elizabeth Dulau (born 1995; pronounced /dəˈloʊ/ də-LOH)[1] is an English actress. On television, she is best known for her role as the gallery assistant and spy Kleya Marki in the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor (2022–2025),[2][3][4][5] and Dr. Louise Pennycook in the ITV series Maternal (2023).

Early life and education

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Dulau holds dual British and Irish citizenship.[6] She graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of Nottingham.[7] She then trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where she graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting (H Level).[8] During her time at RADA, Dulau appeared in stage productions of various plays, including The Importance of Being Earnest, Julius Caesar, King Lear, The Laramie Project, The Oresteia, The Provoked Wife, and Stoning Mary.[9]

Career

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Shortly after her graduation, Dulau earned her first onscreen credits by appearing in a pair of film shorts, Hard Pass and Grapes,[10] both of which she co-starred with Saura Lightfoot-Leon, who graduated in the same class with Dulau from RADA.[8]

Later in 2020, Dulau was cast as Kleya Marki in the Star Wars spy thriller series, Andor (2022–2025).[11][12] According to showrunner Tony Gilroy, Dulau's talent was recognized by renowned Star Wars 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.[13] Marki is the assistant and enforcer to rebel spymaster Luthen Rael, played by Stellan Skarsgård, with whom Dulau auditioned.[14][15] Following production delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dulau filmed her scenes for Season 1 in early 2021. After appearing in seven episodes of the first season which were first broadcast in October 2022, Dulau reprised the character in series' second and final season in 2025, appearing in nine episodes and taking on an expanded role.[16][17][12][18] Dulau's performance in Season 2 drew a positive critical reception.[13][19][20]

Following production of the first season of Andor, Dulau made her television debut in April 2022 with guest appearances in two episodes of the BBC One/HBO series Gentleman Jack. She also made a guest spot in the Season 2 premiere of the BBC One/Amazon Prime dark comedy series The Outlaws that aired in June 2022.

Dulau then joined the cast of the ITV drama Maternal, 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 French Resistance fighter in the Netflix historical drama miniseries All the Light We Cannot See. She appeared again on Netflix as Lady Henrietta St. Lawrence in another historical drama miniseries House of Guinness, which premiered in September 2025.[21]

In 2024, Dulau made her feature film debut as the voice of the Piebald Deer in the movie musical Wicked. She will appear on screen in the upcoming courtroom drama Prima Facie directed by Susanna White,[22] and has been cast in the horror thriller Sundowning, which is being directed by Ian McDonald.[23]

On stage, Dulau made her professional debut in 2021 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 Southwark Playhouse.[6] In early 2026, she took on her first lead role as Mary Ann Evans, aka George Eliot in the original dramatic play Bird Grove at the Hampstead Theatre, earning rave reviews for her performance.[24][25]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 Gentleman Jack Catherine Rawson 2 episodes
The Outlaws Lesley 1 episode
2022–2025 Andor Kleya Marki 16 episodes
2023 Maternal Dr. Louise Pennycook 6 episodes
All the Light We Cannot See Jacqueline Blanchard 2 episodes
2025 House of Guinness Lady Henrietta St. Lawrence 2 episodes

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 Grapes Nina Short film
Hard Pass
2024 Wicked Piebald Deer (voice)
TBA Prima Facie Alice Sommers Post-production
Sundowning In production

Theatre

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References

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  1. ^ Davids, Brian (14 May 2025). "'Andor' Star Elizabeth Dulau Talks Kleya's Necessary Choice and Being a Key Domino in Star Wars Lore". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  2. ^ Murray, Noel (21 April 2025). "'Andor' Is Back. Here Is a Recap of Season 1". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  3. ^ Loofbourow, Lili; Patel, Kasha; Yahr, Emily; Scribner, Herb (22 April 2025). "Review | What does it take to beat an evil empire? 'Andor' knows". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on 22 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  4. ^ Moreau, Jordan (23 April 2025). "'Andor' Season 2 Cast Guide: Who's Who in the 'Star Wars' Prequel Series?". Variety. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  5. ^ Tan, Azrin (27 April 2025). "Elizabeth Dulau on playing Kleya Marki in 'Andor' Season 2". Vogue Singapore. Archived from the original on 28 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Elizabeth Dulau". Spotlight. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Elizabeth Dulau: 'Kleya Can't Afford The Luxury Of Being Liked'". countryandtownhouse.com. 12 May 2025. Archived from the original on 1 June 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Elizabeth Dulau-RADA". RADA. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Everything We Know About 'Andor' Actress, Elizabeth Dulau". NedHardy.com. 1 July 2023. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  10. ^ "Elizabeth Dulau". IMDb.com. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  11. ^ Kain, Erik. "Andor Episodes 4–6 Review: The Best 'Star Wars' In The Disney Era". Forbes. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  12. ^ a b Davids, Brian (15 April 2025). "Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Talks the Challenges of Following Up Season One's Rapturous Acclaim". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  13. ^ a b Ross, Dalton. "Elizabeth Dulau's Kleya is the secret Andor season 2 MVP". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  14. ^ "Andor season 2 review: Star Wars hit bows out in explosive style". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  15. ^ Saavedra, John (28 September 2022). "Andor Cast: Meet the New Star Wars Characters". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  16. ^ Perez, Rodrigo (21 April 2025). "Andor S2 Review: Tony Gilroy's Searing Life During Wartime Drama Is A Triumphant & Rousing Tale About The Heartbreaking Costs Of Rebellion". The Playlist. Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  17. ^ Han, Angie (21 April 2025). "Andor Review: Season 2 of Disney+'s Star Wars Prequel Is a Testament to the Power, and Limitations, of a Great Story". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 26 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  18. ^ Hodges, Brendan (21 April 2025). "Andor Season 2 Is The Bleakest, Boldest & Most Brilliant Star Wars Has Ever Been". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  19. ^ Sepinwall, Alan (14 May 2025). "Andor Season 2 Finale: Finding the Cost of Freedom". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  20. ^ Lovitt, Maggie (14 May 2025). "Andor Season 2 Episode 10 Recap: The Final Arc Begins on a Devastating Note". Collider. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  21. ^ "ELIZABETH DULAU - Transformation Characters Across Star Wars, Netflix & Stage". LeMileMagazine.com. April 2025.
  22. ^ Ritson, Alex (5 November 2025). "Cynthia Erivo Heads to Court in 'Prima Facie' First Look as Movie Adaptation of Award-Winning Play Unveils Supporting Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.com. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  23. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (30 April 2026). "'Heated Rivalry' & 'Andor' Stars Join Spooky Pictures & Image Nation Horror-Thriller 'Sundowning'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
  24. ^ Wolf, Matt (24 February 2026). "Bird Grove review — quietly scorching play about writer George Eliot". LondonTheatre.co.uk. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  25. ^ Akbar, Arifa (25 February 2026). "Bird Grove review – George Eliot's true story embellished in a tender drama". TheGuardian.com. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
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