Krys Marshall

For the English actor, see Kris Marshall.

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

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]

Early life and education

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

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

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

Film

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

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

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Marvel's Avengers Additional voices

References

  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.