Krys Marshall
Krys Marshall is an American actress. She may be best known for her role as astronaut Danielle Poole on the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind.
Early life and education
Marshall, who is of African American heritage, grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended the magnet program in performing arts at Pebblebrook High School.Marshall graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Drama.
Career
Marshall's first television role was a small part in an episode of Criminal Minds. Her other acting credits include parts on the television series NCIS, Supergirl, and This Is Us.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.Marshall also hosts the companion podcast for the show, the first such audio series to be produced by Apple TV+.