Natasha Dervill O'Keeffe (born 1 December 1986) is a British actress. She is known for her roles as Abbey in the E4 series ''

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'' (2012–2013), Fedora in the ITV series ''

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'' (2015), Emilia Ricoletti in the '' Sherlock'' special " The Abominable Bride" (2016), Lizzie Shelby in the

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'' (2013–2022), and Lanfear in the

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series ''

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'' (2021–2025).

Early life

Born in Brighton to Irish parents from County Cavan, she was raised in

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. O'Keeffe trained at the

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, and starred in a number of their stage productions.

Career

O'Keeffe first came to public attention in 2008, playing a member of the

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who enjoys parties, one-night stands and drugs in the music video for "

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", the last single released by

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's drama series '' Lip Service'', about a group of

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s living in

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. In 2012 and 2013 she played Abbey Smith in the lead ensemble for the final two seasons of E4's comedy-drama ''

'', about a group of young offenders in a London

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. In 2013, O'Keeffe had a role in an episode of '' Law & Order: UK,'' and appeared in the feature films ''

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''. In 2015, she starred as Fedora in ITV's TV series, ''

''. She also starred in a music video for

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's song "Numbers" as part of a series of films for the band's album ''

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''. In 2016, she appeared in the '' Sherlock'' special " The Abominable Bride" as the titular bride, Emelia Ricoletti. From 2013 to 2022, O'Keeffe portrayed Lizzie Shelby in ''

''. She played Dr. Emma Grieves in the series '' Intergalactic'' in 2021. From 2017 to 2021, O'Keeffe played Charlotte Ross in the crime drama series ''

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.'' O'Keeffe portrayed Lanfear in the

fantasy series ''

'' from 2023 to 2025.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

References

External links

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at United Agents Literary and Talent Agency {{DEFAULTSORT:OKeeffe, Natasha 1986 births Living people Actresses from Brighton British people of Irish descent Alumni of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama English stage actresses English television actresses Actors from the London Borough of Wandsworth Actresses from London People from Tooting