Lolly Adefope

Ololade "Lolly" Adefope (born ) is an English stand-up comedian and actress, specialising in character comedy. She is known for playing the role of Fran in the Hulu comedy series Shrill, and as Kitty, the ghost of a Georgian noblewoman in the BBC comedy Ghosts, for which she was nominated for a National Comedy Award in 2021.

Early life and education Adefope was born in South London to Nigerian parents. She went to Loughborough University to study English literature. While at university, she started performing with a sketch comedy group. She began her career as a stand-up comic and transitioned into acting after receiving positive attention for solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015 and 2016. and in 2016 she was nominated for two Chortle Awards.

As an actress, Adefope has appeared on Together, Josh, Plebs, Rovers, Sick Note, Ghostsfor which she was nominated for a National Comedy Award in 2021, Miracle Workers and Shrill. She has also participated as a guest on Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, The Last Leg, Don't Ask Me Ask Britain and QI. She appeared on the fourth series of the panel show Taskmaster and the 100th anniversary suffragette special of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Shrill star and co-creator Aidy Bryant has praised Adefope's acting for "how much she can convey with just the slightest movement of her eyes."

Filmography Film

Year Title Role Note 2015 Lolly in Marseille Lolly Short film 2018 The Spy Who Dumped Me Tess 2018 Mission: Impossible – Fallout Woman at desk 2019 Sorry Dolly Adesina Short film 2023 Saltburn Lady Daphne 2023 Wicked Little Letters Kate 2024 Seize Them! Shulmay 2024 That Christmas Mrs. McNutt (voice) 2026 Swapped Lily (voice)

Television