Elizabeth Keener


Elizabeth Keener is an American actress. She is best known for playing Dawn Denbo on the Showtime American lesbian drama, The L Word.

Career

''The L Word''

Keener joined The L Word during Season 5 as entrepreneur Dawn Denbo, who started a rival lesbian bar with her lover Cindi having both recently moved to LA from Miami to open a lesbian club, called SheBar. She remained from episode 4 named: "Let's Get This Party Started" until the last episode of season 5 named "Loyal and True".

Personal life

Keener was born in Miami, Florida. Her father is of Irish descent and her mother is of Lebanese descent. Keener is the younger sister of actress Catherine Keener.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996EllenTrendy Woman
2000GrapevineDonna
2001Amy ShepperdGuest role
2001FelicityChris
2007Crossing JordanStacey
2008The L WordDawn DenboRecurring guest role
2010My GenerationThe Filmmaker
2010Dishing It UpTBATV Movie
2011LuckyTBAseason 1, Episode 6. 'Ace Pitches A Deal'.

YearTitleRoleNotes
20083WayCelia SandersonWeb series
2009Brunch With BridgetHerselfWeb series

Commercial work

Keener has been in various commercials including an Oscar Mayer lunch meat commercial, a Lay's potato chip commercial and a 7 Up commercial.

Awards

Gotham Awards:
2010 Nominated Best Ensemble Cast for: Please Give.