Polly Maberly

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Polly Maberly
Born1976 (age 4647)
Reigate, Surrey, England
Education Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActress
Relatives Kate Maberly (sister)

Polly Maberly (born 1976) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Kitty Bennet in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice . She is the older sister of actress Kate Maberly. [1] [2]

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