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Keri Russell
Russell looking towards a camera
Russell in 2016
Born
Keri Lynn Russell

(1976-03-23)March 23, 1976(age 48)
Fountain Valley, California,U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1991–present
Spouses
Shane Deary
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(m.2007;div.2014)​
Children3

Keri Lynn Russell(born March 23, 1976)[1]is an American actress. She played the title role in the drama seriesFelicity(1998–2002), which won her aGolden Globe Award,and later portrayedElizabeth Jenningsin the spy thriller seriesThe Americans(2013–2018), which earned her nominations for severalPrimetime Emmyand Golden Globe Awards. For playing the lead role in the political drama seriesThe Diplomat(2023), she received further Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Russell has appeared in the filmsHoney, I Blew Up the Kid(1992),We Were Soldiers(2002),Mission: Impossible III(2006),Waitress(2007),August Rush(2007),Dawn of the Planet of the Apes(2014),Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker(2019),Antlers(2021), andCocaine Bear(2023).

Early life

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Russell was born on March 23, 1976, inFountain Valley, California,to Stephanie Stephens, a housewife, and David Russell, aNissan Motorsexecutive.[2]She has an older brother and a younger sister. The family lived inCoppell, Texas;Mesa, Arizona;andHighlands Ranch, Colorado,moving frequently due to her father's work.

Career

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1990s

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Russell's dancing earned her a spot on television at age 15 as a cast member of theAll-New Mickey Mouse Clubvariety show on theDisney Channel.[3][4]She was on the show from 1991 to 1994, encompassing seasons four to six.

In 1992, she appeared inHoney, I Blew Up the Kidand in 1993, had a role on the sitcomBoy Meets Worldas Mr. Feeny's niece. She appeared onMarried... with Childrenin a 1995 episode ( "Radio Free Trumaine", production 9.24). She subsequently starred in several film and television roles, including the 1996 made-for-television filmThe Babysitter's Seduction.[3]That year she also had a role on the short-lived soap opera seriesMalibu Shores.[3]

In 1994, Russell appeared as the "other woman" inBon Jovi's music video "Always".[5]In 1997, she appeared in two episodes ofRoar.[3]

From 1998 to 2002, Russell starred as the title character on the successfulWB NetworkseriesFelicity,and in 1999 won a Golden Globe for the role.

During the show's run, Russell appeared in the filmsEight Days a Week,The CurveandMad About Mambo,all of which received only limited releases in North America. Her next role was in the filmWe Were Soldiers(2002),[3]playing the wife of a United States serviceman during the Vietnam War. The film was released two months before the end ofFelicity's run.

2000s

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Russell at the British premiere ofMission: Impossible III,2006

WhenFelicityended, Russell moved to New York City and made her off-Broadway stage debut in 2004 inNeil LaBute'sFat Pig.[6]In 2005, she returned to television and film, beginning with an appearance in the Hallmark Hall of Fame television movieThe Magic of Ordinary Days,the theatrical filmThe Upside of Anger,and the television miniseriesInto the West.In 2005, director J. J. Abrams asked Russell to join the cast ofMission: Impossible III,and she accepted. She was screen tested for the role of Lois Lane inSuperman Returnsbut lost the part toKate Bosworth.[7]

In mid-2006, Russell was chosen to be a celebrity spokeswoman forCoverGirlcosmetics.[8]In the summer of 2007, Russell appeared inThe Keri Kronicles,areality showsitcomsponsored by CoverGirl and airing onMySpace;the show was filmed at Russell's home in Manhattan and spotlighted her life.[9]Also in 2007, she played Melody on theNBCshowScrubs.

Russell next starred in the filmWaitress,which marked the fourth time she played a pregnant woman.[10]Her performance was positively received by critics,[9]with Michael Sragow ofThe Baltimore Sunwriting that Russell's performance had "aesthetic character" and "wields tenderness and fierceness with quiet heat".[11]In 2007, Russell also completed roles inGrimm LoveandThe Girl in the Park.

Russell next appeared inAugust Rush,released in November 2007. Russell later appeared inBedtime Stories.[12]In an appearance onThe Viewon December 15, 2008, Russell said she got the part because Adam Sandler's wife Jackie had seen her inWaitressand suggested her for the movie. Russell voicedWonder Womanin adirect-to-videoanimated featurereleased on March 3, 2009.[13]

2010s

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Russell at the 2013San Diego Comic-Con

Russell starred in theTom Vaughan-helmedExtraordinary Measures[14][15]forCBS Films.The drama, which started filming on April 6, 2009, and was released on January 22, 2010, was the first film to go into production for the new company.[3][16]Russell played Aileen Crowley, a mother who tries to build a normal home life for her sick children while her husband and an unconventional scientist race against time to find a cure.[17]

Russell starred in theFoxseriesRunning Wildefrom 2010 to 2011.[18]

From 2013 to 2018, she starred in theFXdrama seriesThe Americans,playingElizabeth Jennings,a deep-undercover RussianKGBspy living as an American in the 1980sCold Warera. She appeared oppositeMatthew Rhys,who portrays her character's husband and spy partner. Russell and Rhys became partners in real life during this time. The series ended after six seasons.[19]

In 2013, Russell starred in the science-fiction horror filmDark Skiesand the romantic comedy filmAustenland.In 2014, she starred in the science fiction action filmDawn of the Planet of the Apes,a sequel to 2011'sRise of the Planet of the Apes.[20]She starred as Serena Knight in the 2016 historical war filmFree State of Jones.

In 2017, she received a star on theHollywood Walk of Fame.[21]In July 2018, Russell was announced to have joined the cast of the filmStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,which was released on December 20, 2019. The film reunited her with J.J. Abrams, with whom she had worked onFelicityandMission: Impossible III.[22]In August 2018, she was announced to star as Anna in the first Broadway revival ofLanford Wilson's playBurn This,which opened in March 2019 at theHudson Theatre.[23]

2020s

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On March 16, 2023,Netflixannounced that Russell would star inThe Diplomat,a political series fromThe West Wingwriter and producerDebora Cahn.The series premiered on April 20, 2023.[24]

Personal life

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In 2006, Russell became engaged to Shane Deary, a Brooklyn-based contractor she met through mutual friends.[10]They married in New York on February 14, 2007.[25]They have two children: a son born in 2007 and a daughter born in 2011.[26][27]Russell and Deary separated in early 2013 and divorced in mid-2014.[28][29]Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with Welsh actorMatthew Rhys,her co-star inThe Americans.[30]They have a son, born in 2016.[31][32]In interviews conducted in 2021, Russell and Rhys referred to each other as husband and wife.[33][34]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1992 Honey, I Blew Up the Kid Mandy Park
1998 The Curve Emma Also known asDead Man's Curve
1999 Eight Days a Week Erica
2000 Mad About Mambo Lucy McLoughlin
2002 We Were Soldiers Barbara Geoghegan
2005 The Upside of Anger Emily Wolfmeyer
2006 Grimm Love Katie
Mission: Impossible III Lindsey Farris
2007 August Rush Lyla Novacek
The Girl in the Park Celeste
Waitress Jenna Hunterson
2008 Bedtime Stories Jill Hastings
2009 Leaves of Grass Janet
Wonder Woman Diana Prince / Wonder Woman(voice) Direct-to-video film
2010 Extraordinary Measures Aileen Crowley
2012 Goats Judy
2013 Austenland Jane Hayes
Dark Skies Lacy Barrett
2014 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Ellie
2016 Free State of Jones Serena Knight
2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Zorii Bliss
2021 Antlers Julia Meadows
2023 Cocaine Bear Sari

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1991–1993 The All New Mickey Mouse Club Herself Main role
1993 Boy Meets World Jessica Episode: "Grandma Was a Rolling Stone"
1994 Daddy's Girls Phoebe Walker 3 episodes
1995 Clerks Sandra Television pilot
Married... with Children April Adams Episode: "Radio Free Trumaine"
1996 The Babysitter's Seduction Michelle Winston Television film
The Lottery Felice Dunbar Television film
Malibu Shores Chloe Walker Main role
1997 Roar Claire 2 episodes
7th Heaven Camille Episode: "Choices"
When Innocence Is Lost Erica French Television film
1998–2002 Felicity Felicity Porter Main role
2000 CinderElmo Princess Television film
2005 Into the West Naomi Wheeler Episode: "Manifest Destiny"
The Magic of Ordinary Days Olivia "Livvy" Dunne Television film
2007 Scrubs Melody O'Harra 2 episodes
2010–2011 Running Wilde Emmy Kadubic Main role
2013 Arrested Development Widow Carr (voice) Episode: "Señoritis"
2013–2018 The Americans Elizabeth Jennings Main role
2017 Secret History of Comics Narrator Episode: "The Truth About Wonder Woman"
2018 Running Wild with Bear Grylls Herself Episode: "Canary Islands"
2021 Explained Narrator Episode: "Sugar"
2023 Extrapolations Olivia Drew Episode: "2059 Part II: Nightbirds"
2023–present The Diplomat Kate Wyler Main role; also executive producer

Music videos

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Year Song Artist
1994 "Always" Bon Jovi

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2024 Open Roads Opal Devine (voice)

Theatre

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Year Play Role Venue
2004–2005 Fat Pig Jeannie Lucille Lortel Theatre
2019 Burn This Anna Mann Hudson Theatre

Awards and nominations

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Year[a] Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1993 Young Artist Awards Best Young Actress Co-Starring in a Motion Picture Honey, I Blew Up the Kid Nominated
Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show The All New Mickey Mouse Club Nominated
1999 Golden Globe Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series – Drama Felicity Won
1999 Teen Choice Awards Choice Breakout TV Star Felicity Won
Choice TV Actress Felicity Nominated
2000 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress Felicity Nominated
2001 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress Felicity Nominated
2002 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress Drama Felicity Nominated
2005 Satellite Awards Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film The Magic of Ordinary Days Nominated
2006 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Drama/Action Adventure Mission: Impossible III Nominated
2008 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Actress: Drama August Rush Nominated
2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2013 Women's Image Network Awards Outstanding Actress Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2014 Satellite Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Americans Nominated
2014 Saturn Awards Best Actress on Television The Americans Nominated
2014 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2015 Satellite Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Americans Won
2015 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2016 Television Critics Association Awards Individual Achievement in Drama The Americans Nominated
2016 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2016 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2017 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Americans Nominated
2017 People's Choice Awards Favorite Cable TV Actress The Americans Nominated
2017 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2018 Television Critics Association Awards Individual Achievement in Drama The Americans Won
2018 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2019 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Americans Nominated
2019 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series The Americans Nominated
2019 Satellite Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Americans Nominated [35]
2024 Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Television Series Drama The Diplomat Nominated [36]
2024 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series The Diplomat Nominated [37]
2024 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Diplomat Nominated [38]
2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series The Diplomat Nominated [39]

Notes

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  1. ^Where available, the "Year" value is linked to the specific ceremony.

References

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  9. ^abGould Keil, Jennifer (May 13, 2007)."Covergirl Keri Russell Shoots Web".New York Post.RetrievedJuly 29,2010.
  10. ^abBonnelli, Winnie (May 16, 2007)."Waitress Serves Up Keri Russell".IndyEastend.com.Archived fromthe originalon September 27, 2010.RetrievedJuly 29,2010.
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  12. ^"Keri Russell helps tell Bedtime Stories".TotalFilm.com.November 29, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon November 30, 2007.RetrievedJuly 29,2010.
  13. ^Ryan, Joal (December 5, 2013)."Meet the 9 Wonder Women of Yore".Yahoo! Movies.RetrievedMay 21,2014.
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  15. ^"News and Culture: Brenden Fraser's Untitled Crowley Project Now Has (Another) Terrible Title".Willamette Week.September 24, 2009. Archived fromthe originalon September 23, 2009.RetrievedSeptember 29,2009.
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  17. ^Siegel, Tatiana (February 12, 2009)."Keri Russell nurses CBS film role".Variety.RetrievedJune 10,2022.
  18. ^Running WildeRaces for an Audience
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  26. ^"Keri Russell Gives Birth to a Boy".People.June 18, 2007.RetrievedJune 10,2022.
  27. ^"Keri Russell Welcomes Daughter Willa Lou".People.January 5, 2012.RetrievedJune 10,2022.
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  32. ^"Keri Russell Reveals Name and Sex of Her First Child with Matthew Rhys – and Says the Baby Is Doing 'So Good'".People.July 1, 2016. Archived fromthe originalon July 1, 2016.RetrievedJuly 1,2016.
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