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Keri Russell

Keri Russell Celebrity Bio
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Date of Birth:
March 23, 1976
Height:
5' 4"
Hometown:
Fountain Valley

Bio:
Keri Russell (born Keri Lynn Russell in Fountain Valley, California on March 23, 1976) is an American actress who currently stars in the FX television series, The Americans. Keri made her first appearance on television in 1991 as a cast member of the All-New Mickey Mouse Club on Disney Channel, alongside Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and more. Following a few minor television appearances, the actress landed the lead role as Felicity porter on the WB Network series, Felicity from 1998 until 2002. The television won a Golden Globe in 1999. Immediately after leaving the show, Keri’s career skyrocketed. She appeared in notable feature films including Mission Impossible III, August Rush, and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Best Known For:
Keri Russell is best known for playing Felicity Porter on the television series Felicity. She is also known for her most recent role in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in 2014 and The Americans, where she currently works.

Personal Life:
Keri Russell married her first husband, Shane Deary in 2007. They have two kids together. Keri and Shane divorced in 2013. Following her split, Keri began dating her Americans co-star, Matthew Rhys. The couple welcomed their first child together in May 2016.