Keri Russell is an American actress. She won a Golden Globe Award for her lead role in the drama series Felicity, and has received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and four additional Golden Globe Award nominations for her roles in The Americans and The Diplomat. From 1991 to 1994, she first appeared on Disney Channel’s revival of The Mickey Mouse Club when she was 15 and was a regular cast member on the show. She made her first film appearance in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid. Russell’s other film appearances include We Were Soldiers, Waitress, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
She was born on 23rd of March 1976, in Fountain Valley, California, United States.
| Birth Name | Keri Lynn Russell |
| Nickname | Care Bear |
| Date of Birth | 23rd of March 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Fountain Valley, California, United States |
| Age | 49 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aries |
| Profession | Actress, Dancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
Russell attended Highland Hall Waldorf School in Los Angeles. From a young age, she trained extensively in dance, which later influenced her graceful physical performances on screen.
Family Details
- Father – David Russell (Nissan Motors Executive)
- Mother – Stephanie Stephens (Homemaker)
- Siblings – Todd Russell (Older Brother), Julie Russell ( Younger Sister)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Keri Russell has dated –
- Matthew Rhys
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Keri is best known for her breakout role as Felicity Porter in the hit TV drama Felicity (1998–2002). She won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Felicity, which made her a household name. Russell gained critical acclaim for portraying Elizabeth Jennings in the spy thriller series The Americans. Her role in The Americans earned her multiple Emmy and Critics’ Choice nominations, cementing her prestige-TV status. She is also famous for starring in films like Waitress, Mission: Impossible III, and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. She is widely admired for playing strong, intelligent, and emotionally complex female characters across film and television.
Television Debut
In 1991, Keri debuted on television as a cast member of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club.
Film Debut
In 1996, Russell made her film debut in Malibu Shores (TV film), followed by major film roles soon after.
Keri Russell Net worth
Keri Russell has an estimated net worth of $14 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – kerilynnrussell1976
Some Lesser Known Facts About Keri Russell
- Keri was born in Fountain Valley, California. The family lived in Coppell, Texas; Mesa, Arizona; and Highlands Ranch, Colorado, moving frequently due to her father’s work.
- Russell was a dancer in middle school and high school, and her dancing had helped her get cast on The All New Mickey Mouse Club television show on the Disney Channel. From 1991 to 1994, Russell was on the show encompassing seasons four to six.
- In 1992, she appeared in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid and in 1993, had a minor role on the sitcom Boy Meets World as Mr. Feeny’s niece. She appeared on Married… with Children in a 1995 episode (“Radio Free Trumaine”, production 9.24).
- In 1994, Russell appeared as the other woman in Bon Jovi’s music video “Always”. In 1997, she appeared in two episodes of Roar.
- From 1998 to 2002, Russell starred as the title character on the successful WB Network series Felicity, and in 1999 won a Golden Globe for the role.
- When Felicity ended, Russell moved to New York City and made her off-Broadway stage debut in 2004 in Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig.
- In 2005, she returned to television and film, beginning with an appearance in the Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie The Magic of Ordinary Days, the theatrical film The Upside of Anger, and the television miniseries Into the West.
- In 2005, director J. J. Abrams asked Russell to join the cast of Mission: Impossible III, and she accepted. From 2013 to 2018, Russell starred in the FX drama series The Americans, playing Elizabeth Jennings, a deep-undercover Russian KGB spy living as an American in the 1980s Cold War era.
- For her performance, she was nominated for three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, as well as two Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama.
- In 2013, Russell starred in the science-fiction horror film Dark Skies and the romantic comedy film Austenland.
- In 2014, she starred in the science fiction action film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, a sequel to 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
- In 2017, Russell received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- In 2017, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to television.
- In March 2019, she starred in the first Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson’s play Burn This at the Hudson Theatre. Frank Rizzo of Variety wrote of her performance, “Russell, whose stage credits are slim but who’s proven her chops onscreen in The Americans, creates a vivid, if less flashy, performance”, adding, “Still, she’s a force in her own right.”
- In 2023, Russell began starring in The Diplomat, a political series on Netflix from writer and producer Debora Cahn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Keri Russell?
She is an American actress who first gained fame with the TV series Felicity (1998–2002) and who later starred in the spy thriller The Americans (2013–18) and the political drama The Diplomat.
What is the real name of Keri Russell?
Her real name is Keri Lynn Russell.
What is the age of Keri Russell?
She is 49 years old (23rd of March 1976).
What is Keri Russell Height?
The Height of Keri is 1.63 m (5′4”).
What is Keri Russell Weight?
The Weight of Russell is 52 kg (115 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Keri Russell?
She has an estimated net worth of $14 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Keri Russell Famous?
She became known for playing the title role on TV’s Felicity and also starred on The Americans. She played the character Lindsey Farris in the 2007 film Mission: Impossible III and Jill in the 2008 film Bedtime Stories.