Age, Biography, and Wiki
Keri Lynn Russell was born on March 23, 1976, in Fountain Valley, California. She rose to fame with her title role in the WB drama Felicity from 1998 to 2002, which earned her a Golden Globe Award. Her extensive career includes roles in films like We Were Soldiers and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, as well as the Netflix series The Diplomat, which was renewed for a second season in May 2023.
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| Date of Birth | 23 March 1976 |
| Age | 49 Years |
| Birth Place | Fountain Valley, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Keri Russell's current height and weight are not widely documented, she is often described as a petite actress with green eyes.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Keri Russell is in a relationship with Matthew Rhys, her co-star from The Americans. The couple began dating in 2013 and has a son together.
She has an older brother and a younger sister. The family lived in Coppell, Texas; Mesa, Arizona; and Highlands Ranch, Colorado, moving frequently due to her father's work.
During the show's run, Russell appeared in the films Eight Days a Week, The Curve and Mad About Mambo, all of which received only limited releases in North America. Her next role was in the film We Were Soldiers (2002), playing the wife of a United States serviceman during the Vietnam War. The film was released two months before the end of Felicity's run.
Russell next appeared in August Rush, released in November 2007. Russell later appeared in Bedtime Stories. In an appearance on The View on December 15, 2008, Russell said she got the part because Adam Sandler's wife Jackie had seen her in Waitress and suggested her for the movie. Russell voiced Wonder Woman in a direct-to-video animated feature released on March 3, 2009.
Russell starred in the Tom Vaughan-helmed Extraordinary Measures for CBS 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. 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. Russell starred in the Fox series Running Wilde from 2010 to 2011.
From 2013 to 2018, she 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. She appeared opposite Matthew 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. 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. Emily St. James of Vox praised her performance describing it as "gorgeously restrained".
In 2006, Russell became engaged to Shane Deary, a Brooklyn-based contractor she met through mutual friends. They married in New York on February 14, 2007. They have two children: a son born in 2007 and a daughter born in 2011. Russell and Deary separated in early 2013 and divorced in mid-2014. Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, her co-star in The Americans. They have a son, born in 2016. In interviews conducted in 2021, Russell and Rhys referred to each other as husband and wife, although in an interview in 2025, Rhys said "we literally haven’t got round to marriage yet".
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2024, Keri Russell's net worth is estimated at $12 million, primarily due to her successful television and film career. Her salary for The Americans was reportedly $175,000 per episode, contributing significantly to her earnings.
Career, Business, and Investments
Keri Russell's career highlights include:
- Early Beginnings: She started her career on The Mickey Mouse Club in 1991.
- Breakthrough Role: Her iconic role as Felicity Porter in Felicity (1998-2002) earned her a Golden Globe Award.
- Notable Films: Appearances in We Were Soldiers (2002), Mission Impossible III (2006), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
- Recent Work: She starred in The Americans (2013-2018) and more recently in The Diplomat (2023).
- Modeling: She had a modeling contract with CoverGirl in the early 2000s.
Social Network
Keri Russell maintains a relatively low profile on social media platforms, focusing more on her acting career than on building a large online presence.
Education
Details about Keri Russell's formal education after high school are not widely available. However, her early start in acting and her involvement with The Mickey Mouse Club at a young age laid the groundwork for her future career.
As Keri Russell continues to make significant contributions to the entertainment industry, her net worth and career achievements remain a testament to her enduring talent and dedication.
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. Russell was on the show from 1991 to 1994, encompassing seasons four to six.
