Who Is Keri Russell? – Keri Lynn Russell is an American film and television actress who debuted in the entertainment world at an early age and quickly became the talk of the town. Her outstanding performances earned her several awards and nominations throughout her acting career. Russell’s most recent appearance was in the American comedy horror film Cocaine Bear in which she played the leading role of Sari. Moreover, the actress is set to star in the upcoming series Extrapolations which will be about how climate changes have been impacting our planet. The series will debut on March 17, 2023, exclusively on March 17, 2023.
Early Life & Education – Keri Russell was born on March 23, 1976, in Fountain Valley, California. Her father David Russell works as an executive at Nissan Motors whereas her mother Stephanie Stephens is a homemaker. She has an elder brother named Todd and a younger sister named Julie. Keri went to Highlands Ranch High School and later briefly attended Cypress Creek High School.
Career – In 1991, She started her acting career in Disney Channel The All-New Mickey Mouse Club which ran for two years. The very next year, she made her film debut in Randal Kleiser’s Honey, I Blew Up the Kid which opened up with mixed responses. She played the role of Mandy Park who was Adam’s babysitter and the love interest of Nick Szalinski. Her next role was in the American sitcom Boy Meets Worlds in which she had a small role as Jessica in an episode titled Grandma Was a Rolling Stone.
Soon after this, she got featured in the American sitcoms Daddy’s Girl and Married… with Children. Over the years, she appeared in various TV series and films including The Lottery, Malibu Shores, Roar, 7th Heaven, and When Innocence Is Lost. She got her career’s breakthrough role in 1998 when she secured a leading role as Felicity Porter in The WB’s drama Felicity. This role earned her several nominations and awards including two Teen Choice Awards.
After that, she became a popular face in the industry which helped her to get more film offers. Keri then featured in various films including The Curve, Eight Days a Week, Mad About Mambo, We Were Soldiers, The Upside of Anger, and Grimm Love. In 2004, she made her off-Broadway stage debut in Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig.
She is best known for her roles in films including August Rush, Waitress, Bedtime Stories, Dark Skies, and TV series such as Running Wilde and The Americans.
Keri Russell Height Weight Body Stats Biography
Keri Russell Personal Details
- Birth Name : Keri Lynn Russell
- Nick Name : Keri
- Birthday : March 23, 1976
- Age : 47
- Birthplace : Fountain Valley, California, US
- Nationality : American
- Religion : Not Known
- Build : Slim
- Occupation : Actress
- Ethnicity : White
- Zodiac Sign : Aries
- Sexuality : Straight
- Eye Color : Green
- Hair Color : Dark Brown
Keri Russell Family
- Father : David Russell (Nissan Motors executive)
- Mother : Stephanie (née Stephens) (Homemaker)
- Siblings : Todd Russell (Older Brother), Julie Russell (Younger Sister)
- Spouse : Shane Deary (m. 2007; div. 2014), Matthew Rhys (m. c. 2021)
- Children : She has three children
Keri Russell Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.63 m (163 cm)
- Height in Feet : 5 Feet 4 Inches
- Weight in Kg : 52 kg
- Weight in lbs : 115 lbs
- Body Measurement : 33-25-34 Inches
- Bra Size : 32A
- Shoe Size : 6 (US) or 3.5 (UK) or 36.5 (EU)
- Clothes Size : 4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Keri Russell Dating History
Tony Lucca (1991-1999) – Keri met Tony Lucca on the set of TV series titled Mickey Mouse Club in 1991 and started dating. They dated On and Off for so many years and finally split in 1999.
Joseph Lawrence (1994) – Keri and Joseph Lawrence were then romantically linked for a couple of months in 1994.
Scott Speedman (1999-2001) – She then dated Canadian actor Scott Speedman in 1999. The couple met on the set of Felicity. They were in the relationship for almost two years.
Shane Deary (2005-2013) – Keri Russell and Shane Deary started dating in 2005. They got engaged in 2006 and tied the knot on February 14, 2007, in New York. The couple is blessed with two children named River Russell Deary (Son – b. June 9, 2007) and Willa Lou Deary (daughter – b. December 27, 2011). They separated in early 2013 and divorced in mid-2014.
Matthew Rhys (2014-Present) – She met the Welsh actor Matthew Ryhs in 2014 on the set of The Americans. They have a son together named Sam (b. May 2016).
Keri Russell Distinctive Features
- Curly Locks
- Cheeks Dimples
Keri Russell Facts
- At 15, she started her acting career.
- She was featured in a TV commercial for J.C. Penney in 1994.
- Keri moved to several places due to her father’s job.
- She won Golden Globe Awards for her performance in Felicity.
- Keri was cast as Zhen Lei alongside Tom Cruise in the 2006 American action spy film Mission: Impossible III.
- In 2009, she voiced Diana Prince / Wonder Woman in the American animated superhero film Wonder Woman.
- Her approximate salary was $300,000 per episode for Felicity.
- She appeared in Bon Jovi’s music video titled Always.
- Keri and Michelle Monaghan share the same date of birth.
- Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Keri Russell FAQs
Who Is Keri Russell’s Husband?
Matthew Rhys is her husband. They have been living together since 2014, but when the couple tied the knot has not been revealed yet. They refer to each other as husband and wife revealed in an interview.
How Old Is Keri Russell?
As of 2023, she is 47 years old according to her date of birth March 23, 1976.
Does Keri Russell Have Any Children?
Keri Russell has three children. She has two children named River Russell Deary and Willa Lou Deary from her previous marriage with Shane Deary. Also, Kerri has a son named Sam with Matthew Ryhs.
Is Keri Russell in Star Wars?
Yes, the American beauty has played the role of Zorii Bliss in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Keri Russell’s Net Worth?
Her estimated net worth of $12 Million.
Does Kerri Russell Have Instagram?
She doesn’t have an Instagram account.
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