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Keri Russell

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Keri Russell
An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converge in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.
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Cocaine Bear (2023)
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Keri Russell was born in Fountain Valley, California, to Stephanie (Stephens) and David Harold Russell, an executive at Nissan Motors. She began her career on the Mickey Mouse Club in 1991. She stayed with the show until 1993. After leaving The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) (where she, along with her castmates recorded an album, MMC), she moved to LA to pursue an acting career. She starred in Aaron Spelling's Malibu Shores (1996) on NBC.

Keri's breakthrough role came in 1998 where she played "Felicity Porter" in the WB's popular series Felicity (1998). In 1999, Keri won her first Golden Globe award for her role in Felicity (1998) in which she continued until the show ended in 2002. Keri pursued a movie career starring alongside Mel Gibson in We Were Soldiers (2002) and Joan Allen in The Upside of Anger (2005). In 2004, Keri made her Broadway debut in "Fat Pig" alongside Andrew McCarthy and Jeremy Piven.
BornMarch 23, 1976
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BornMarch 23, 1976
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  • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys

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Keri Russell in Cocaine Bear (2023)
Keri Russell, Eric Dane, and Andrew Kavovit in Married... with Children (1987)
Keri Russell and Timothy Elwell in Married... with Children (1987)
Keri Russell in Married... with Children (1987)
Amanda Bearse and Keri Russell in Married... with Children (1987)
David Faustino and Keri Russell in Married... with Children (1987)
David Faustino and Keri Russell in Married... with Children (1987)
Keri Russell in Married... with Children (1987)
Keri Russell in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Anthony Daniels, Keri Russell, J.J. Abrams, Lynn Robertson Bruce, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Dave Chapman, John Boyega, Robin Guiver, and Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Keri Russell and Kodi Smit-McPhee in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Adam Sandler and Keri Russell in Bedtime Stories (2008)

Known for

Andy Serkis in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
7.6
  • Ellie
  • 2014
Scott Foley, Keri Russell, and Scott Speedman in Felicity (1998)
Felicity
6.9
TV Series
  • Felicity Porter
Keri Russell in Waitress (2007)
Waitress
7.0
  • Jenna
  • 2007
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Mission: Impossible III
6.9
  • Lindsey Farris
  • 2006

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Actress

  • Cocaine Bear
    • Completed
  • Extrapolations
    • In Production
  • Open Roads
    • (voice)
  • Jeremy T. Thomas in Antlers (2021)
    Antlers
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Keri Russell, J.J. Abrams, Lynn Robertson Bruce, Hassan Taj, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Robin Guiver, Daisy Ridley, Lee Towersey, Joonas Suotamo, and Naomi Ackie in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
    Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
  • Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys in The Americans (2013)
    The Americans
  • Matthew McConaughey in Free State of Jones (2016)
    Free State of Jones
  • Andy Serkis in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
  • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested Development (2003)
    Arrested Development
    • (voice)
  • Kadan Rockett in Dark Skies (2013)
    Dark Skies
  • Keri Russell in Austenland (2013)
    Austenland
  • Goats (2012)
    Goats
  • Will Arnett in Running Wilde (2010)
    Running Wilde
  • Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser in Extraordinary Measures (2010)
    Extraordinary Measures
  • Leaves of Grass (2009)
    Leaves of Grass
  • Wonder Woman (2009)
    Wonder Woman
    • (voice)
  • Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Jonathan Morgan Heit, and Laura Ann Kesling in Bedtime Stories (2008)
    Bedtime Stories

Producer

  • Wyrd
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Daisy Ridley Opens Up About Rey's Journey Through 'Rise of Skywalker'
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Daisy Ridley Opens Up About Rey's Journey Through 'Rise of Skywalker'
'Star Wars' Cast Reveal Their Biggest 'Rise of Skywalker' Challenges
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'Star Wars' Cast Reveal Their Biggest 'Rise of Skywalker' Challenges
What We Know About 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' ... So Far
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What We Know About 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' ... So Far
Keri Russell: Movie & TV Moments
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Keri Russell: Movie & TV Moments
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Clip: You're Smart
"It's a Very Exciting Time" from Extraordinary Measures
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"It's a Very Exciting Time" from Extraordinary Measures
"I Can Save Your Kids" from Extraordinary Measures
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"I Can Save Your Kids" from Extraordinary Measures
Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
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Bedtime Stories

Personal details

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    • March 23, 1976
    • Fountain Valley, California, USA
    • Matthew Rhys2014 - present (1 child)
    • (Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial: J.C. Penney.
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    • 11 Interviews
    • 18 Articles
    • 7 Pictorials
    • 34 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    First met partner, Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, at a kickball party hosted by actress Jennifer Grey in the early 2000s. They have been in a relationship since 2013 and have one child together.
  • Quotes
    People - not just in their teenage years - hold on to this fantasy of love when they're not ready to have a real relationship.
    • The Americans
      (2013)
      $175,000 / episode

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