Keri Lynn Russell (born March 23, 1976) is an American actress and dancer. After appearing in a number of made-for-television films and series during the mid-1990s, she came to fame for portraying the title role of Felicity Porter on the series Felicity, which ran from 1998 to 2002, and for which she won a Golden Globe Award. Russell has since appeared in several films, including We Were Soldiers, The Upside of Anger, Mad About Mambo, Wonder Woman, Mission: Impossible III, Waitress, August Rush,
Did you know that Keri Russell's infamous haircut in "Felicity" caused a significant dip in the show's ratings, leading to fan uproar?
Keri Russell's defining career moment was her portrayal of Felicity Porter on the eponymous series, which ran from 1998 to 2002. Her nuanced performance as a college student navigating life and love earned her a Golden Globe Award, catapulting her to widespread fame.
Russell's work on 'Felicity' remains a touchstone for coming-of-age television, and her later role in 'The Americans' solidified her legacy as a versatile and compelling dramatic actress.
Also known as: K. Russell