History of Keri Russell in Timeline
Keri Russell is an accomplished American actress recognized for her leading roles in television dramas. She gained prominence as Felicity Porter in 'Felicity,' winning a Golden Globe. Russell further cemented her reputation playing Elizabeth Jennings in 'The Americans,' earning multiple Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. More recently, she's received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her role in 'The Diplomat'. She also holds a record seven Critics' Choice Television Award nominations for Best Actress in a Drama Series, highlighting her consistent critical acclaim.
March 23, 1976: Keri Russell Born
On March 23, 1976, Keri Lynn Russell was born. She is an American actress.
1991: Joined The All New Mickey Mouse Club
In 1991, Keri Russell joined The All New Mickey Mouse Club on the Disney Channel.
1992: Appeared in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
In 1992, Keri Russell appeared in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.
1992: First film appearance in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid
In 1992, Keri Russell made her first film appearance in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid.
1993: Minor role in Boy Meets World
In 1993, Keri Russell had a minor role on the sitcom Boy Meets World as Mr. Feeny's niece.
1994: Appeared in Bon Jovi's Always music video
In 1994, Keri Russell appeared as the "other woman" in Bon Jovi's music video "Always".
1994: Left The All New Mickey Mouse Club
In 1994, Keri Russell left The All New Mickey Mouse Club.
1995: Appeared on Married... with Children
In 1995, Keri Russell appeared on Married... with Children in the episode "Radio Free Trumaine".
1996: Starred in The Babysitter's Seduction
In 1996, Keri Russell starred in the made-for-television film The Babysitter's Seduction and had a role on Malibu Shores.
1997: Appeared in Roar
In 1997, Keri Russell appeared in two episodes of Roar.
1998: Starred in Felicity
From 1998, Keri Russell starred as the title character on the successful WB Network series Felicity.
1999: Won Golden Globe for Felicity
In 1999, Keri Russell won a Golden Globe for her role in Felicity.
2002: Acted in We Were Soldiers
In 2002, Keri Russell appeared in the film We Were Soldiers.
2002: Felicity Ended
In 2002, Keri Russell concluded her role in the drama series Felicity.
2002: Starred in Felicity
To 2002, Keri Russell starred as the title character on the successful WB Network series Felicity.
2004: Acted in Fat Pig
In 2004, Keri Russell acted in Neil LaBute's off-Broadway play Fat Pig.
2004: Off-Broadway debut in Fat Pig
In 2004, Keri Russell made her off-Broadway stage debut in Neil LaBute's Fat Pig.
2005: Returned to television and film
In 2005, Keri Russell returned to television and film with an appearance in The Magic of Ordinary Days, The Upside of Anger, and Into the West. Also in 2005, J. J. Abrams asked Keri Russell to join the cast of Mission: Impossible III, and she accepted.
2006: Engaged to Shane Deary
In 2006, Keri Russell became engaged to Shane Deary.
2006: Became CoverGirl spokeswoman
In mid-2006, Keri Russell was chosen to be a celebrity spokeswoman for CoverGirl cosmetics.
February 14, 2007: Married Shane Deary
On February 14, 2007, Keri Russell married Shane Deary in New York.
November 2007: Appeared in August Rush
In November 2007, Keri Russell appeared in August Rush.
2007: Appeared in The Keri Kronicles and Scrubs
In 2007, Keri Russell appeared in The Keri Kronicles, a reality show sitcom sponsored by CoverGirl and aired on MySpace, and she played Melody on the NBC show Scrubs.
2007: Acted in Waitress
In 2007, Keri Russell appeared in the film Waitress.
2007: Starred in Waitress, Grimm Love and The Girl in the Park
In 2007, Keri Russell starred in the film Waitress, which marked the fourth time she played a pregnant woman. She also completed roles in Grimm Love and The Girl in the Park.
December 15, 2008: Appeared on The View
On December 15, 2008, Keri Russell appeared on The View, where she shared that she got the part in Bedtime Stories because Adam Sandler's wife Jackie had seen her in Waitress and suggested her for the movie.
March 3, 2009: Voiced Wonder Woman
On March 3, 2009, Keri Russell voiced Wonder Woman in a direct-to-video animated feature.
April 6, 2009: Started filming Extraordinary Measures
On April 6, 2009, Keri Russell began filming Extraordinary Measures for CBS Films.
January 22, 2010: Extraordinary Measures released
On January 22, 2010, Extraordinary Measures was released. In the film, Keri Russell played Aileen Crowley.
2011: Starred in Running Wilde
From 2010 to 2011, Keri Russell starred in the Fox series Running Wilde.
2011: Had daughter with Shane Deary
In 2011, Keri Russell and Shane Deary had a daughter.
2013: Starred in The Americans
From 2013, Keri Russell starred in the FX drama series The Americans, playing Elizabeth Jennings.
2013: Starred in Dark Skies and Austenland
In 2013, Keri Russell starred in the science-fiction horror film Dark Skies and the romantic comedy film Austenland.
2013: Separated from Shane Deary
In early 2013, Keri Russell and Shane Deary separated.
2014: Acted in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
In 2014, Keri Russell appeared in the film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
2014: Divorced Shane Deary
In mid-2014, Keri Russell and Shane Deary divorced. Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with Matthew Rhys.
2016: Had son with Matthew Rhys
In 2016, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys had a son.
2016: Starred in Free State of Jones
In 2016, Keri Russell starred as Serena Knight in the historical war film Free State of Jones.
2017: Received star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2017, Keri Russell received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
July 2018: Joined cast of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
In July 2018, Keri Russell was announced to have joined the cast of the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
2018: The Americans Ended
In 2018, Keri Russell concluded her role in the spy thriller series The Americans.
2018: Starred in The Americans
To 2018, Keri Russell starred in the FX drama series The Americans, playing Elizabeth Jennings.
March 2019: Starred in Burn This on Broadway
In March 2019, Keri Russell starred in the first Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson's play Burn This at the Hudson Theatre.
December 20, 2019: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker released
On December 20, 2019, the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, in which Keri Russell appeared, was released.
2019: Broadway debut in Burn This
In 2019, Keri Russell made her Broadway debut in the Lanford Wilson revival Burn This.
2021: Russell and Rhys referred to each other as husband and wife
In interviews conducted in 2021, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys referred to each other as husband and wife, though they are not officially married.
2023: Starred in The Diplomat
In 2023, Keri Russell began playing the title role in the political drama series The Diplomat.
2025: Rhys said they haven't got round to marriage yet
In an interview in 2025, Rhys said "we literally haven’t got round to marriage yet".
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