Keri Russell's recent projects include starring in the Netflix series "The Diplomat", where she plays the role of an American Diplomat in London, and an episode of the limited anthology series "Extrapolations" created by Scott Burns. She has also appeared in the film "Cocaine Bear" for Universal Pictures, directed by Elizabeth Banks, and in the supernatural horror thriller "Antlers" for director Scott Cooper and producer Guillermo del Toro. Additionally, she starred in "Star Wars: Episode IX", reuniting with friend and director J.J. Abrams.
Keri Russell's notable film credits include "We Were Soldiers", "Mad About Mambo", "The Upside of Anger", "Mission Impossible III", "August Rush", "The Girl In The Park", "Bedtime Stories", "Extraordinary Measures", "Goats", "Austenland", "Dark Skies", "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes", and "Free State Of Jones". She received rave reviews for her role in the romantic comedy "Waitress".
Keri Russell first gained recognition for her role as the title character in the hit television series "Felicity", created by J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves. She was honored with a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series just four months after the show's premiere on the WB.
Keri Russell's other television credits include the miniseries "Into the West", executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation "The Magic of Ordinary Days", and "Running Wilde" with Will Arnett.
Keri Russell has also had a successful career in theatre, starring alongside Adam Driver in the Broadway revival of Lanford Wilson's "Burn This". The limited engagement play, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, opened in March 2019 and ran through July 2019.
Keri Russell made her off-Broadway stage debut in the production of Neil LaBute's "Fat Pig" in 2005, and returned to New York theatre after that.
