All about Keri Russell Trivia Quiz

Answer: March 23

Keri Lynn Russell was born March 23, 1976 in Fountain Valley, California. Her parent's are Stephanie Stephens and David Russell. Russell has an older brother, Todd and a younger sister, Julie. Russell moved frequently throughout her youth due to her father's job as a Nissan Motors executive.

Answer: Jessica Simpson

Russell was on the variety show from 1991-1993. The variety had themes including Music Day, Guest Day, Anything Can Happen Day, Party Day and Hall of Fame Day. Russell was cast for her acting and dancing abilities she was not known for her singing and rarely sang solo. Future pop stars Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears were also part of the cast.

Answer: Felicity

Russell played the title character, "Felicity" (1998). The series was about Felicity's college experiences at the "University of New York". Felicity goes to school to become a doctor, but soon realizes that is her dad's dream is not her own, and later in the series she changes her major from pre-med to art.

The series follows her relationships with family, friends and relationships. It ran for four seasons, Felicity's freshman through senior year at college. She won a Golden Globe in 1998 for her role as Felicity.

Answer: Fat Pig

"Fat Pig" (2004) is about a slender man, Tom, who falls for an obese woman and his co-worker antics to try to break them up. Russell plays Tom's thin ex-lover who is upset that Tom never officially ended things with her. She simply cannot understand his motive for wanting to date someone heavier than her. The play was written by Neil Labute.

Answer: Dance and Drill Team

Russell was a member of the Mesa Stars Dance and Drill team. During her time with the team she caught the eye of a fashion photographer who convinced her start modeling. From there, she appeared on "Star Search" where Disney talent scouts noticed her and she was cast on "The New Mickey Mouse Club".

Answer: Mission: Impossible III

In "Mission: Impossible III" (2006) Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) comes face to face with a dangerous arms dealer, Davian, while trying to keep his identity secret. Russell plays Lindsey Ferris, a super-spy trainee, who is abducted by Davian. Hunt is called to help with Ferris's search and rescue mission in Berlin.

Answer: Scrubs

"Scrubs" (2001) is a half-hour comedy that focuses on the chaotic lives of medical interns. Russell guest starred on "Scrubs" as Melody, a wild sorority sister of intern, Elliot (Sarah Chalke). She appeared in two episodes in 2007.

Answer: Highlands Ranch High School

Highlands Ranch High School is just outside of Denver, Colorado. In junior high and high school Russell studied ballet and jazz dance.

Answer: Waitress

"Waitress" (2007) revolves around Russell's character, Jenna. Jenna works in a diner making pies and the pies often reflect her daily life. She is in an abusive marriage and is pregnant. Unfortunately, she doesn't have the means to leave the marriage and her only two friends work at the diner with her. The movie follows Jenna's fight to leave her husband while making new friends and having an affair.

Answer: River

On June 9, 2007 Russell gave birth to River Russell Deary. Russell and River's father, Shane Deary, were married February 14, 2007.