From The Americans To Waitress, Here Are The 5 Best Roles An Actress Has Played

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Keri Russell’s charming and honest portrayal of a starry-eyed college girl in New York City earned her accolades as the titular heroine on The WB’s Felicity. Russell has since proven himself to be a master of character shifts in his career-defining role; The innocent Felicity Porter is a long cry from Elizabeth Jennings, the Soviet spy Russell portrayed on The Americans for six seasons. However, Russell has worn many hats on his successful career, including that of detective, waitress, poet, and superhero. On his 46th birthday today, let’s take a look at some of his best roles.

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