Russell

 Russ ell “Russ” Landers ,  22,   is   a native of Lebanon, MO. Russ has spent the last four years of his life at a community college, working a minimum wage 9 to 5 '''. ''' After suffering from a panic attack, he decides to make a change in his life by enrolling in Missouri State University and moving out of his parents' house to Springfield.

Before Season 1
Russ was born in Springfield but raised in Lebanon. He attended high school with Sid; the two also worked together at the Star Theatre. Raised in a conservative Baptist home, Russ was extremely close to his family for the first part of his life, going as far as attending a community college in town and living in their home for the first four years following high school. Conflict arose when he met Mira and lost his virginity to her. His parents kicked him out, and he temporaraly moved in with Sid and Nancy. While applying for a job, he overheard Shane discussing his need to find a subletter; Russ moved in that weekend. At the beginning of Season 1, Russ has been living in his apartment for just over a year.