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Rene Russo

Rene Russo - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 17, 1954
Age72
BirthplaceBurbank, California, United States
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Rene Russo's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForActing in major films such as 'Lethal Weapon' series, 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' 'Nightcrawler,' and 'Thor'.

Intro

Rene Russo is an American actress, producer, and former model, best known for her roles in films such as 'Lethal Weapon 3,' 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' and 'Nightcrawler.' She rose to prominence in Hollywood in the 1990s and has been acclaimed for her versatility and strong presence on screen.

Early Life & Background

Rene Russo grew up in Burbank, California. She attended Burroughs High School, but left in tenth grade to help support her family when her father left, and her mother struggled to make ends meet. She was discovered at a Rolling Stones concert and soon began a modeling career with the Ford Modeling Agency before transitioning to acting.

Career Highlights

  • Successful modeling career with Ford Modeling Agency in the 1970s.
  • Breakthrough film debut in 'Major League' (1989).
  • Starred in 'Lethal Weapon 3' (1992) and 'Lethal Weapon 4' (1998) as Internal Affairs detective Lorna Cole.
  • Lead roles in 'In the Line of Fire' (1993), 'Outbreak' (1995), and 'Get Shorty' (1995).
  • Acclaimed performance in 'The Thomas Crown Affair' (1999).
  • Portrayed Frigga in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films 'Thor' (2011) and 'Thor: The Dark World' (2013).
  • Received widespread praise and awards nominations for her role in 'Nightcrawler' (2014).

Trivia

  • She returned to acting after a six-year hiatus to star in 'Nightcrawler' (2014).
  • Married to screenwriter and director Dan Gilroy since 1992.
  • Rene Russo has publicly discussed her battle with bipolar disorder.

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How old is Rene Russo?

Rene Russo is 72 years old.

When was Rene Russo born?

Rene Russo was born the 17 February 1954.

Where is Rene Russo from?

Burbank, California, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About February 17th, 1954, in brief:

  • Day of the week: February 17th, 1954 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 UK song: Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert
  • Popular movie: Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rene_Russo
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000623/
  3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rene-Russo