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Rene Russo Biography (Actress and Model)

Birthday: February 17, 1954 (Aquarius)

Born In: Burbank, California, United States

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Rene Marie Russo is an American actress, filmmaker, and former supermodel. Known for her elegant beauty, her longevity in the highly competitive film industry reflects her talent and skills as a performer. She started her career as a model in the 1970s and soon became one of the most prominent figures in modeling. At the beginning of the next decade, she studied theatre and acting before making appearances on stage in Los Angeles and elsewhere in California. Russo made her screen debut in ABC’s drama series ‘Sable’ in 1987, portraying the character of ‘Eden Kendell.’ Two years later, she played Tom Berenger’s love interest in her first movie ‘Major League.’ Initially skeptical about her capability as an actress, the critics were won over by her consistency. They especially loved her in Wolfgang Petersen’s ‘Outbreak,’ in which she held her own against the likes of Dustin Hoffman and Morgan Freeman. However, by her own admission, she has never been passionate about acting. In 2005, she took a long, self-imposed break. She then made a comeback with a role in the superhero flick ‘Thor.’ She also starred in her husband’s ‘Oscar’ award-winning film ‘Nightcrawler.’ She then went on to star in light-hearted comedies, such as ‘The Intern’ and ‘Just Getting Started.’

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Birthday: February 17, 1954 (Aquarius)

Born In: Burbank, California, United States

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Also Known As: Rene Marie Russo

Age: 71 Years, 71 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Dan Gilroy (m. 1992)

father: Nino Russo

mother: Shirley Balocca Russo

siblings: Anthony John Russo, David Russo, January Debra Russo, Jim Russo, Toni Russo

children: Rose Gilroy

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Females

Ancestry: Italian American, British American, German American

U.S. State: California

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  Where was Rene Russo born?

  Rene Russo was born in Burbank, California, United States.
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  What was Rene Russo's first major film role?

  Rene Russo's first major film role was in the movie "Major League" (1989), where she played the character Lynn Wells.
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  Has Rene Russo ever won an Academy Award?

  No, Rene Russo has not won an Academy Award.
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  What inspired Rene Russo to pursue a career in acting?

  Rene Russo was inspired to pursue a career in acting after being encouraged by her husband, screenwriter Dan Gilroy.
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  What are some of the popular movies starring Rene Russo?

  Some popular movies starring Rene Russo include "Lethal Weapon 3," "Outbreak," "The Thomas Crown Affair," and "Nightcrawler."

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Rene Russo was born on February 17, 1954, in Burbank, California, USA, to Shirley (née Balocca) and Nino Russo. Shirley, who was of English, German, and Italian ancestry, worked in a factory and as a barmaid. Nino, who was of Italian descent, was a sculptor and car mechanic. Her mother raised her and her sister Toni after their father left them when Rene was two years old. From her father’s side, she has three half-brothers—Jim, Anthony, and David—and one half-sister January Debra.

When she was in middle school, Russo was diagnosed with scoliosis, a medical condition where a person’s spine has a sideways curve. Fortunately, an early detection helped her in treating the condition by wearing back braces and she did not have to undergo invasive and painful surgeries.

She studied at ‘Burroughs High School’ in Ridgecrest, California till tenth grade, after which she dropped out of school. Aware of her mother’s struggles to keep the family afloat, she took up several off-the-wall jobs. She worked as a movie theatre cashier for a while and also worked at an eyeglass factory.

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