Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1954-02-17
- Born Place: Burbank, California, USA
Also Known As:
蕾妮·羅素, رنه روسو
Rene Russo
Rene Marie Russo (born February 17, 1954) is an American actress and former model, whose career trajectory saw her transition from a highly successful run in fashion to a prominent presence in Hollywood blockbusters.Born in Burbank, California, Russo's early life was marked by challenges, including her father leaving the family when she was young and a diagnosis of scoliosis, requiring her to wear a brace. She dropped out of high school to help support her family, taking various part-time jobs.Her path to the spotlight began at a Rolling Stones concert in 1972, where she was reportedly discovered by a talent scout. This led to her signing with the prestigious Ford Modeling Agency, and she quickly rose to become one of the top fashion models of the 1970s and early 1980s, gracing the covers of major magazines like Vogue, Mademoiselle, and Cosmopolitan.As her modeling career began to wane in her early thirties, Russo turned her attention to acting. She studied theater and made her television debut in the short-lived series "Sable" in 1987. Her feature film debut came in the 1989 comedy "Major League."The 1990s proved to be her breakout decade in film. She gained international prominence in a string of successful action films and thrillers, often playing strong, capable female characters. Her notable roles from this period include Detective Lorna Cole in "Lethal Weapon 3" (1992) and "Lethal Weapon 4" (1998), a Secret Service agent opposite Clint Eastwood in "In the Line of Fire" (1993), a scientist in "Outbreak" (1995), and an insurance investigator in the critically acclaimed remake of "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1999) alongside Pierce Brosnan. She also showcased her comedic talents in films like "Get Shorty" (1995) and "Tin Cup" (1996).After a hiatus from acting following "Yours, Mine & Ours" (2005), Russo returned to the screen in the 2010s. She joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Frigga, the mother of Thor, appearing in "Thor" (2011), "Thor: The Dark World" (2013), and making a poignant return in "Avengers: Endgame" (2019). She also earned significant critical acclaim for her powerful supporting role as a news director in the neo-noir thriller "Nightcrawler" (2014), directed by her husband, Dan Gilroy. Her more recent work includes "The Intern" (2015) and "Velvet Buzzsaw" (2019).In her personal life, Rene Russo has been married to screenwriter and director Dan Gilroy since 1992, and they have one daughter, Rose.
