Rene Russo

Rene Russo is an American actress and former model known for her roles in action, thriller, and comedy films.

Rene Russo is an American actress and former model known for her roles in action, thriller, and comedy films. She made her feature-film debut in *Major League* (1989) and became widely known in the 1990s for films including *Lethal Weapon 3*, *In the Line of Fire*, *Outbreak*, and *The Thomas Crown Affair*. Born in Burbank, California, Russo began her career as a fashion model before transitioning to acting.

Early life and modelling

Rene Marie Russo was born on February 17, 1954, in Burbank, California, United States. She began her career as a fashion model before moving into acting. Sources describe her as a former fashion model who transitioned into film and television work.

Acting career

Russo’s screen work began with the television series *Sable* in 1987–1988. Her first feature film was the sports comedy *Major League* (1989). She became a major film star in the 1990s through roles in commercially successful action and thriller films such as *Lethal Weapon 3*, *In the Line of Fire*, *Outbreak*, *Ransom*, and *The Thomas Crown Affair*.

Later work

Russo returned to mainstream visibility with roles in Marvel's *Thor* films and later appeared in *Nightcrawler* (2014). Her filmography also includes comedies and ensemble films such as *The Intern* and *Just Getting Started*.

Personal life

Russo married screenwriter and director Dan Gilroy in 1992. Public biographies also note that they have a daughter named Rose.