Rene Russo: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 22
- on screen
- 1990–2019
- box office
- $1.85B
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 44
- Born
- February 17, 1954 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Burbank, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Rene Marie Russo
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress, Model
- Years active
- 1987-2004, 2010-present
- Spouses
- Dan Gilroy
- Children
- 1
The Best Rene Russo Movies
The films of Rene Russo that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) leads with $322M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $322M Lethal Weapon 3 1992 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $309M Ransom 1996 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $285M Lethal Weapon 4 1998 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $190M Outbreak 1995 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $177M In the Line of Fire 1993 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $124M The Thomas Crown Affair 1999 · Thriller
Rene Russo's Career in Numbers
Rene Russo's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rene Russo works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mr. Destiny (1990) to Velvet Buzzsaw (2019), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Rene Russo Movies by Decade
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 4
The 1990s were Rene Russo's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Rene Russo Movies by Genre
- Action 6
- Drama 6
- Comedy 2
- Thriller 2
- Mystery 1
- Adventure 1
- Documentary 1
- Crime 1
- Fantasy 1
Action is the genre Rene Russo has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of drama (6).
Rene Russo Career Milestones
- First film
- Mr. Destiny 1990
- Biggest box office hit
- Lethal Weapon 3 $322M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Velvet Buzzsaw Movie Echo Score 60
- Newest film
- Velvet Buzzsaw 2019
Rene Russo Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Rene Russo is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 44. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Rene Russo Movies as an Actor
21- 2019
Velvet Buzzsaw as Rhodora Haze · Mystery Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2017
Just Getting Started as Suzie · Action Worldwide box office: $7.63M Movie Echo Score: 28 - 2015
Frank and Cindy as Cindy Brown · Drama - 2014
Nightcrawler Drama Worldwide box office: $47.4M - 2005
Yours, Mine and Ours Comedy Worldwide box office: $72.7M - 2005
Two for the Money Drama Worldwide box office: $30.5M - 2000
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle Adventure Worldwide box office: $35.1M - 1999 The Thomas Crown Affair Thriller Worldwide box office: $124M
- 1999
The Free Willy Story - Keiko’s Journey Home as Narrator · Documentary - 1998 Lethal Weapon 4 Action Worldwide box office: $285M
- 1997
Buddy as Trudy Lintz · Drama Worldwide box office: $10.1M - 1996 Ransom Action Worldwide box office: $309M
- 1996
Tin Cup Drama Worldwide box office: $53.9M - 1995
Get Shorty Thriller Worldwide box office: $115M - 1995 Outbreak Action Worldwide box office: $190M
- 1994
Major League II as Lynn Wells (ucredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $30.6M - 1993 In the Line of Fire Drama Worldwide box office: $177M
- 1992 Lethal Weapon 3 Action Worldwide box office: $322M
- 1992
Freejack Action Worldwide box office: $17.1M - 1991
One Good Cop as Rita Lewis · Crime Worldwide box office: $11.3M - 1990
Mr. Destiny Fantasy Worldwide box office: $15.4M
Rene Russo in Documentaries & Specials
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Rene Russo: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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68th British Academy Film Awards- Rene Russo: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Nightcrawler
Who Is Rene Russo?
Rene Russo was born in Burbank, California, U.S. in 1954 and is 72 years old. Credited on films since 1990, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Rene Marie Russo, born on February 17, 1954, is an acclaimed American actress and model. She started her career as a fashion model in the 1970s, gracing the covers of top-tier magazines like Vogue and Cosmopolitan. Russo made her film debut in the 1989 comedy Major League and quickly gained international acclaim through her roles in numerous thrillers and action films throughout the 1990s, such as Lethal Weapon 3, In the Line of Fire, and The Thomas Crown Affair.
After a brief hiatus post-2005, Russo returned to the screen in the superhero film Thor in 2011, portraying Frigga, the mother of the titular hero. She reprised this role in Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Russo's portrayal in the 2014 crime thriller Nightcrawler earned her a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress and a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Russo had a difficult upbringing, involving a family break-up and financial struggles. Yet, she persevered, taking up a variety of part-time jobs before being scouted for modelling. Russo remains active in Hollywood, with recent appearances in The Intern, Just Getting Started, and Velvet Buzzsaw.
Who Rene Russo Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Rene Russo shares the most films with. Mel Gibson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Joe Pesci (2).
Rene Russo: Questions & Answers
How many movies Rene Russo has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Rene Russo been in?
Rene Russo is credited on 22 films, from 1990 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Rene Russo's highest-grossing movie?
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) is Rene Russo's biggest box office hit, with $322M worldwide, ahead of Ransom (1996) ($309M). Across every film with box office figures, Rene Russo's movies have made $1.85B.
Rene Russo's biggest hits What is the best Rene Russo movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rene Russo's best-rated film is Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) with a score of 60, followed by Just Getting Started (2017) (28).
Best Rene Russo movies, ranked Has Rene Russo won an Oscar?
Rene Russo has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Rene Russo has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Rene Russo?
Rene Russo is 72 years old, born on February 17, 1954 in Burbank, California, U.S..
What is Rene Russo's newest movie?
The most recent film on Rene Russo's filmography is Velvet Buzzsaw (2019), in the role of Rhodora Haze.
Who does Rene Russo work with most often?
Rene Russo shares the most films with Mel Gibson (3 films), Joe Pesci (2 films) and Richard Donner (2 films).
The Best Rene Russo Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.
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