Lisa Deanna Rinna was born on July 11, 1963, in Newport Beach, California, and later relocated to Medford, Oregon, where she was raised by her parents, Lois Rinna and Frank Rinna. She has an older half-sister named Nancy Rinna.
As a talented actress, Rinna is most recognized for her recurring roles as Billie Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives" and Taylor McBride on the Fox television drama "Melrose Place." Since 2014, she has been a cast member on Bravo's hit reality television series "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
In addition to her acting credits, Rinna has appeared on various television shows, including "The Celebrity Apprentice" on NBC, "Dancing with the Stars" on ABC, "Entourage," "The Middle," "Veronica Mars," "Community," and "8 Simple Rules." She made her Broadway debut in the musical "Chicago" as Roxie Hart in June 2007.
Rinna has also ventured into hosting, serving as the host of Soapnet's talk show "SoapTalk" from 2002 to 2006. During her tenure, she earned four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Furthermore, she has written three books: "Starlit," "The Big, Fun, Sexy Sex Book," and the New York Times best-seller "Rinnavation."
Rinna has also explored the world of fashion, launching her own collection, "The Lisa Rinna Collection," on QVC. Additionally, she has created a cosmetics line, Rinna Beauty, offering a range of products for her fans.
