Rene Bond, a renowned porn starlet, dominated the early 1970s Los Angeles adult film industry, appearing in approximately 300 films and loops. Initially entering the industry in the late 1960s for financial reasons, she was introduced to the business by friends who worked in the field.
Rene began her career in low-budget softcore films produced by Harry H. Novak, often co-starring with her long-term boyfriend, Ric Lutze. This cinematic duo became a staple in both softcore and hardcore films throughout the 1970s. Industry observers described Rene as "a sinfully sexy and youthful-looking little strumpet whose well-rounded acting skills and vivacious approach to on-screen sexing made her an instant favorite."
Rene's petite, trim physique made her a popular choice to play teenagers or farmers' daughters. She also showcased her comedic talents, particularly in her landmark linking segments in Teen-age Fantasies: An Adult Documentary (1972),which demonstrated her ability to come across as sweet and winsome, even in the raunchiest of materials.
Rene was one of the first porn stars to undergo breast augmentation surgery, citing the "North American Breast Fetish" as the reason. Following her surgery, she experienced an increase in work opportunities. In the mid-1970s, she incorporated her own company, selling photos and slides of herself through a mail-order business. Additionally, she performed as a singer, dancer, and stripper at the Ivar Burlesque Theater in Hollywood.
Rene often brought her father onstage, and the two would perform a duet of "My Heart Belongs to Daddy." After her shows, she would happily sign autographs for fans in the lobby for a dollar each. Rene and Ric vanished from the film scene in 1978, and Rene remained out of the public eye until the mid-1980s when she appeared as a contestant on the TV quiz show Break the Bank (1986).
Rene was introduced as a bankruptcy specialist, and she won over $9,000 in cash and prizes. She was spotted around Las Vegas throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Rene Bond passed away due to liver problems in the late 1990s.
