Renate Elisabeth Harmon, later known as Renee Harmon, was born on May 18, 1927, showcasing her unique blend of beauty and talent from an early age. With a background in ballet, Renee's career took an unexpected turn when she married an American G.I. in Germany, moving with him to West Texas and establishing a theatrical group among the officers' wives.
As her husband's career flourished as a colonel in a surface-to-air missile program, Renee discovered her own passion for writing, acting, and producing, eventually becoming involved in a handful of offbeat low-budget independent exploitation features. Her memorable performances include the role of a wicked stepmother in the futuristic sci-fi musical abomination "Cinderella 2000," an evil scientist in the fright flick "Frozen Scream," a deadly yet alluring martial artist in "Lady Streetfighter," and a pesky journalist in the urban vigilante film "The Executioner, Part II."
Beyond her acting career, Renee was a dedicated acting teacher, operating her own workshop in California and teaching screenwriting at the College of Sequoias community college in Visalia, California. She was a prolific writer, authoring several books on filmmaking, including "Film Producing: Low Budget Films That Sell," "Teaching a Young Actor: How to Train Children of All Ages for Success in Movies, TV, and Commercials," "Film Directing: Killer Style and Cutting Edge Technique," "How to Audition for Movies & TV," and "The Beginning Filmmaker's Guide to a Successful First Film."
Renee Harmon passed away on November 26, 2006, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of her remarkable accomplishments in the entertainment industry.
