Renée O'Connor was born on February 15, 1971, in Houston, Texas, to parents Walter and Sandra O’Connor. She has an older brother named Chris. Following her parents’ divorce, Renée was raised in Katy, a suburb of Houston. For her education, she attended Taylor High School and later the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston. While still in high school, one of her teachers, impressed by her talent, asked for her autograph—long before she became widely recognized.
Renée O'Connor began her career by appearing in television commercials, including one for the fast-food chain McDonald's. Her first screen appearances in 1989 included the feature film Night Game and an episode of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. During the early 1990s, she made guest appearances on various television series, including NYPD Blue.
In 1994, she played the role of Deianeira in the television movie Hercules and the Lost Kingdom, part of the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys franchise. Her other early roles included appearances in The Adventures of Huck Finn alongside Elijah Wood, Follow the River, and an episode of The Rockford Files revival series.
Renée's breakout role came in 1995 when producer Sam Raimi and executive producer Rob Tapert cast her in Darkman II: The Return of Durant. That same year, she was cast in the television series Xena: Warrior Princess as Gabrielle, Xena’s loyal companion and partner. The show became a cult classic, and her portrayal of Gabrielle earned her international acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
As of recent estimates, Renée O'Connor has a net worth of approximately $5 million, accumulated through her work in television, film, and her own business ventures.
| Birth Date: | 15 Feb, 1971 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Katy |
| Education: | High School for the Performing and Visual Arts |
| Gender: | Female |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
