Renee
Zellweger
Renee Zellweger
was born on April 25,1969 (Swiss father, Norwegian mother). Attending
Katy High School Renee Zellweger was member of
the Thespian Society, the Drama Club and she acted in several school
productions. After graduating from high school in 1987, Renee moved
from her hometown of Katy to Austin, Texas.
After graduating
from college Renee Zellweger worked on a few movies
with tiny bit parts in My Boyfriend's Back, Dazed and Confused,
8 Seconds and a few TV movies. Dazed and Confused starred many of
the Gen-X we see in the movies now, but because of the budget Renee
Zellweger could only work as a background person.
Renee Zellweger
first lead starring role was in The Return of the Texas Chainsaw
Massacre working along with her co - Dazed and Confused pal Matthew
McConaughey.
Zellweger did more
commercials until she decided to move to California in 1993. When
she'd arrived in L.A. the phone was ringing off the hook for Renee
Zellweger to 'do lunch'. She signed up with the management
company of Gallin-Morey & Associates having John Carrabino as
her manager. She also signed up with United Talent Agency, having
Nick Stevens as her agent.