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Renie Isabel Riano (August 7, 1899 – July 3, 1971) [citation needed] was an English-born American actress who, with the exception of the Jiggs and Maggie comedies, had minor roles in 1940s and 1950s films. She was sometimes credited as Reine Riano, Renee Riano, or Rene Riano.
She played the featured role of the cynical maid, Effie Schneider, in four entries of "Nancy Drew" mystery series starring young Bonita Granville beginning with Nancy Drew: Detective (1938) and ending with Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939).
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- London, England, UK
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- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
She played the featured role of the cynical maid, Effie Schneider, in four entries of "Nancy Drew" mystery series starring young Bonita Granville beginning with Nancy Drew: Detective (1938) and ending with Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939).
- August 7, 1899
- July 3, 1971
Irene Riano was a stage actress, the sole female member of vaudeville's popular Four Rianos acrobatic act, eccentric acrobat act which toured the world in vaudeville, variety and music halls, and the mother of actress Renie Riano. Irene was the daughter of Joseph Rice, a Philadelphia theatre owner.
Riano, Renie (1899–1971) English-born stage, tv, and screen actress. Born Aug 7, 1899, in London, England; died July 3, 1971, in Woodland Hills, CA; dau. of Irene Riano (stage actress).
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She also appeared in "As Young As You Feel" (1951) and the Tommy Kirk comedy "Pajama Party" (1964). Riano last worked on "Anderson and Company" (NBC, 1968-69). Riano passed away in July 1971 at the age of 72. SEE ALL OFFERS. Renie Riano was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career.
The daughter of British actress Irene Riano, young Renie Riano headlined in music halls and vaudeville as "Baby Irene." As an adult, Riano's unusual appearance assured her steady work as a character comedienne.
