Lyne Renée
Lyne Renée | |
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Born | Line Van Wambeke 17 May 1979 Velzeke, Zottegem, Belgium |
Nationality | Belgian |
Other names | Lyne Renee |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Artist, Model, Singer |
Years active | 2003-current |
Known for | Strike Back, Deep State, Motherland: Fort Salem, Gossip Girl (2021) |
Height | 5’9” (1.75 m) |
Relatives | Ruben Van Wambeke (brother) Camille Van Wambeke (sister) |
Lyne Renée (born Line Van Wambeke; 17 May 1979) is a Belgian actress, artist, model, and singer.
She was born in Velzeke, Zottegem, Belgium, and graduated from the Studio Herman Teirlinck in Antwerp. From 2003 to 2005 she appeared as a stage actress in Belgian theaters.[1] She then starred in the Belgian TV series Kinderen van Dewindt and the Dutch movie Ober by Alex van Warmerdam.
In 2006, she moved to Los Angeles,[2] where she appeared in the movies Love At First Kill (2008) and The Hessen Conspiracy (2009).
In 2011, she moved to London, where she starred in The River Line at the Jermyn Street Theatre. In 2013, she was cast as Moussad agent, Rebecca Levi, in the TV series Strike Back. She also appeared in Parade's End.[2][3]
In 2016, she had a recurring role on the ABC series Of Kings and Prophets as the Witch of Endor, and appeared in the miniseries Madoff as Catherine Hooper, fiancée of Andrew Madoff,[4] and had a role in the thriller Split.
In 2017, she appeared in the second season of the PBS series Mercy Street[5] as well as Stephen Fry’s The Hippopotamus.[6]
In 2020, she was cast in a recurring role as General Sarah Alder in the Freeform series Motherland: Fort Salem. [7] She was upped to a series regular in season two.
In 2021, she appeared as Helena Bergmann, mother to Obie Bergmann, in the Gossip Girl reboot on HBO for two seasons.[8]
Alongside her acting work, Renée is also an accomplished model, having participated in campaigns for Diana Broussard, Diane von Fürstenberg, Alice Temperley, and David Yurman.[9][non-primary source needed]
In her free time, she enjoys singing (of which she is credited in the Motherland: Fort Salem soundtrack), painting, and is a partner in creating home murals for interior design companies out of New York City.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Ober | Stella | |
2008 | Love At First Kill | Marie Dupont | |
2009 | The Hessen Conspiracy | Lt. Kathleen Nash | |
2014 | Here Lies | Petra Kolaski | |
2016 | Split | Academic Moderator | |
2017 | The Hippopotamus | Valerie | |
2017 | The Meyerowitz Stories | European Woman | |
2019 | The Gentlemen | Jackie | |
2021 | Wrath of Man | Kirsty | Credited as Lyne Renee |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Kinderen van Dewindt | Tinne Van Wesemael | 12 episodes |
2012 | Parade's End | Marie-Léonie | 2 episodes |
2012–2013 | Strike Back | Rebecca Levi | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2014 | Banshee | Young Housewife | Episode: "The Truth About Unicorns" |
2016 | Madoff | Catherine Hooper | Television miniseries |
2016 | Of Kings and Prophets | The Witch of Endor | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2016 | Madam Secretary | Cecile Zaman | 2 episodes |
2017 | Mercy Street | Lisette Beaufort | 3 episodes |
2018 | Deep State | Anna Easton | Main role (season 1) |
2020–2022 | Motherland: Fort Salem | General Sarah Alder | Main role |
2021–2023 | Gossip Girl | Helena Bergmann | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
Video games
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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2025 | Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | Julie |
Notes
[edit]- ^ "KSP – Personen – Line Van Wambeke". data.vti.be.
- ^ a b Joeri Vlemings: Vlaamse Lyne Renée kaapt hoofdrol in topreeks weg at hln.be on 2012-3-8
- ^ The River Line Archived 16 December 2011 at the Wayback Machine – review at whatonstage.com on 2011-10-7
- ^ Petski, Denise (8 June 2015). "Blythe Danner & Lyne Renee Join ABC's 'Madoff' Miniseries; Michael Esper In NBC's 'Shades Of Blue'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Season 2 Behind the Scenes: Taking a Behind the Scenes Walk on Set – Mercy Street Revealed". Season 2 Behind the Scenes: Taking a Behind the Scenes Walk on Set – Mercy Street Revealed.
- ^ "British Council Film: The Hippopotamus". film.britishcouncil.org.
- ^ Motherland: Fort Salem (TV Series 2020–2022), IMDb, retrieved 13 May 2023
- ^ Gossip Girl (TV Series 2021–2023), IMDb, retrieved 13 May 2023
- ^ "Lyneartrenee (@lyneartrenee) • Instagram photos and videos". instagram.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.