Lyne Renée facts for kids

Lyne Renée (born Line Van Wambeke on May 17, 1979) is a talented Belgian actress. She is also an artist, a model, and a singer. Lyne is known for her roles in popular TV shows like Strike Back, Motherland: Fort Salem, and the 2021 Gossip Girl series.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Lyne Renée was born in a place called Velzeke, in Zottegem, Belgium. She studied acting at the Studio Herman Teirlinck in Antwerp. After finishing her studies, she started her acting career on stage. From 2003 to 2005, she performed in plays in Belgian theaters.

Her first TV role was in the Belgian series Kinderen van Dewindt. She also appeared in the Dutch movie Ober.

Moving to New Places and New Roles

In 2006, Lyne Renée moved to Los Angeles, USA. There, she acted in movies such as Love At First Kill (2008) and The Hessen Conspiracy (2009).

A few years later, in 2011, she moved to London, England. She continued her stage career there, starring in The River Line at the Jermyn Street Theatre.

Notable TV and Film Roles

Lyne Renée has played many interesting characters in both television and movies.

Becoming a TV Star

In 2013, Lyne got a big role as Rebecca Levi, a Mossad agent, in the TV series Strike Back. She also appeared in Parade's End.

In 2016, she had a recurring role in the ABC series Of Kings and Prophets. She also played Catherine Hooper in the miniseries Madoff. That same year, she was in the thriller movie Split.

In 2017, Lyne appeared in the second season of the PBS series Mercy Street. She also acted in the movie The Hippopotamus, which starred Stephen Fry.

One of her most well-known roles began in 2020. She was cast as General Sarah Alder in the Freeform series Motherland: Fort Salem. Her role became even bigger in the second season.

From 2021 to 2023, Lyne Renée played Helena Bergmann in the Gossip Girl reboot on HBO. She appeared in seven episodes over two seasons.

Movie Appearances

Lyne Renée has also been in several films. Some of her movie roles include:

• Ober (2006) as Stella
• Love At First Kill (2008) as Marie Dupont
• The Hessen Conspiracy (2009) as Lt. Kathleen Nash
• Split (2016) as Academic Moderator
• The Hippopotamus (2017) as Valerie
• The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) as European Woman
• The Gentlemen (2019) as Jackie
• Wrath of Man (2021) as Kirsty

Beyond Acting

Besides her acting, Lyne Renée is also a successful model. She has worked for famous fashion designers like Diane von Fürstenberg and Alice Temperley.

In her free time, Lyne enjoys singing. She even contributed to the Motherland: Fort Salem soundtrack! She also loves painting and helps create beautiful murals for homes in New York City.

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