Line van Wambeke, professionally known as Lyne Renée, is a Belgian actress born on May 17, 1979. She graduated from the prestigious Studio Herman Teirlick in Antwerp, Belgium, and began her career as a stage actress in Belgian theaters from 2003 to 2005.
Following her stint in theater, Renée transitioned to television and film, starring in the Belgian TV series Kinderen van Dewindt and the Dutch film Ober, directed by Alex van Warmerdam. In 2006, she made the bold move to Los Angeles, where she appeared in the films The Box Collector (2008) and The Hessen Affair (2009).
The latter, a film noir, takes place in post-World War II US-occupied Germany and features Renée as a femme fatale, driving force behind a jewelry heist. Her captivating performance earned her recognition in the industry.
In 2011, Renée relocated to London, where she took on the role of The River Line at the Jermyn Street Theatre. She also appeared in the TV series Strike Back and Parade's End, solidifying her presence in the British entertainment scene.
In 2016, Renée landed a recurring role on the ABC series Of Kings and Prophets as the enigmatic Witch of Endor, as well as appearing in the miniseries Madoff as Catherine Hooper, the fiancée of Andrew Madoff. She also had a significant role in the thriller Split.
The following year, 2017, saw Renée appear in the second season of the PBS series Mercy Street and the film The Hippopotamus. In 2019, she took on another major film role in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, further establishing herself as a talented and versatile actress in the industry.
