Renee Olstead, a talented actress and singer, was born in Houston, Texas. She has accumulated an impressive nine seasons of television appearances as a regular on the popular CBS sitcom "Still Standing" and ABC Family's "The Secret Life of the American Teenager". Her most recent starring role in the 2015 Universal Pictures/Blumhouse feature film "Unfriended" sent shockwaves through the box office, garnering her widespread recognition domestically and internationally.
In addition to her acting abilities, Renee is a skilled vocalist who, at the tender age of twelve, signed with Warner Brothers Records and released two albums produced by the renowned 16-time Grammy-winning producer David Foster. She has had the privilege of performing on esteemed programs such as "The Today Show", "The Late Show with David Letterman", and "The Oprah Winfrey Show". Renee has also shared the stage with other renowned artists at the "Live 8" concert in Berlin, alongside the likes of Paul McCartney, Madonna, and Sting, and has completed extensive international touring.
Renee's debut album earned a Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement for "Summertime" and a Golden Globe nod for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for "Christmas in Love". She has also received numerous accolades for her philanthropic efforts, including the Big Brothers Big Sisters "Rising Star Award", PETA2's "Sexiest Celeb Vegetarian", and PETA's Libby Award.
Renee actively supports various charities, focusing on ending animal cruelty, mentoring at-risk youth, and raising awareness about eating disorders. Her feature film credits include "13 Going on 30", opposite Jennifer Garner, as well as "The Insider" and "End of Days". Furthermore, Renee has recently completed filming a lead role in the upcoming feature film "Tell Tale Lies" and a starring role in the pilot for ABC Family's "Work Mom".
