Renee Blaine is a model and actress from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is well known for her appearance on The Shawshank Redemption. her appearance on The Shawshank Redemption. She began her career as a fashion model in the mid-1980s, appearing in Self, Ski, and Mademoiselle Magazines in ads for Rayban, Obermeyer, and Justin Boots. She also appeared in weekly ads for the local high-end department store, May D&F.
Her local success brought national attention, allowing her to spend some time in New York at the Ford Agency. She then went international, modeling in Japan and Italy, appearing in several magazines and newspapers as well as many cover photos.