Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Renie Riano (August 7, 1899 – July 3, 1971) was an English-born American actress who, with the exception of the Jiggs and Maggie comedies, had minor roles in 1940s-1950s films. She was the daughter of Irene Riano (1871–1940), the daughter of Joseph Rice, a Philadelphia theatre owner, who, in the early 1890s, married vaudeville acrobat Robert Riano (b. 1867, Yonkers, New York – 1909, New York City). Irene Riano was a stage actress, the sole female member of vaudeville's popular Four Rianos acrobatic act, eccentric acrobat act which toured the world in vaudeville, variety and music halls, and the mother of actress Renie Riano. Irene was the daughter of Joseph Rice, a Philadelphia theatre owner. In the early 1890s, she married vaudeville acrobat Robert Riano (b. 1867, Yonkers, New York – 1909, New York City) who organised the famous "Four Rianos" eccentric acrobat act which toured the world in vaudeville, variety and music halls.
Acted in 71
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
Fireball 500
Marthy
- 1965
The Family Jewels
Airline Passenger
- 1964
- 1962
1950s
- 1953
Clipped Wings
WAF Sgt. Anderson
- 1952
- 1950
Jiggs and Maggie Out West
Maggie Jiggs
1940s
- 1949
Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters
Maggie Jiggs
- 1948
Jiggs and Maggie in Court
Maggie
- 1947
Jiggs and Maggie in Society
Maggie Jiggs
- 1946
Bringing Up Father
Maggie
Winter Wonderland
Mrs. Schuyler-Riggs
So Goes My Love
Emily
- 1945
Club Havana
Mrs. Cavendish
River Gang
Mrs. Hawkins
A Song for Miss Julie
Eurydice Lanning
- 1944
3 Is a Family
Genevieve
Take It or Leave It
Mrs. Nellie Bramble
Jam Session
Ms. Tobin
- 1943
- 1942
Blondie for Victory
Miss Clabber, Cookie's Babysitter (uncredited)
There's One Born Every Minute
Miss Aphrodite Phipps
Whispering Ghosts
Stella (aka Meg)
- 1941
Ice-Capades
Karen Vadja
Affectionately Yours
Mrs. Snell
Adam Had Four Sons
Miss Bunson, the Photographer
You're the One
Aunt Emma, aka Faro Fanny
- 1940
Remedy for Riches
Mrs. Gattles
Li'l Abner
Sarah Jones
A Little Bit of Heaven
Mrs. Dixon
The Doctor Takes a Wife
Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
The Ghost Comes Home
Sarah Osborn
High School
Miss Grace
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Lilly Wigham
1930s
- 1939
The Honeymoon's Over
Annie
Day-time Wife
Miss Briggs
Disputed Passage
Mrs. Riley
Honeymoon in Bali
Head Saleswoman (uncredited)
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Effie Schneider
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
Effie Schneider
Tell No Tales
Olga - Maid (uncredited)
Bridal Suite
Mrs. Pujol
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Librarian
Wife, Husband and Friend
Mrs. Craig
Tail Spin
Chick's Pilot Girlfriend (Uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Reporter
Effie Schneider (uncredited)
Wings of the Navy
Train Passenger
- 1938
Nancy Drew… Detective
Effie Schneider
Strange Faces
Mrs. Keller, Landlady
Spring Madness
Mildred
Four's a Crowd
Mrs. Jenkins
The Road to Reno
Woman Bailiff
Men Are Such Fools
Mrs. Pinkel
Outside of Paradise
Ellen
- 1937
You're a Sweetheart
Mrs. Hepplethwaite
Tovarich
Madame Courtois
My Dear Miss Aldrich
Maid (uncredited)
