Maggie Renzi

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Maggie Renzi
Born
Margaret Rose Renzi

November 30, 1951
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Occupation(s) Film producer, actress
Years active1979–present
PartnerJohn Sayles
Parent
  • Ralph Renzi (father)

Maggie Renzi (born November 30, 1951) is an American film producer and actress. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Personal life

Renzi attended Williams College, where she met her life partner John Sayles. [5] [4] She graduated from Williams College in 1973. [4]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleActorProducerRole
1979 Return of the Secaucus 7 YesKatie
1983 Lianna YesYesSheila
1984 Swing Shift YesFirst Interviewer
The Brother from Another Planet YesYesNoreen
1985 Key Exchange YesCosmo Woman #2
1987 Matewan YesYesRosaria
1988 Eight Men Out YesRose Cicotte
1991 City of Hope YesYesConnie
1992 Passion Fish YesYesLouise
1994 The Secret of Roan Inish Yes
1996 Lone Star Yes
1997 Men with Guns YesYesTourist by Pool
1999SantitosYes
Limbo Yes
2000 Girlfight Yes
2002 Sunshine State Yes
2004 Silver City Yes
2007 Honeydripper Yes
My Mexican ShivahExecutive
2010 Amigo Yes

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References

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