Renée Victor
- May 30, 2025
- 86 years
About Renée Victor
Renée Victor, 86, American actress (Weeds, Coco, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim), lymphoma.
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|Renée Victor (July 25, 1938 – May 30, 2025) was an American actress, dance instructor and singer. She was best known for her role as Lupita on Weeds and providing the voice of female Argonians in Bethesda Softworks' 2011 video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Life and career
Victor was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 25, 1938. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s, where she sang for prominent bandleaders who spearheaded the popularity of Latin music in the U.S., including Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado. She was also a dance instructor, teaching salsa and tango. She met her husband through dance classes. She and her husband traveled globally to perform together under the banner "Ray & Renée" — nicknamed the Latin Sonny & Cher — from 1963 to 1973.
She appeared in the 2014 film, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. Her previous work includes a recurring role in 2004 on ER, and a guest role on a 2010 episode of Childrens Hospital. In 2020 and 2021, she appeared in the TNT show Snowpiercer while working with actors such as Daveed Diggs.
In 2017, Victor voiced Miguel's stern Abuelita Elena in the Disney–Pixar animated film Coco.
Victor died of lymphoma at her home in Sherman Oaks, on May 30, 2025, at the age of 86.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which 2014 film did Renée Victor appear?
- A.The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- B.Coco
- C.Paranormal Activity: The Marked Onescorrect
- D.Snowpiercer
Renée Victor appeared in the 2014 film Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones.
Source: Life and career section
2.Which television show featured Renée Victor in 2020 and 2021?
- A.Weeds
- B.ER
- C.Snowpiercercorrect
- D.Childrens Hospital
In 2020 and 2021, Renée Victor appeared in the TNT show Snowpiercer.
Source: Life and career section
3.Which character did Renée Victor voice in the 2017 Disney-Pixar film Coco?
- A.Mama Coco
- B.Pepita
- C.Mama Imelda
- D.Abuelita Elenacorrect
In 2017, Renée Victor voiced Miguel's stern Abuelita Elena in the Disney-Pixar film Coco.
Source: Life and career section
4.Renée Victor provided the voice for which characters in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
- A.Male Nords
- B.Female Argonianscorrect
- C.Male Orcs
- D.Female Khajiit
Renée Victor provided the voice of female Argonians in the 2011 video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Source: Introduction
5.What was the cause of Renée Victor's death?
- A.Stroke
- B.Lymphomacorrect
- C.Pneumonia
- D.Heart failure
Renée Victor died of lymphoma on May 30, 2025.
Source: Introduction
6.At what age did Renée Victor die?
- A.86correct
- B.82
- C.89
- D.92
Renée Victor died at her home in Sherman Oaks at the age of 86.
Source: Life and career section
7.Where did Renée Victor pass away?
- A.Sherman Oakscorrect
- B.Hollywood
- C.Los Angeles
- D.San Antonio
Renée Victor died at her home in Sherman Oaks on May 30, 2025.
Source: Life and career section
8.In which city was Renée Victor born?
- A.Los Angeles
- B.San Antoniocorrect
- C.New York City
- D.Sherman Oaks
Renée Victor was born in San Antonio, Texas, on July 25, 1938.
Source: Life and career section
9.What profession, besides acting and singing, did Renée Victor hold?
- A.Screenwriter
- B.Film director
- C.Dance instructorcorrect
- D.Stunt performer
Renée Victor was an American actress, dance instructor, and singer.
Source: Introduction
10.What specific character did Renée Victor play on the television show Weeds?
- A.Maria
- B.Abuelita Elena
- C.Sofia
- D.Lupitacorrect
Renée Victor was best known for her role as Lupita on Weeds.
Source: Introduction
11.Renée Victor moved to which city in the 1960s to pursue her career?
- A.Chicago
- B.Miami
- C.Austin
- D.Los Angelescorrect
Renée Victor moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s to sing for prominent bandleaders.
Source: Life and career section
12.With which bandleader did Renée Victor sing during her time in Los Angeles?
- A.Count Basie
- B.Xavier Cugatcorrect
- C.Duke Ellington
- D.Benny Goodman
Renée Victor sang for prominent bandleaders including Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado.
Source: Life and career section
13.Which specific dance styles did Renée Victor teach?
- A.Waltz and foxtrot
- B.Salsa and tangocorrect
- C.Ballet and jazz
- D.Hip-hop and breakdance
Renée Victor worked as a dance instructor, teaching salsa and tango.
Source: Life and career section
14.What was the name of the performing act Renée Victor formed with her husband?
- A.The Latin Duo
- B.Renée & Carlos
- C.Sonny & Cher
- D.Ray & Renéecorrect
Renée Victor and her husband performed together under the banner Ray & Renée.
Source: Life and career section
15.During which years did Renée Victor and her husband perform together globally?
- A.1963 to 1973correct
- B.1975 to 1985
- C.1950 to 1960
- D.1990 to 2000
Renée Victor and her husband performed together from 1963 to 1973.
Source: Life and career section
16.What was the nickname given to the act formed by Renée Victor and her husband?
- A.The Latin Sonny & Chercorrect
- B.The Salsa Kings
- C.The Hollywood Duo
- D.The Texas Stars
Renée Victor and her husband were nicknamed the Latin Sonny & Cher during their time performing together.
Source: Life and career section
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