Renauld White
American actor and model (1944–2024)
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Renauld White (February 1, 1944 – June 26, 2024), also known as Renny,[2] was an American actor and model. He was known for playing the role of William Reynolds in the soap opera television series Guiding Light.
Renauld White | |
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White in 1976 | |
| Born | February 1, 1944 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 2024 (aged 80) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, model |
| Height | 6 ft 1[1][a] in (185 cm) |
Life and career
White was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey.[3] He attended West Side High School,[4] where he participated in school performances and played on the football team.[3] He attended Rutgers University.[5]
White worked as a model for designers including Bill Blass, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, and Calvin Klein.[6][7] His appearance on the cover of GQ made him the first Black American model to do so.[3][7]
From 1986 to 1987, White played the role of William Reynolds in the soap opera television series Guiding Light.[8]
In 2017, White played the role of Christian Lincoln Smith Jr. in the film Central Park.[9]
White died in Manhattan on June 26, 2024, at the age of 80.[10][3]
Notes
- White was 6 feet 1 in 1982
