Rena Sofer

Date of Birth: December 2, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Rena Sofer is an American actress known for her work in daytime television, as well as for her roles in prime-time television and film. Born in Arcadia, California, Sofer was raised in a Conservative Jewish household. Her father, Martin Sofer, was a Conservative Jewish rabbi, and her mother, Susan Franzblau, was a psychology professor. The family moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Rena spent much of her childhood. Sofer first came to prominence with her role as Lois Cerullo on the soap opera “General Hospital,” which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1995. Her career expanded to prime-time television with roles in “Melrose Place,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” and “24.” She also starred as Quinn Fuller in the long-running soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful.” In addition to her television work, Sofer has appeared in several films, including “Keeping the Faith” and “Traffic.” Over the years, she has garnered a reputation for her versatility and ability to seamlessly transition between different genres and types of roles.

5 Interesting Facts about Rena Sofer

1. Rena Sofer won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 1995 for her role as Lois Cerullo on “General Hospital.”

2. She started her acting career after being discovered at age 15 by a talent scout while shopping in Greenwich Village, New York City.

3. Sofer guest-starred in popular TV series such as “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” and “Two and a Half Men.”

4. She has appeared in music videos, including “The One You Love” by Glenn Frey.

5. Rena Sofer has a keen interest in pottery and often shares her creations on social media.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rena Sofer

1. “I think it’s hard to write a good romantic comedy, and I think it’s really hard to act in one too.”

2. “Soap operas are such a great way to break into the industry because they really teach you discipline and how to handle a demanding schedule.”

3. “I love being a part of a show that has been on for so long and has such a loyal fan base.”

4. “What I love about acting is that you can become someone else for a little while and tell a story that might touch someone’s life.”

5. “Pottery has become a passion of mine; it’s my therapy and my creative outlet.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Rena Sofer’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.

Children

Rena Sofer has two daughters. Her first daughter, Rosabel Rosalind Kurth, was born in 1996 from her marriage to actor Wally Kurth. Her second daughter, Avalon Leone Bookstaver, was born in 2005 from her marriage to director and producer Sanford Bookstaver.