00:00Rene Bond was born Rene Ruth Bond on October 11, 1950 in San Diego, California.
00:06She was the daughter of Peter Bond and his wife.
00:09From a young age, Bond showed an interest in the performing arts,
00:13participating in school plays and community theater production.
00:16After graduating high school, Bond moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
00:22In the late 1960s, she began appearing in low-budget softcore exploitation films
00:27produced by Harry H., Novak.
00:30These early films, often featuring nudity and erotic content,
00:34helped establish Bond's reputation as a rising star in the burgeoning adult film industry.
00:40In the early 1970s, Bond's career took off as she transitioned into hardcore erotic films.
00:46She quickly became one of the most prolific and recognizable actresses in the Los Angeles
00:51erotic scene, appearing in over 300 films and loops during the decade.
00:56Bond was known for her petite, youthful appearance and sinfully sexy screen presence.
01:02An industry observer described her as a youthful-looking little strumpet
01:06whose well-rounded acting skills and vivacious approach to on-screen sexing
01:11made her an instant favorite.
01:12Her ability to convey innocence and naivete,
01:16even in the raunchiest of material, was a key part of her appeal.
01:20One of Bond's most notable roles was in the 1972 film Teenage Fantasies,
01:25an adult documentary, where her comedic talents shone through in the film's linking segments.
01:31She was also praised for her deft touch with comedy throughout her career.
01:35In the mid-1970s, Bond made the decision to have breast implants,
01:40which she claimed helped her secure more acting roles
01:43by catering to the North American breast fetish.
01:46This move further cemented her status as a leading adult film star of the era.
01:52Throughout the 1970s, Bond had a long-term romantic
01:56and professional relationship with fellow adult film actor Rick Lutz.
02:01The two appeared together in numerous softcore and hardcore films.
02:05Becoming a regular on-screen duo, Bond was married three times during her life.
02:10Her first marriage was to Rick Lutz in 1970,
02:13but they divorced in 1972.
02:16She then married Tony Mazziotti in 1973, but that union also ended in divorce in 1976.
02:24In 1985, Bond married her third and final husband, Bonnie Levine.
02:29Despite her work in the adult industry, Bond maintained close relationships with her family.
02:34Her parents were aware of her career and often accompanied her to burlesque and striptease shows,
02:40where she would sometimes bring her father on stage to sing
02:43My Heart Belongs to Daddy together.
02:46Bond's mother also frequently traveled with her.
02:49In the mid-1970s, Bond incorporated herself and started her own mail-order company,
02:54selling still photos and slides of herself to fans.
02:58This entrepreneurial move allowed her to capitalize on her growing fame and popularity.
03:03In addition to her film work, Bond also performed live at the Ivar Burlesque Theater in Hollywood,
03:09singing, dancing, and stripping for audiences.
03:12She would often invite her father to join her on stage during these shows.
03:17After 1978, Bond and Rick Lutz largely disappeared from the adult film scene.
03:23Bond stayed out of the public eye until the mid-1980s,
03:27when she briefly resurfaced as a contestant on the TV game show Break the Bank in 1985.
03:33She was introduced as a bankruptcy specialist and had a new husband in tow,
03:38winning over $9,000 in cash and prizes.
03:42Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Bond was occasionally spotted around Las Vegas,
03:48but largely maintained a low profile.
03:51Tragically, she passed away on June 2, 1996,
03:54the age of 45 due to complications from liver cirrhosis.
03:59Despite her relatively short-lived mainstream fame,
04:01Renee Bond left a lasting impact on the adult film industry.
04:05She was inducted into both the AVN Hall of Fame and the X-Rated Critics Organization Hall of Fame,
04:11recognizing her significant contributions to the field.
04:14Bond's unique screen presence, comedic talents,
04:18and pioneering spirit as one of the first erotic stars to undergo breast augmentation surgery
04:24have cemented her status as an iconic figure in the history of adult entertainment.
04:29Her influence can still be felt today in the work of contemporary adult film actresses.
04:35While her personal life was marked by some instability,
04:38Bond's professional accomplishments and enduring popularity among fans
04:43have ensured that her legacy will continue to be celebrated
04:46by those interested in the evolution of the adult film industry.
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