Renee O'Connor Movies
A former Mickey Mouse Club starlet who has since gone on to craft an impressive career in film and television, Renee O'Connor gained widespread exposure thanks to her small-screen role as Xena's (Lucy Lawless) trusty sidekick, Gabrielle, in the hit television adventure series Xena: Warrior Princess. A Texas native who discovered her love of acting while performing at Houston's Alley Theater at age 12, the aspiring actress attended Taylor High School before refining her skills at the Huston High School of Visual and Performing Arts. After donning various cartoon costumes at Six Flags amusement park, O'Connor made the move to Los Angeles and soon landed a role in the Mickey Mouse Club serial drama Teen Angel (a revival of the original series Spin and Marty). Though a subsequent appearance in an Arnold Schwarzenegger-helmed episode of HBO's Tales From the Crypt ultimately ended up on the cutting room floor, early exposure came soon thereafter with a role in the 1991 television miniseries Changes. Following appearances in a pair of features and made-for-television films, O'Connor caught the eye of producer Rob Tapert during an audition for a role in the 1994 made-for-television adventure Hercules and the Lost Kingdom, and in addition to also casting her in the direct-to-video sequel to partner Sam Raimi's Darkman, the duo agreed that she would make a great addition to a new show they were producing. Her participation in the hit series Xena: Warrior Princess proved invaluable, and O'Connnor and Lawless' chemistry gelled right from the start. Following the cancellation of Xena: Warrior Princess, O'Connor would continue her feature career with the 2000 comedy drama Rubbernecking. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
A young woman attempts to cure her phobia of the boogeyman by checking herself into a mental health facility, only to realize too little too late that she is now helplessly trapped with her own greatest fear. Editor-turned-director Jeff Betancourt takes the helm for this Ghost House Pictures shocker scripted by Brian Sieve and starring Tobin Bell, Danielle Savre, David Gallagher, Michael Graziadei, and Mae Whitman. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Danielle Savre, David Gallagher, (more)
An astronaut doctor and his fellow space traveler return to planet Earth after an extended mission only to find that the human population has been enslaved by a race of evil aliens in director Josh Becker's kitchy tale of terror from the skies. Ivan Hood (Bruce Campbell) and his partner, Kelly (Renee O' Connor), have been away on a mission in deep space for 40 years. Of course, quite a lot can change over the course of four decades, and when Ivan and Kelly discover that the Earth has been overrun by finger-eating bugs from outer space, they set out to start a revolution designed to take back the planet. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Campbell, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
In the Present, a scuba diver recovers an ancient scroll and presents it to the Center for the Historical Accuracy of Key Research in Ancient Mythology (or CHAKRAM for short). Much to the shock and awe of two fervent Xena: Warrior Princess fans, the scroll proves beyond a doubt that Xena (Lucy Lawless) was once married to war god Ares (Kevin Smith). In a dizzying succession of flashbacks and flashforwards featuring a number of familiar Xena castmembers (some of them in dual roles), the truth about Xena and Ares' matrimonial bonds is revealed -- and somebody isn't going to be very happy about it. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
While returning the Helmet of Hermes to the King of Thebes, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) pause long enough to prevent a human sacrifice. The rescued victim is Genia (Katie Stuart), a virgin who was to have given up her life to protect her people from the wrath of a warlord. Determined to be sacrificed for the "greater good," Genia refuses to listen to the life-affirming words of Xena and Gabrielle -- and disaster ensues. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
Escaping from Hades, Julius Caesar (Karl Urban) waylays the Three Fates so that he may alter the Threads of Destiny. As a result, the events leading up to Caesar's death are radically altered, and apparently for the good. Xena (Lucy Lawless) is now Caesar's empress, and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) has become Rome's most successful playwright. Alas, the evil shamaness Alti (Claire Stansfield), now the high priestess of Rome, fouls things up with her usual lust for power and wealth. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
Lord Belach (Marton Csokas), the son of warlord Borias (with whom Xena [Lucy Lawless] had far too many close encounters during her warrior-princess days) sets out to kill the Centaur Xenan (Hamish Hector-Taylor), himself the son of Amazon princess Ephiny (Danielle Cormack). Belach believes that his daughter, Nicha (Katrina Devine), has been kidnapped by Xenan, when in fact she has eloped with the boy of her own free will. When Xenan and the pregnant Nicha seek out help from Xena and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), they set off a chain reaction of reciprocal adductions and wholesale slaughter -- but the episode ends on a hopeful note all the same. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
In the Present, three fans of Xena: Warrior Princess are approached at an airport by an attractive but slightly sinister woman named Alexis Los Alamos (Claire Stansfield). She suggests that the trio attempt to clone Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) by using hair samples from both ladies. To do this, the fans begin downloading their favorite Xena episodes, thereby permitting the use of choice clips from the series' first five seasons. Alas, in their zeal to recreate their favorite heroines, the fans have become unwilling dupes for Xena's longtime nemesis Alti (also played by Claire Stansfield). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
Determined to avenge his murdered father, Artemis, by destroying all Amazons, the half-god Bellerophon has captured Amazon queen Varia (Tsiana Joelson). Rushing to Varia's rescue, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) venture into Bellerophon's stronghold, Helicon. With Xena in a weakened state, it is up to Gabrielle, an Amazon herself, to complete the mission and save the Queen. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
Still trying to make up for past misdeeds, Xena's daughter, Eve (Adrienne Wilkinson), has become a disciple of the messianic, peace-loving shaman Eli. For her troubles, Eve is captured and condemned to death by Amazon ruler Varia (Tsianina Joelson), whose judgment has been clouded by her lust for power. Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) must find a way to save Eve before it is too late. This episode closes with a traditional humorous disclaimer -- about the traditional humorous disclaimer! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
In this freewheeling spoof of the old radio and television series You Are There, modern-day tabloid reporter Nevil (Michael Hurst) literally goes to Hell and back to get the lowdown on Xena's (Lucy Lawless) latest mission. The muckraking Nevil is somehow convinced that Xena's efforts to get the golden apples of Valhalla, which when eaten bestow instant immortality, is merely a ploy to increase her own powers. In the course of his investigation, Nevil and his camera crew interview such Xena intimates as Ares (Kevin Smith) and Aphrodite (Alexandra Tydings), both of whom are more than willing to dish up the dirt in exchange for air time. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Hurst, Lucy Lawless, (more)
- 2001
Having stolen the "god-hood" of Aphrodite (Alexandra Tydings), the mad Roman emperor Caligula (Alexis Arquette) is now immortal. Under orders from the Archangel Michael (Charles Mesure), Xena (Lucy Lawless) attempts to end Caligula's rampage of terror, and to find some way of revoking his immortality. Such an undertaking requires a disguise -- which is why Xena ends up posing as famed female gladiator Mosca, with Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) as Mosca's advance person, Cynda of Thrace. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
In this Xena-fied version of Richard Connell's suspense classic The Most Dangerous Game, Xena (Lucy Lawless) responds to a message from the dying Amazon Queen Marga (Sela Apera). It doesn't take long before Xena finds herself the prey of crazed hunter Prince Morloch (Sandy Winton), who wants to add the Warrior Princess' head to his already overstocked trophy room. Meanwhile, Marga's death ushers in the honor of a lifetime for Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) -- provided she lives long enough to enjoy it. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
The now-mortal Ares (Kevin Smith) has managed to incur the wrath of several powerful warlords. Xena (Lucy Lawless) takes Ares to the farm where she was raised, disguising him as a farmer and putting him to work on the daily chores. While being back on the farm triggers happy memories for Xena, Ares is not so thrilled by his new, back-breaking responsibilities. On the other hand, he is quite smitten by that attractive, widowed neighbor-lady Greba (Charmaine Guest).... ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
In the first episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' two-part finale, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) are summoned to Japan, there to save the city of Higushi. Upon arrival, the ladies find the city in the clutches of a group of savage samurai, headed by evil samurai ghost Yodoshi (Adrian Brown). In order to rescue the villagers and free some 40,000 enslaved dead souls, Xena must do battle against Yodoshi -- but she herself must be dead to do it. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2001
In the concluding episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, Xena (Lucy Lawless) has agreed to the terms of battle set down by evil samurai ghost Yodoshi. In other words, she allows herself to be killed so that she can fight Yodoshi over the souls of some 40,000 murdered Japanese. The grieving Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) races against time to revive Xena by putting her ashes in a magic spring before the next sunset. Only one problem: Even if she manages to defeat Yodoshi, Xena must remain dead in order to undo the samurai's past evil. This episode's climactic disclaimer advises the viewer to hold out hope for a happier ending in the future. We're still waiting. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
In the concluding episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' own "Ring Trilogy," the battle pitting Xena (Lucy Lawless) against Norse god Odin and the Valkyries is over -- at least for the moment. Having lost her memory, Xena believes that she is Wealthea, bride of Norseman Hrothgar (John Leigh). Alas, if Xena doesn't recover soon, Gabrielle will remain in eternal sleep, surrounded by an impenetrable circle of fire with the sacred Rheingold ring by her side. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
In the second episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' own "Ring Trilogy," Xena (Lucy Lawless) recalls the creation of the powerful Rheingold ring and the "birth" of the Norse monster Grinhilda. Upon finally killing the monster, Xena discovers that she has actually destroyed Grinhilda's son, Grindl, and that her old nemesis is just as dangerously alive as ever. Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) grows closer to the enigmatic Brunnhilda (Brittney Powell), who holds a secret that will determine the outcome of this adventure. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
In the first episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' own "Ring Trilogy," Xena (Lucy Lawless) heads to the land of Norse, there to destroy the beast Grinhilda, whom she inadvertently created during her warrior-princess days. The lovely, enigmatic Brunnhilda (Brittney Powell) explains to Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) how Xena's past misdeeds -- including a torrid affair with Norse God Odin (Alexander Petersons) -- has wrought terror upon the land. Gabrielle also learns of Xena's role in forging the all-powerful Rheingold ring. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
Still traveling through Africa, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) set upon the task of rescuing Joxer's son, Virgil (William Gregory Lee). It seems that the poor boy has fallen into the clutches of the Djindar tribe, who have a nasty habit of feasting upon their captives. All the while, Gabrielle continues to grieve over the accidental killing she committed in the previous episode "Legacy." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
After barely surviving a sandstorm, Xena (Lucy Lawless) tries to end a war between two hostile African tribes. It is her argument that unless the tribes bury the hatchet and work together, they will both be overwhelmed by the invading Romans. Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) agonizes over accidentally killing an unarmed man, her grief-stricken musings consisting mainly of flashbacks from previous Xena: Warrior Princess episodes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
In the second of the series' musical episodes, Xena (Lucy Lawless) tries to negotiate a truce between the Amazons and the warlord Draco (Jay Lagai'aia). To that end, she proposes a Battle of the Bands, with songs rather than swords used to determine the outcome. Meanwhile, Xena's mom, Cyrene (Darien Takle), gets the matchmaking urge, and Joxer (Ted Raimi) again crosses paths with his disreputable brother, Jace. Highlights include a group of archaic villagers singing "The Telephone Hour" from Bye Bye Birdie and Xena's down-and-dirty lyre rendition of her TV series' theme song. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
Messianic shaman Eli (Tim Omundson, making his final series appearance) incurs the wrath of Ares (Kevin Smith) when he preaches against the warlike ways of the Olympian Gods. Though they do their best to protect Eli, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) fail in their mission. But can it be that Eli's demise was all part of a divine master plan -- one which also involves Xena's unborn child? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
The sixth season of Xena: Warrior Princess opens with Xena (Lucy Lawless) emerging triumphant from her battle against the Olympian Gods. One of the few deities who managed to escape Xena's wrath is former God of War Ares (Kevin Smith), now a mere mortal at the mercy of the relentless Furies, who hope to drive both Ares and Xena crazy as compensation for the destruction of the Olympians. Meanwhile, former warrior Eve (Adrienne Wilkinson) follows the path previous trod by her mother, Xena, setting out to atone for the sins of her past. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
En route to her home town of Amphipolis in the company of her daughter, Eve (Adrienne Wilkinson), and her friend Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), Xena finds that it has become literally a ghost town, populated by corpses, wraiths, and ghouls. In trying to find out what had happened, Xena and her friends are besieged by all manner of horrors, not the least of which is a swarm of flesh-eating maggots. Meanwhile, watching from their heavenly perch, two archangels observe Xena dispassionately and discuss what may become her ultimate destiny -- ascending to the hellish throne of Mephistopheles. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
Upon learning that she may inherit the throne of Hell from Mephistopheles, Xena (Lucy Lawless) vows to do everything she can to avoid this "honor." Alas, she is already taking on demonic characteristics, and her heart is growing harder with each passing day. Will the devilishly handsome angel who calls himself Lucifer (Alex Mendoza) be able to talk Xena into fulfilling her destiny? And why has Virgil (William Gregory Lee), sweet-tempered son of Joxer, suddenly turned so sour? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
