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Reneé Tenison
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Biography
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Reneé Tenison is an American model and actor who grew up in Idaho. She appeared as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in November 1989 and became its Playmate of the Year in 1990, the first Black woman to receive that title.
Her subsequent screen work included the films Shout, CB4 and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. She also appeared in American television comedies including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Living Single, Family Matters and The Jamie Foxx Show. Her career connects the magazine modelling industry of the late 1980s and 1990s with mainstream film and television entertainment.
Reviewed 2026-09-07Selected sources
- UPI — First Black woman named Playmate of the YearContemporary interview confirming Idaho upbringing and 1990 distinction.
- IMDb — Reneé Tenison biographyMagazine appearance and screen credits.