Janet Reno

Known for Acting

Born

July 21, 1938

Died

November 7, 2016 (78 years old)

Place of Birth

Miami, Florida, USA

Also Known As

Janet Wood Reno

Biography

Janet Wood Reno was an American lawyer and public official who served as the first female and 78th United States attorney general. Reno, a member of the Democratic Party, held the position from 1993 to 2001, making her the second-longest serving attorney general, behind only William Wirt.