Liz Renay

About

Known both for starring in John Waters' cult classic film Desperate Living and for dating famed mobster Mickey Cohen.

Before Fame

After being convicted for perjury that stemmed from her relationship with mobster Mickey Cohen, she served 27 months in prison.

Trivia

After her release from prison, she became the first exotic dancer to perform alongside her daughter.

Family Life

She was born in Chandler, Arizona, and grew up in a strict Evangelical Christian family.

Associated With

She was on an episode of Groucho Marx's game show You Bet Your Life, though the episode never aired due to her ties with the mob.