Renn Woods (born Ren Woods; January 1, 1958) is an American film, television and stage actress, vocalist and songwriter. She is best known for her role as Fanta in
Roots, for her performance of "Aquarius" in the film version of
Hair (1979) and as Edie in the TV series
Beauty and the Beast (1987–1989). Woods was born in Chicago and raised in Portland, Oregon, where she attracted attention as part of Three Little Souls, a local musical trio she formed at age ten. The group subsequently became known as Sunday's Child, and toured internationally through Wood's adolescent years, appearing on television with such acts as Bob Hope. In adulthood, Woods transitioned into acting, starring as Fanta in
Roots (1977), and the "Aquarius" soloist in
Hair (1979). She also had a supporting role in the comedy
The Jerk (1979). She also appeared onstage as Do...
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