For years, the puppet creations of Rene have entertained audiences across the country and virtually around the world. He enjoys an unequalled reputation in his field for his complete mastery of the puppet-maker’s craft, as well as his uniquely individual style of showmanship and manipulation. This combination accounts for the truly universal appeal of his productions.

From early in his childhood, Rene has dedicated himself to perfecting the skills of creator and performer. And through the years, his enthusiasm has remained as strong as it was the day he began hand-carving his first marionette from a block of wood, just as the legendary Geppetto created Pinocchio. It is with this zeal that Rene continues to create beautiful puppets, with a true craftsman’s painstaking attention to detail.

But designing and creating puppets of every description is only one facet of Rene’s artistry. His special style of manipulation, which has become a trademark, keeps him constantly in demand, as a performer.

Whether in Las Vegas showrooms, onboard luxury cruise ships, or in many of the most well-known clubs abroad, Rene has been entertaining audiences for years. And his puppet creations have delighted visitors at Southern California’s most famous tourist attractions, Knott’s Berry Farm for eight years, San Diego Zoo two years and Universal Studios.

Rene’s television appearances began on the Dave Garroway, Ed Sullivan, and Hollywood Palace shows. His own educational program for children, “Domingo,” enjoyed a run of three years on ABC-TV in Los Angeles, and won a local Emmy award for excellence in children’s programming.

His creations have been seen on “Fantasy Island,” “Fridays,” “Benson,” “You Bet Your Life,” “Mrs. Columbo,” “Bill Cosby’s Christmas Special,” and many others. His special work in movies and television commercials has found him animating a Model T for Coberly Ford, hamburgers for McDonald’s, the Pillsbury Doughboy used in their television specials, and characters in the Lily Tomlin film, “The Incredible Shrinking Woman.” His puppets have also been seen in commercials for Toyota, Continental Airlines, R. C. Cola, Bill-Mar Farms and the California Dairy Association.

Major corporations have also used Rene’s talents in their sales promotion activities. Among the most notable are Burger King, Honeywell, Sylvania, Ampex, Keebler Cookies, Bell Telephone, and Southern California Edison.

Whether his characters are being used by such major corporations or entertaining for private parties in the homes of Hollywood celebrities; Rene’s skills as craftsman, performer, and producer of puppet entertainment remain unmatched in his field.