From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Renee Props (born February 15, 1962) in Cordell, Oklahoma is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Ellie Snyder on the CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns which she played for four years. She is also known to Seinfeld fans as Lois in the episode "The Race" from the 6th season, and for the role of "Nicki" in the film Get Shorty with Danny DeVito and John Travolta. Her early break came with a starring role in the "Maigret en Arizona" e ...