Rene Descartes or Rene Russo is a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his philosophical works, such as 'Discourse on the Method' and 'Meditations on First Philosophy, ' which laid the foundation for modern Western philosophy. He is also credited with developing the Cartesian coordinate system, which is still used today in mathematics and science. Russo is an American actress, producer, and director who has appeared in films such as Get Shorty, In the Line of Fire, and Thor.