Jeremy Renner facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jeremy Renner
Renner at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Jeremy Lee Renner (1971-01-07) January 7, 1971 (age 54) Modesto, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Modesto Junior College
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Sonni Pacheco ​ ​ (m. 2014; div. 2015)​
Children	1
Awards	Full list
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Jeremy Renner, born on January 7, 1971, is a well-known American actor. He started his acting journey in smaller, independent films. Later, he took on supporting roles in bigger movies.

He earned nominations for the Academy Award for his powerful performances. These included his role as a soldier in The Hurt Locker (2009) and as a tough robber in The Town (2010). Many people know Renner for playing Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He appeared in movies like The Avengers (2012) and the Disney+ show Hawkeye (2021). He has also starred in action films like Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) and The Bourne Legacy (2012). Since 2021, he has been the main star in the TV series Mayor of Kingstown.

Early Life and Education

Jeremy Renner was born in Modesto, California. His mother is Valerie Cearley and his father is Lee Renner. His father managed a bowling alley in Modesto.

Jeremy's parents got married when they were teenagers. They divorced when he was ten years old. He is the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. He finished high school at Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto in 1989. He then went to Modesto Junior College. He first studied computer science and criminology. However, he took a drama class and decided to become an actor.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out in Acting (1995–2001)

Renner's first movie role was in the 1995 comedy National Lampoon's Senior Trip. After that, he appeared in TV shows like Deadly Games and Strange Luck. He also had a small part in the TV movie A Friend's Betrayal. For a few years, he had guest roles in several TV series. These included Angel in 2000 and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2001. To earn money during this time, Renner also worked as a makeup artist.

Gaining Recognition (2002–2008)

In 2002, Renner played the main character in Dahmer. This was a challenging role for him. His acting in the film was praised. He was even nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. In 2003, he appeared in the movie S.W.A.T..

In 2005, Renner starred in A Little Trip to Heaven. He also had roles in North Country and 12 and Holding. He then played a character in a psychiatric hospital in Neo Ned. This film won awards at several festivals. In 2007, Renner had supporting roles in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and 28 Weeks Later. He also appeared in an episode of the TV show House.

Breakthrough Success (2009–2013)

In 2009, Renner starred in the war movie The Hurt Locker. He played a U.S. Army bomb expert. This role brought him many awards. He also received his first Academy Award nomination.

Renner at The Bourne Legacy premiere in Sydney, Australia

In 2010, Renner's performance in The Town was highly praised. He earned his second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also received his first Golden Globe nomination.

In 2011, Renner joined the Mission: Impossible series. He played William Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. He also had a small, uncredited role as Hawkeye in Thor. This helped introduce his character for The Avengers, which came out in 2012. In the same year, he starred in The Bourne Legacy. He played a new main character, Aaron Cross.

Renner at the Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters premiere in 2013

Renner starred in the action horror film Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013). He played Hansel in this movie. He was also part of the cast in American Hustle (2013). This film received a lot of praise.

Recent Work (2014–Present)

In 2014, Renner starred as journalist Gary Webb in Kill the Messenger. He also helped produce this film. In 2015, he played Hawkeye again in Avengers: Age of Ultron. He also returned to the Mission: Impossible series in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.

In 2016, Renner played Hawkeye once more in Captain America: Civil War. He also starred in the science fiction film Arrival. In 2017, Renner was working on the film Tag (2018). During filming, he broke his right elbow and left wrist. He also appeared in the film Wind River.

Renner filmed scenes as Hawkeye for Avengers: Infinity War (2018). However, his scenes were moved to Avengers: Endgame (2019), where he had a major role. He could not be in Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) due to his schedule. In 2021, he played Hawkeye again in the Disney+ series Hawkeye. In the same year, Renner began starring in the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown. This show was renewed for a second season, which started in 2023. A fourth season is set to air in October 2025.

In 2024, Renner appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for the brand Silk with his daughter.

Music Career

Renner is also a talented musician. He can sing, write songs, play guitar, keyboard, and drums. He has performed songs for several movie soundtracks. He also appeared in music videos for artists like P!nk. In 2018, he was featured on Sam Feldt's song "Heaven (Don't Have a Name)".

He released his first music collection, called an extended play, The Medicine, on March 27, 2020. He released another EP, Live For Now, on September 25, 2020. His album, Love and Titanium, was released on January 19, 2024.

Mobile App and Book

In March 2017, Renner launched a mobile app called Jeremy Renner Official. The app allowed fans to connect with him. However, it was shut down in September 2019 after some users misused its features.

Renner has written a memoir, or a book about his life. It is called My Next Breath. The book was published on April 29, 2025. It talks about his snowplow accident and other experiences.

Personal Life

Jeremy Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco on January 13, 2014. They have one daughter together. On December 30, 2014, Pacheco filed for divorce. They now share custody of their daughter.

Since 2014, Renner has lived in Washoe County, Nevada. He also has a business that renovates houses. He runs this business with his friend, Kristoffer Winters. Renner has studied martial arts like Arnis and Muay Thai. This helped him prepare for his roles in the Mission: Impossible and Avengers movies.

Renner is a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers football team. He has narrated documentaries about the team.

2023 Snowplow Accident

On January 1, 2023, Jeremy Renner was seriously injured in a snowplow accident. He was trying to save his nephew from being hit by his snowcat. The snowcat weighed over 14,000 pounds. Renner was hit by the machine himself. He suffered blunt chest trauma and broke 38 bones.

He was taken by helicopter to the hospital. He had surgery and stayed in the intensive care unit. By January 17, Renner was able to go home to continue recovering. About three months after the accident, he started walking with a cane. Doctors said his good health before the accident likely helped him survive. By June 2024, Renner had recovered enough to be featured in Men's Health magazine. He shared his story of the accident and his recovery. Renner has said that the accident helped him connect more with his fans.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Discography

Extended Plays (EPs)

• The Medicine (2020)
• Live For Now (2020)

Album

• Love and Titanium (2024)

Singles

• "Heaven (Don’t Have A Name)" (With Sam Feldt) (2018)
• "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" (2018)
• "Heaven Don't Have a Name" (2019)
• "House of the Rising Sun" (2019)
• "Main Attraction" (2019)

Awards and Nominations

See also

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