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

Jeremy Lee Renner (born January 7, 1971) is an American actor. He is famous for playing Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You might have seen him in movies like The Avengers and the Disney+ show Hawkeye.

Before becoming a superhero, Jeremy Renner acted in smaller, independent films. He also had important roles in action movies like Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and The Bourne Legacy. He has been nominated for an Academy Award twice for his acting.

Early life and education

Jeremy Renner was born in Modesto, California. His mom is Valerie Cearley and his dad is Lee Renner. His parents got divorced when he was ten years old. Jeremy is the oldest of seven children, which means he has many younger brothers and sisters!

He went to Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto. After high school, he studied computer science and criminology at Modesto Junior College. But then he took a drama class and decided he wanted to be an actor instead!

Acting career

Starting out (1995–2008)

Jeremy Renner's first movie was a comedy called National Lampoon's Senior Trip in 1995. After that, he appeared in TV shows like Deadly Games and Strange Luck. He also had small parts in other TV shows like Angel and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. To earn money during this time, he sometimes worked as a makeup artist.

In 2002, Jeremy Renner played a challenging role in the movie Dahmer. His acting in this film was praised, and he was nominated for an award. He also appeared in Pink's music video for her song "Trouble" in 2003.

He then acted in bigger movies like S.W.A.T. (2003) and 28 Weeks Later (2007). In 2005, he starred in Neo Ned, playing a neo-Nazi. This movie won awards at film festivals. He also had a small role in Lords of Dogtown.

Becoming a star (2009–2013)

Jeremy Renner became widely known for his role in the 2009 war movie The Hurt Locker. He played a brave soldier who disarms bombs. His performance earned him many awards and his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Renner at The Bourne Legacy premiere in Sydney, Australia

In 2010, he starred in The Town with Ben Affleck. Jeremy played a tough bank robber, and his acting earned him another Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Supporting Actor. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

In 2011, Jeremy joined the Mission: Impossible series in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. He also made a quick appearance as Hawkeye in the movie Thor. This helped people get ready for his bigger role as Hawkeye in The Avengers in 2012.

The same year, he took on the main role in The Bourne Legacy. He played a new character named Aaron Cross in this action series.

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

In 2013, Jeremy starred in the action horror film Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. He played Hansel, who hunts witches with his sister Gretel. He also joined a great cast in the movie American Hustle, which was nominated for many awards.

Recent projects (2014–present)

In 2014, Jeremy Renner starred in and helped produce the film Kill the Messenger.

He continued to play Hawkeye in the Marvel movies, including Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and Captain America: Civil War (2016). He also returned to the Mission: Impossible series in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015).

In 2016, he starred with Amy Adams in the science fiction film Arrival. In 2017, he appeared in Wind River with his Marvel co-star Elizabeth Olsen. While filming another movie, Tag, he broke his arm and wrist, but he kept working!

Jeremy Renner had a big role as Hawkeye in Avengers: Endgame (2019). In 2021, he starred in his own Disney+ series, Hawkeye. He also began starring in the TV series Mayor of Kingstown on Paramount+, which is still ongoing.

In 2024, Jeremy appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for Silk, along with his daughter.

Music career

Besides acting, Jeremy Renner is also a talented musician. He can sing, play guitar, keyboard, and drums! He has performed songs for some of his movie soundtracks. He also appeared in music videos for artists like P!nk.

He has released several music recordings, including his first extended play (EP) called The Medicine in 2020.

Personal life

Jeremy Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco in 2014. They have a daughter together. They later divorced but share custody of their daughter. His daughter even had a small appearance in the movie American Hustle!

Jeremy lives in Washoe County, Nevada. He also has a business where he renovates houses with his best friend. To prepare for his action roles, he has studied martial arts like Arnis and Muay Thai.

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

On January 1, 2023, Jeremy Renner had a serious accident involving a snowplow. He was helping his nephew and was hit by the large machine. He suffered many injuries and had to go to the hospital. He had surgery and stayed in intensive care. After a lot of hard work and recovery, he was able to return home. Doctors said his good health helped him survive. He has been working hard on his recovery and is doing much better.

Filmography

Film

Television

Commercials

Discography

Extended plays (EPs)

• The Medicine (2020)
• Live For Now (2020)
• Love and Titanium (2024)

Singles

• "Main Attraction" (2019)

Awards and nominations

See also

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