Jeremy Lee Renner is an American actor who’s probably best known for starring in the films The Hurt Locker (2008) and The Town (2010).
Renner gained early recognition for his role in independent films, such as Dahmer (2002) and New Ned (2005). He then landed supporting roles in bigger movies like S.W.A.T. (2003) and 28 Weeks Later (2007), before shooting into the international limelight for his performance in ‘The Hurt Locker’ and many other subsequent films.
Besides acting, Jeremy Renner is also a singer-songwriter. Renner has graced several music videos by other artists in addition to releasing his own Extended Play (EP).
Quick Facts
Full Name: | Jeremy Lee Renner |
Popular Name: | Jeremy Renner |
Gender: | Male |
Birth Date: | January 7, 1971 |
Age: | 52 years |
Parents: | Lee Renner and Valerie Cearley Tague-Renner |
Siblings: | 6 siblings and half-siblings, including Kyle Renner, Kym Renner, Clayton Renner, Nicky Emens, and two others |
Birth Place: | Modesto, California, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Ethnicity: | Mixed (German, Irish, Scottish, English, Swedish, and Panamanian/Jamaican/African-Caribbean) |
Education: | Fred C. Beyer High School and Modesto Junior College |
Marital Status: | Divorced; was married to Canadian model Sonni Pacheco (from 2014 until their divorce in 2015) |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Wife/Spouse: | N/A |
Children: | Ava Berlin Renner |
Dating: | N/A |
Net Worth: | USD 80 million |
Source of Wealth: | Acting, Singing, Songwriting, and Other Ventures |
Height: | 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 82 kg; In pounds: 181 lbs. |
Early Life and Career Information
Early Life
Jeremy Lee Renner was born on January 7, 1971, in Modesto, California, United States, to Lee Renner and Valerie Cearley Tague-Renner. His father worked as a manager for a Modesto-based bowling alley called McHenry Bowl while his mother was a homemaker.
Renner attended Fred C. Beyer High School located in his hometown of Modesto, graduating in 1989. He later enrolled in a computer science and criminology program at Modesto Junior College before taking a drama class and eventually deciding to pursue an acting career.
Acting Career
Jeremy Renner made his acting debut in 1995 by appearing as Mark “Dags” D’Agastino in the film ‘National Lampoon’s Senior Trip’ and as Tod in an episode of the television series ‘Deadly Games.’ The following year, Renner was cast in episodes of the TV series ‘Strange Luck’ and ‘A Friend’s Betrayal.’ He landed other minor acting roles throughout the late-’90s, including appearances in episodes of To Have & to Hold (1998), The Net (1999), and Time of Your Life (1999).
In 2000, Jeremy Renner portrayed Penn in an episode of the TV series ‘Angel.’ He then appeared as Roger Jennings in a 2001 episode of ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Renner shot into the national limelight in 2002 when he portrayed serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the film ‘Dahmer.’ He was subsequently cast as Brian Gamble in the 2003 blockbuster ‘S.W.A.T.’ He would later appear in tons of movies and television series over the next couple of years. Examples include the films The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004), A Little Trip to Heaven (2005), North Country (2005), 12 and Holding (2005), and Neo Ned (2005). Others are Lords of Dogtown (2005), Love Comes to the Executioner (2006), The Assassination of Hesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007), 28 Weeks Later (2007), and Take (2007). He was also featured in episodes of the series The It Factor (2003) and House (2007).
In 2008, Jeremy Renner achieved international stardom for his role as Sergeant First Class William James in the film ‘The Hurt Locker.’ The following year, he appeared in the movie ‘Ingenious’ and as Detective Jason Walsh in 10 episodes of ‘The Unusuals.’
In 2010, Renner put up yet another superb performance portraying James “Jem” Coughlin in the film ‘The Town.’ The following year, he featured in the films ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ and ‘Thor,’ and as a voice actor in an episode of ‘Robot Chicken.’
The following are other major acting credits by Jeremy Renner:
Films
• The Avengers (2012)
• The Bourne Legacy (2012)
• Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
• The Immigrant (2013)
• American Hustle (2013)
• Kill the Messenger (2014; also as a producer)
• Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
• Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
• Captain America: Civil War (2016)
• Arrival (2016)
• Wind River (2017)
• The House (2017; cameo appearance)
• Tag (2018)
• Arctic Dogs (2019; as a voice actor)
• Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• Black Widow (2021; as a voice actor)
Television
• Saturday Night Live (2012; as a host)
• The World Wars (2014; as a voice actor)
• Louie (2014)
• What If….? (2021)
• Mayor of Kingstown (2021)
• Hawkeye (2021)
Music Career
Jeremy Renner has achieved moderate success as a singer and songwriter. Renner is also a guitarist, drummer, and keyboardist. He has contributed songs to several movie soundtracks in addition to appearing in music videos by other artists.
In March 2020, Renner released his debut EP, titled ‘The Medicine.’ He quickly followed with another EP titled ‘Live For Now.’
Awards and Recognitions
Renner is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards. Examples include 1 Critics’ Choice Award, 1 Screen Actors Guild Award, 1 Online Film Critics Award, 1 Satellite Award, and 1 MTV Award.
Jeremy Renner’s Net Worth
As at 2023, Jeremy Renner had a net worth of $80 million. Renner’s fortune comes primarily from his numerous acting credits, with music-related earnings also contributing a share.
Outside the entertainment industry, Jeremy Renner earns from real estate investments. Renner has flipped multiple homes during his acting career, including over 25 houses in the Los Angeles area alone.
Renner might have also earned decent paychecks from his own mobile app known as Jeremy Renner Official, which predominantly functioned as a social media platform. The app was launched in March 2017 but was shut down two years later for rampant bullying and abuse by users.
Lessons from Jeremy Renner
1. Keep your eyes on the prize
Jeremy Renner began acting in the mid-’90s. He then had to wait a couple of years before landing his big break. However, that didn’t stop him from accepting minor acting roles in the meantime.
2. Harness every opportunity to showcase your abilities
Renner is noted for putting up a stellar performance in every acting project he accepts. That might explain why he has reprised his roles in the ‘Mission Impossible’ and ‘Avengers’ franchises.
3. The stage can offer a safe outlet for pent-up emotions
Jeremy Renner has stated in previous interviews that acting allowed him to deal with negative feelings. He claimed that he accepted certain roles primarily because they offered him the opportunity to safely let out his emotions.
Famous Quotes by Jeremy Renner
• I like to play unpredictable characters, and I like to be unpredictable in what movie I’ll do.
• I live my life through fear. If I’m afraid of it I’ll do it just so I’m not afraid of it anymore.
• I lived by the candlelight for two years because I couldn’t afford power. It was nice and romantic at the time, but if you can’t afford power you’re pretty broke. You endure it.
• I need to react to a script, to feel strongly about it in some way. And I need it to be a complex character for sure. And also, I think a lot about what kind of audience there is for the film, what they’re looking for and ways to connect with them in the playing of a character.
• I was very shy when I was younger. But I did have a terrible temperament. I would get angry very quickly, but the rest of the time I was this big goofball, playing the drums in a band and making out with girls.
Conclusion
Jeremy Renner has achieved tremendous success as an actor. Renner actively engages in other activities besides acting, including singing and playing musical instruments. He has an average net worth of $80 million as at 2023.