Jeremy Lee Renner biography, movies, net worth, wife, height, age, Avengers 2025

Jeremy Renner's Biography

Jeremy Renner is a talented American actor who shot to fame with his role as William James in "The Hurt Locker." He cemented his status as a star with "The Bourne Legacy" and "The Town," plus his role as Hawkeye in multiple Marvel movies. The actor was nominated twice for the Academy Award. Net worth: $80 million.

Jeremy Renner's Childhood

The future actor grew up in Modesto, California, in a large family. Jeremy was the eldest of six children. His father (Lee Renner) was German, and his mother (Valerie Cearley) was Irish. They married as teenagers, but despite having many children, they couldn't save their marriage. Jeremy's parents got divorced when he was in primary school.

Jeremy frequently changed schools, but that didn't stop him from being a happy kid. Later the actor said: «There might not have been much stability, but there was a lot of love in our home».

Renner graduated from Fred C. Beyer High School, and then from Modesto Junior College. He chose the latter because it had drama classes. Theater and cinema were his true passion, giving him the chance to express himself. It was at college that Jeremy learned the basics of acting and made his debut on stage. David Boreanaz, Renner's best friend, and a future actor, also studied there.

Jeremy Renner's First Roles

After college, Jeremy moved to Los Angeles to break into the film industry. The actor's first movie role came in 1995 (the comedy «National Lampoon's Senior Trip»). For years, Renner was typecast as anti-heroes: serial killers, vampires, and alcoholics. These small supporting roles couldn't provide steady income for the actor. The young actor had to take part-time jobs and scrimp on basic necessities.

Young Jeremy Renner in his first movie («National Lampoon's Senior Trip»)

In order to pay his bills, Renner started a house maintenance business with his friend Kristoffer Winters; he also advertised a bakery network once. For years, Jeremy was struggling financially, with only $10 a month for food while waiting for his big break.

The turning point came in the early 2000s. Renner landed several significant roles that caught critics' attention. One was in the action thriller "S.W.A.T.," where he played Brian Gamble, a special forces officer's partner.

Soon after, Jeremy landed the role of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the thriller "Dahmer" (2002). The performance earned him an Independent Spirit Award.

«Dahmer»: Jeremy Renner playing a serial killer

In 2005, Renner earned acclaim for his lead role in the drama "Neo Ned." The film follows a young man abandoned by his criminal father who eventually becomes involved with the Aryan Brotherhood.

The Prime of Jeremy Renner's Career

Renner's breakthrough came with «The Hurt Locker» (2008), a gripping war drama set in Iraq. He landed the role of battle-hardened bomb disposal expert Sergeant William James. Kathryn Bigelow's film earned six Oscar nominations, including Renner's first Best Actor nod.

Jeremy Renner trained long and hard for his role in «The Hurt Locker»

For Renner, it was a career-defining moment: «When «The Hurt Locker» came out, everything changed radically. This was my chance to really show what I could do. I'd been waiting for a role like this forever».

Renner's second Oscar nomination came for playing James Coughlin in the intense heist thriller «The Town» (2010). Ben Affleck directed the movie, combining directing with playing one of the leading roles. The talented Rebecca Hall and Blake Lively added extra star power to the film. Renner plays a volatile ex-con who couldn't care less about his future - gambling, drinking, and crime are his only concerns. Once again, he embodies a dangerous character with serious anger issues.

The actor also appeared in the spin-off of the Bourne franchise («The Bourne Legacy», 2012). The film explores the story of a genetically enhanced super-soldier, with Renner taking over the lead from Matt Damon. The dedicated actor performed most of his own stunts and got frustrated whenever directors insisted on bringing in a double. Jeremy spent a lot of time preparing for this role: he trained in martial arts and worked hard in the gym.

Renner played in David Russell's brilliant movie «American Hustle» (2013). Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence are the other stars of the movie. The cast's talented acting earned this criminal drama a number of awards, as well as 10 Academy Award nominations.

Jeremy Renner in a music video by Pink (from 2:15)

Jeremy Renner and «The Avengers»

In 2012, the first «Avengers» movie hit theaters. Packed with humor and action, the film follows a team of superheroes who unite to protect Earth. Jeremy Renner plays the role of Clint Barton aka Hawkeye. His superpower is pinpoint accuracy with a bow, a skill he developed as a child performer in a traveling circus. Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L.Jackson and many other charismatic actors helped bring this blockbuster to life.

Jeremy Renner in «The Avengers»

In 2015, the sequel «Avengers: Age of Ultron» was released. The movie grossed about $1.4 billion, which made it the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. While the first film shows the Avengers saving Earth from the villainous god Loki (Loki and his brother Thor are played by Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth), the sequel pits the Avengers against an artificial intelligence threat. The core cast is joined by Paul Bettany as Vision, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver.

«The Avengers»: Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye

The next installment, «Captain America: Civil War,» arrived in 2016. This time the Avengers split into two camps, headed by Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and Captain America (Chris Evans). The conflict erupts when the government demands all superheroes register and follow official orders. 2016 also saw the release of the Oscar-winning sci-fi thriller «Arrival» starring Amy Adams, plus the drama «Wind River,» where Elizabeth Olsen starred alongside Jeremy.

He also reprised his role as William Brandt in 2015's «Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.» He was also set to appear in the franchise's sixth installment, which began production in summer 2016.

In 2018, comedy fans embraced «Tag,» starring Renner alongside Ed Helms. A "Spawn" reboot was also in development, with Renner set to play detective Twitch Williams.

Jeremy Renner's Personal Life

The actor keeps his romantic relationships private. He's made it clear that relationships aren't his top priority. Still, he's got plenty of fans. One of them even bit Jeremy to make him pay attention to her.

Jeremy states that work is his main priority. His longest relationship lasted over five-and-a-half years. Jeremy was 20 at the time and wasn't thinking about marriage - he was a broke young guy with no steady income.

After gaining popularity, Renner was labeled a heartbreaker, but his relationship with model Sonni Pacheco became something more serious. In March 2013 Sonni gave birth to a girl, Ava Berlin. Jeremy later revealed they'd secretly tied the knot. However, their marriage didn't last, and the couple split in December 2014. Paparazzi kept digging for divorce details, but the high-profile ex-couple never spilled.

Jeremy Renner's ex-wife, model Sonni Pacheco

After the split, Renner slowly got back on his feet romantically. In summer 2016, he was spotted at the famous Italian resort Taormina with a stunning woman. The pair swam together, hugged, and shared passionate kisses without caring who was watching.

The actor didn't waste time after his divorce

Meanwhile, his ex-wife accused him of shirking his fatherly duties. She claimed Renner wouldn't pay his share of their daughter's kindergarten costs. Jeremy also allegedly missed alimony payments, so Sonni took him to court for the money. But Jeremy had his own side of the story: «I'm not sure why you keep coming after more money here, Sonni. I don't have the cash to give you. I'm sorry you can't figure out how to care for Ava with over 300k».

When he's not working, Jeremy loves playing guitar, biking, and hanging out with his dog.

Jeremy's incredibly goal-oriented - he always sticks to his plans. He once revealed he writes yearly reports tracking how he spends his time - work, friends, bars, everything. Then he'd review the results to see what needed improving and what had to go.

Jeremy Renner Today

Jeremy Renner doesn't need to worry about his career future: the Hawkeye role has booked him a place in at least two more Marvel movies. In 2019, the highly anticipated "Avengers: Endgame" hit theaters, with Jeremy reprising his role as Hawkeye. In 2021, he'll return as the character in the animated series "What If...?" and his own solo series "Hawkeye."

During the 2020 pandemic, Jeremy quarantined at home and kept his Instagram followers updated on his life - and he's got nearly 15 million of them.

Jeremy Renner: latest news and articles

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Veronica Joseph

Famous Hawkeye :) It`s very good to have this role

2021-05-12 21:34:15
Juan Bush

I don`t understand how they took him in the Avengers. There are famous actors in the cast and Jeremy doesn`t fit in there.

2021-05-02 23:29:16
Tonya Moore

Probably not everyone knew that he played in Pink`s clip :) I was in shock when I saw him there.

2021-04-15 09:02:24
Melvin Thompson

I like very much the movie where Renner plays - The Town. In my opinion, it`s a genius film and the role there fits on him.

2021-04-04 19:11:16
Adam Blake Wright

If to be honest, Jeremy plays in such famous blockbusters but I still can`t remember where he played if I don`t read about it.

2021-02-06 09:23:08

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