Jeremy Lee Renner was born in Modesto, California, the son of Valerie briefly showcase Renner's singing talents. Despite traveling the world for film roles and, recently, as a United Nations Goodwill Peace Ambassador to raise awareness for mine-clearing efforts in Afghanistan, Renner remains close to his roots. In 2010, Modesto Junior College presented him the Distinguished Alumnus award in recognition of his body of work as an actor. He also headlined at a benefit for Modesto's Gallo Center for the Arts in the fall of 2010. Renner maintains a sense of humility and gratitude, even in the wake of his recent successes and recognition. He keeps himself grounded by renovating and restoring old and rundown iconic Hollywood homes, an enterprise he began back in his early days in Los Angeles. He values loyalty and a sense of both age and history, and enjoys the opportunity to help conserve these qualities in a town that favors the young and the new.
Turned down a role in The Big Bounce to play Brian Gamble in S.W.A.T. .
He knew David Boreanaz even before he guest-starred on "Angel" .
Renner had three films screening at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival: North Country , A Little Trip to Heaven , and 12 and Holding .
He received the Best Actor Award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival for his title role in Neo Ned .
He received the Hollywood Lifes "Break Through Performance of the Year" for his role as Brian Gamble in the movie S.W.A.T. .
Was approached to play the role of Derek in Hero Wanted but couldnt due to prior filming commitments.
One of Varietys Top Ten Actors to Watch.
Graduate of Beyer High School, Modesto, CA.
Good friends with Charlize Theron and Tom Cruise.
Eldest of 6 children, 2 sisters, 3 brothers. His youngest brother was born in 2011 making Jeremy a new big brother at age 40.
His mother accompanied him to the Oscars in 2010 and 2011.
Good friends with Colin Farrell.
Became very close during the shooting of The Hurt Locker to co-stars Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty and director Kathryn Bigelow.
Invited to join AMPAS in 2010.
He is related by marriage to actor Eric Millegan , who formerly co-starred as Zack Addy on the FOX TV show, "Bones" .
Has a passion for real estate/buying and renovating properties, with friend and business partner Kristoffer Ryan Winters.
Attended Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA.
Became a first time father with model Sonni Pacheco. His daughter, Ava Berlin Renner, was born March 28, 2013.
His ancestry includes German, English, Scottish, Irish, and Swedish; some of his forebears also lived in Panama (where Jeremys maternal grandmother was born).
Renner was honored with CinemaCons "Male Star of the Year" Award in 2012, being described as "one of our most talented and gifted actors today".
(April 2013) Boston, Mass, USA filming American Hustle
(September 2013) Los Angeles, CA, USA: Home from filming Kill the Messenger
In Tucson, Arizona, filming Snappers.
Gearing up to begin production on Mission Impossible 4.
(January 2005) Currently working on his new movie, North Country.
(March 2008) Back in Los Angeles after shooting "The Hurt Locker" in Jordan.
(January 2012) Manila, The Philippines: Started filming for "Bourne Legacy".
(July 2013) Atlanta, GL, USA: Filming Kill the Messenger
(November 2010) Dubai, UAE filming MI4
In a September 2014 interview with Captial News reporter Elizabeth E. Thorp, Jeremy Renner confirmed his marriage to Sonni Pacheco, mother of his daughter Ava Berlin.
Wife Sonni filed for divorce after 10 months of marriage citing irreconcilable differences, requesting that their prenup be disregarded as fraud.
Hawkeyes monologue during the car chase scene with Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron about remodelling the characters house is a thinly-veiled reference to Renners real-life hobby of remodelling Hollywood movie stars homes.
Was going to reprise his role as Hawkeye in Captain America: The Winter Soldier , but was unavailable.
Was considered for the role of Reiner in The Counselor . The role went to Javier Bardem.
In addition to acting, he has studied disciplines including world religion, criminology, Arnis (Filipino martial arts), and Muay Thai martial arts.
He first became interested in acting through an exercise at a local police academy, which gave him the opportunity to role-play a domestic disturbance perpetrator as part of a police-training exercise for an easy $50.
Admitted that while he was happy to have done The Avengers , he felt that Hawkeye was snubbed in screentime. Joss Whedon seemed to noticed this, as Hawkeye had a much larger and important role in the sequel.
Was originally cast as Freddie Quell in The Master , but dropped out. Philip Seymour Hoffman replaced him.
Turned down the role of Lou Harris in The Big Bounce . The role went to Vinnie Jones.
Was originally set to star in Battleship , but dropped out. Taylor Kitsch replaced him.
Was originally cast as Inspector Emmett Fields in The Raven , but dropped out so he could be in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol . Luke Evans replaced him.
Turned down the role of Jackson "Jack" Lamb in Super 8 in order to be in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol . The role went to Kyle Chandler.
Was considered for the role of Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road . The role went to Tom Hardy.
He is left-handed.
Is related to Jennifer Lawrence.
As of 2017, he has appeared in 3 films that have been Oscar nominated for Best Picture: The Hurt Locker , American Hustle , and Arrival . The Hurt Locker is a Best Picture winner.
Fractured his right elbow and left wrist on the set of the New Line comedy Tag. [July 2017].
Recieved the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Varys presidential award [July 2017].
[on shooting The Hurt Locker (2008) in the unbearable heat of,Jordan] We were already pushed to the limits. People wanted to quit.
[on deciding whether or not to do The Bourne Legacy (2012) ] It,was a game-changer in anonymity, and I like my private life and my,family. I had to consider how this was going to affect everyone I love,-- especially myself.
Fucking say whatever the hell you want about me.
(On The Kardashians) Oh, all those ridiculous people with zero talent,who spend their lives making sure everyone knows their name. Those,stupid, stupid people.
[after coming under fire for his "not my job" remarks]: So to set the,record straight and give some clarity to how I feel, which seems not to,have been reported in its entirety . . . on the issue of gender equality,I have always supported women deserving equal pay. Period. A person,should be rewarded only by their merit or service to their given field.
Gender, race, creed, or sexual orientation should have absolutely no,influence in pay, positively or negatively.
