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He is on the Honorary Board of TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, which offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in our Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service.

Eldest of 6 children, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

His youngest brother was born in 2011, making Jeremy a new big brother at age 40.

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.

Hawkeye's monologue during the car chase scene with Black Widow in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) about remodelling the character's house is a thinly-veiled reference to Renner's real-life hobby of remodelling Hollywood movie star's homes.

Father of Ava Berlin Renner (b. March 28, 2013) with Sonni Pacheco.

On New Year's Day 2023, Jeremy was run over by a snowplow in Nevada in a near-fatal accident resulting in 38 broken bones that left him unable to work for over a year. After a year of rehabilitation, which included extensive healing and learning to walk unassisted again, he returned to acting in January (2024) to film the third season of his popular series Mayor of Kingstown (2021).

In addition to acting, he has studied disciplines including world religion, criminology, Arnis (Filipino martial arts), and Muay Thai martial arts.

He was supposed to reprise his role as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018), but he declined, as it meant his character would be prematurely killed off. He was also busy working on Avengers: Endgame (2019).

Admitted that while he was happy to have done The Avengers (2012), 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.

Renner was honored with CinemaCon's "Male Star of the Year" Award in 2012, being described as "one of our most talented and gifted actors today".

Has a passion for real estate/buying and renovating properties, with friend and business partner Kristoffer Ryan Winters.

He received the Hollywood Life's "Break Through Performance of the Year" for his role as Brian Gamble in the movie S.W.A.T. - Die Spezialeinheit (2003).

He and Jennifer Lawrence are fifth cousins, once removed. In 2015, the research team at Ancestry.com discovered that they share an ancestor in Kentucky, farmer Robert Tague, who is Lawrence's fifth great-grandfather, while he's Renner's fourth. Renner and Lawrence worked together in American Hustle (2013).

In addition to acting, he studied Arnis (Filipino martial arts) and Muay Thai martial arts, mainly as preparation for his roles in the Mission Impossible and Avengers franchises.

Was going to reprise his role as Hawkeye in The Return of the First Avenger (2014), but was unavailable.

He fractured his right elbow and left wrist on the set of the New Line comedy Catch Me! (2018).

His mother accompanied him to the Oscars in 2010 and 2011.

Became very close during the shooting of Tödliches Kommando - The Hurt Locker (2008) to co-stars Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty and director Kathryn Bigelow.

Good friends with Colin Farrell.

Turned down a role in Hawaii Crime Story (2004) to play Brian Gamble in S.W.A.T. - Die Spezialeinheit (2003).

He has appeared in three films that have been nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Tödliches Kommando - The Hurt Locker (2008), American Hustle (2013) and Arrival (2016). The Hurt Locker won in the category.

He is the son of Valerie Ann (Tague) and Lee John Renner. His ancestry includes German, as well as English, Swedish, Scottish, Irish, and Panamanian/Jamaican/African-Caribbean, as well as remote French. His maternal grandmother's family was Caribbean, with roots partly in Colón, Panama.

He knew David Boreanaz even before he guest-starred on Angel: Jäger der Finsternis (1999).

Was considered for the role of Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). The role went to Tom Hardy.

Good friends with Charlize Theron and Tom Cruise.

Close friend of the late Chadwick Boseman.

He is a supporter of the San Francisco 49ers. He narrated A Tale of Two Cities (2015), which chronicles the history of the team's rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, and the introductory video for the grand opening of Levi's Stadium.

Turned down the role of Jackson "Jack" Lamb in Super 8 (2011) in order to be in Mission: Impossible - Phantom Protokoll (2011). The role went to Kyle Chandler.

Was originally cast as Inspector Emmett Fields in The Raven - Prophet des Teufels (2012), but dropped out so he could be in Mission: Impossible - Phantom Protokoll (2011). Luke Evans replaced him.

Renner had three films screening at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival: Kaltes Land (2005), A Little Trip to Heaven (2005), and Das Ende der Unschuld (2005).

He has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Tödliches Kommando - The Hurt Locker (2008).

His wife Sonni Pacheco filed for divorce after 10 months of marriage citing irreconcilable differences, requesting that their prenup be disregarded as fraud.

He received the Best Actor Award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival for his title role in Neo Ned (2005).

He is related by marriage to actor Eric Millegan, who formerly co-starred as Zack Addy on the FOX TV show, Bones: Die Knochenjägerin (2005).

One of Variety's Top Ten Actors to Watch (2009).

Graduate of Beyer High School, Modesto, CA.

Attended Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA.

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.

Invited to join AMPAS in 2010.

Is left-handed.

Manila, The Philippines: Started filming for "Bourne Legacy". (Januar 2012)

Was originally set to star in Battleship (2012), but dropped out. Taylor Kitsch replaced him.

Was originally cast as Freddie Quell in The Master (2012), but dropped out. Joaquin Phoenix replaced him.

Gearing up to begin production on Mission Impossible 4. (September 2010)

Was approached to play the role of Derek in Hero Wanted (2008) but couldn't due to prior filming commitments.

Was considered for the role of Reiner in The Counselor (2013). The role went to Javier Bardem.

Turned down the role of Lou Harris in Hawaii Crime Story (2004). The role went to Vinnie Jones.

Dubai, UAE filming MI4 (November 2010)

Boston, Mass, USA filming American Hustle (April 2013)

Currently working on his new movie, North Country. (Januar 2005)