Jeremy Renner
Biography
Jeremy Lee Renner is an American actor born on January 7, 1971, in Modesto, California. With a career spanning numerous projects, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry. His professional work is characterized by a diverse range of roles in both independent features and major studio productions. Renner has received significant critical recognition for his performances, including nominations for Academy Awards for his work in both leading and supporting capacities. Throughout his career, he has maintained a consistent presence in cinema, contributing to a wide variety of genres and high-profile film franchises. His body of work reflects a long-standing commitment to acting, supported by a substantial number of professional credits.
Career overview
Jeremy Renner began his acting career appearing in independent films, including Dahmer in 2002 and Neo Ned in 2005. He subsequently transitioned into larger productions, securing supporting roles in films such as S.W.A.T. in 2003 and 28 Weeks Later in 2007. His performances garnered critical acclaim, leading to an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in The Hurt Locker in 2008, followed by an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work in The Town in 2010.
Renner is widely recognized for his portrayal of Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His involvement in this franchise includes appearances in Thor in 2011, The Avengers in 2012, Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015, Captain America: Civil War in 2016, Avengers: Endgame in 2019, and an uncredited appearance in Black Widow in 2021. With 98 known credits to his name, Renner continues to be a significant presence in the entertainment industry.
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- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) as Dr. Nat Sharp
- Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025) as Self
- Stardust Future: Stars and Scars (2025) as The Oracle of Time (voice)
- Chronicles of Disney (2025) as Self
- It's Florida, Man. (2024) as Speedy Raulerson (Uncredited)
- The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2024)
- Rennervations (2023) as Self
- Rennervations (2023) Executive Producer
- Incredible Animal Journeys (2023) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Jeremy Renner: The Diane Sawyer Interview - A Story of Terror, Survival and Triumph (2023) as Self - Interviewee
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022) as Self - Clint Barton
- Mayor of Kingstown (2021) as Mike McLusky
- Mayor of Kingstown (2021) Executive Producer
- What If...? (2021) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye (voice)
- Hawkeye (2021) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- Black Widow (2021) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye (voice) (uncredited)
- Marvel Studios Legends (2021) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self - Clint Barton / Hawkeye (archive footage)
- Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special (2021) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye (archive footage)
- Back Home Again (2021) as Lieutenant Timber (voice)
- Celebrity IOU (2020) as Self
- Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King (2020) as Self - Actor, "Avengers: Endgame"
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- Arctic Dogs (2019) as Swifty (voice)
- Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe (2019) as Self
- Tag (2018) as Jerry Pierce
- Carpool Karaoke: The Series (2017) as Self
- Wind River (2017) as Cory Lambert
- Knightfall (2017) Executive Producer
- The House (2017) as Tommy
- Mosquito (2017) as Narrator
- Xenolinguistics: Understanding 'Arrival' (2017) as Self
- Mosquito: Judgment Day For A Killer (2017)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- Arrival (2016) as Ian Donnelly
- The Grand Tour (2016) as Self
- The Founder (2016) Producer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self -Guest
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) as William Brandt
- WHIH Newsfront (2015) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- The Throwaways (2015) Executive Producer
- A Tale of Two Cities (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert (2015) as Self - Presenter
- A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2 (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Kill the Messenger (2014) as Gary Webb
- Kill the Messenger (2014) Producer
- Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014) as Self
- The World Wars (2014) as Narrator
- The Making of American Hustle (2014) as Self
- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) as Hansel
- American Hustle (2013) as Mayor Carmine Polito
- The Immigrant (2013) as "Orlando the Magician" / Emil
- The Avengers (2012) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
- The Bourne Legacy (2012) as Aaron Cross
- Evening Urgant (2012) as Self
- Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe (2012) as Self
- Thor (2011) as Clint Barton / Hawkeye (uncredited)
- Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) as Brandt
- The Town (2010) as James "Jem" Coughlin
- Louie (2010) as Jeff Davis
- The Unusuals (2009) as Detective Jason Walsh
- Ingenious (2009) as Sam
- The Hurt Locker (2008) as Staff Sergeant William James
- Take (2008) as Saul
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- 28 Weeks Later (2007) as Sergeant Doyle
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) as Wood Hite
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- 12 and Holding (2006) as Gus Maitland
- Love Comes to the Executioner (2006) as Chick Prigusivac
- Lords of Dogtown (2005) as Jay Adams Manager (uncredited)
- North Country (2005) as Bobby Sharp
- A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) as Fred
- Neo Ned (2005) as Ned
- House (2004) as Jimmy Quidd
- The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) as Emerson
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- S.W.A.T. (2003) as Brian Gamble
- The It Factor (2002)
- Dahmer (2002) as Jeffrey Dahmer
- Monkey Love (2002) as Dil Stephanowski
- Fish in a Barrel (2001) as Remy
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Roger Jennings
- Angel (1999) as Penn
- Time of Your Life (1999)
- The Net (1998) as Ted Nida
- A Nightmare Come True (1997) as Steven Zarn
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- A Friend's Betrayal (1996) as Gulliver
- Paper Dragons (1996) as Jack
- Strange Luck (1995) as Jojo Picard
- Deadly Games (1995) as Tod
- National Lampoon's Senior Trip (1995) as Dags
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Untitled Sackler Family Drama as David Armstrong