Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner is an Academy Award-nominated actor celebrated for his transformative performances, remarkable versatility, and dedication to complex storytelling. He has earned critical acclaim for his work in both independent cinema and major blockbusters, solidifying his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and enduring talents.

Renner first gained widespread attention with his haunting portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer in Dahmer. He later delivered a breakout performance in The Hurt Locker, earning his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. His role in The Town garnered him a second Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Renner has continued to demonstrate his range and depth in career- defining films including The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, American Hustle, Arrival, and Wind River. He also brought his signature intensity and gravitas to blockbuster franchises, starring in Mission: Impossible–Ghost Protocol and Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation, as well as The Bourne Legacy.

In addition to these critically lauded roles, Renner is widely recognized for his portrayal of Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a fan-favorite character that showcased his action-star credentials and emotional nuance across multiple blockbuster films and the Disney+ series Hawkeye.

Currently, Renner stars in Mayor of Kingstown as Mike McLusky, navigating the gritty and morally complex world of prison systems and small-town politics. Later this year, he will appear in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third installment of Rian Johnson’s acclaimed Knives Out franchise.

In addition to his acclaimed acting career, Renner is a New York Times best-selling author. His memoir, My Next Breath, offers a deeply personal account of resilience, recovery, and renewal following a life-threatening accident.

Beyond his creative achievements, Renner has emerged as a passionate philanthropist and community builder. In 2023, he and his sister Kym Renner co-founded the RennerVation Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering foster youth in Nevada and beyond. Through housing initiatives, mentorship programs, and partnerships with local organizations, the foundation helps young people transition into stable, independent lives filled with purpose and possibility. His philanthropic vision, rooted in empathy, opportunity, and action, reflects the same grit and heart that define his work on screen. As he often says, “Transformation begins when we build something that lasts, together.”