Oscar-Nominated Actor
Jeremy Renner: Biography at a Glance
- Jeremy Renner is an actor best known for his roles in The Hurt Locker and The Town for which he received Oscar nominations.
- Renner starred as "Hawkeye" in The Avengers, one of the highest-grossing films in history, and as the titular character in Hawkeye, the subsequent Disney+ series.
- He currently stars in one of Paramount+’s top-performing original dramas, Mayor of Kingstown, and other credits include Captain America: Civil War, Arrival, American Hustle, and The Bourne Legacy.
- He founded The Combine, a production company that creates, develops, and produces high-quality, character-driven content for mainstream audiences.
- In his memoir, My Next Breath, Jeremy Renner recounts his remarkable recovery after being run over by a 14,300-pound snowplow in 2023. He shares his journey through over 30 broken bones, multiple surgeries, and an ICU stay, highlighting the power of gratitude and positivity in overcoming adversity.
- He is a sought-after speaker on his life and career, storytelling, resilience, and mental toughness.
Biography
Two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner has established himself as one of Hollywood's most versatile and respected actors. Throughout the 2000s, he appeared largely in independent films, including Dahmer and Neo Ned. Shortly thereafter, he began starring in blockbuster features, earning critical acclaim for his roles in The Hurt Locker (Academy Award nomination for Best Actor) and The Town (Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor).
Renner's career expanded with significant roles in major franchises, such as Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol and The Bourne Legacy. He also originated the role of “Hawkeye” in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Avengers films, becoming a key figure in the superhero genre.
Renner's impressive filmography includes starring in the award-winning movie American Hustle, the science fiction hit Arrival alongside Amy Adams, and the critically acclaimed thriller Wind River.
On television, Renner played the titular character in Marvel’s series “Hawkeye” for Disney+ and currently stars in one of Paramount+’s top-performing original dramas, Mayor of Kingstown. Additionally, he starred in Disney+’s four-part docuseries Rennervations.
Beyond his acting career, Renner is dedicated to philanthropy through his foundation, the Rennervation Foundation, which focuses on various charitable initiatives.
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My Next Breath: Finding Strength, Hope, and Purpose in the Face of Adversity
In this powerful and deeply personal talk, acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner shares the gripping story of his near-fatal accident and the extraordinary journey of resilience that followed. Through raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, Renner reflects on the inner strength, endurance, and hope that carried him through his recovery—one breath at a time. He offers audiences a profound perspective on overcoming life's greatest challenges, finding purpose in pain, and embracing the power of transformation. This inspiring keynote is a testament to the unbreakable human spirit and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we have the ability to rise, rebuild, and redefine what’s possible.
