Jeremy Renner's Real Name: Jeremy Lee Renner

Quick answer: Jeremy Renner's real name is Jeremy Lee Renner. He was born on January 7, 1971, in Modesto, California, and acts under his birth name.

Birth name and early career

Jeremy Lee Renner was born in Modesto and studied at Modesto Junior College before moving into theatre and independent film in Los Angeles. He performs as Jeremy Renner; no separate stage surname is documented (Britannica; IMDb biography).

Early notice came with the indie Dahmer (2002). He earned Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in The Hurt Locker (2008) and Best Actor in The Town (2010) (Britannica).

Marvel and mainstream films

Renner joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Clint Barton / Hawkeye, appearing in Thor (cameo setup), The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Endgame, and the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021). Other films include Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Rogue Nation, American Hustle, and Arrival (Britannica).

2023 accident and return

In January 2023 Renner was critically injured in a snowplow accident at his Nevada property; he later documented rehabilitation publicly and returned to work, including music releases and acting projects covered by major outlets. Report only confirmed medical recovery narratives—avoid speculation beyond published interviews and studio statements (major press roundups contemporaneous with recovery).

The Hurt Locker Blu-ray/DVD Hawkeye (Disney+ series) related merchandise books if available / The Town Blu-ray Arrival Blu-ray/DVD