Career Timeline of Jeremy Renner: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jeremy Renner built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jeremy Renner is an American actor, author, singer, and philanthropist who began his career in independent films before gaining recognition in mainstream cinema. Notable early roles included appearances in 'Dahmer' and 'S.W.A.T.' His breakthrough came with an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 'The Hurt Locker', followed by a Best Supporting Actor nomination for 'The Town'. These accolades established him as a prominent figure in Hollywood.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Film Debut in National Lampoon's Senior Trip

In 1995, Jeremy Renner made his film debut as an underachieving student in the comedy National Lampoon's Senior Trip.

1999: Guest Roles in Television Shows

In 1999, Jeremy Renner had guest roles in Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane, The Net, and The Time of Your Life.

2000: Guest Role in Angel

In 2000, Jeremy Renner had a guest role in Angel.

2001: Small role in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

In 2001, Jeremy Renner had a small role in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

2002: Starring in Dahmer

In 2002, Jeremy Renner starred in Dahmer as the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. He received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Lead Male for his performance.

2003: Appearance in Pink's Music Video and S.W.A.T.

In 2003, Jeremy Renner appeared in Pink's music video for her song "Trouble" and in the film S.W.A.T. as the former police partner of Colin Farrell's character.

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2003: Supporting role in S.W.A.T.

In 2003, Jeremy Renner played a supporting role in the film S.W.A.T., acting as the former police partner of Colin Farrell's character.

2004: Appearance in The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

In 2004, Jeremy Renner appeared in the film The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things.

2005: Role in Neo Ned

In 2005, Jeremy Renner played a neo-Nazi skinhead in Neo Ned. The film won awards at multiple film festivals, including the Palm Beach International Film Festival Award for Best Actor.

2005: Roles in A Little Trip to Heaven, North Country, and 12 and Holding

In 2005, Jeremy Renner starred in A Little Trip to Heaven with Julia Stiles and Forest Whitaker. He also had roles in North Country and 12 and Holding.

2006: Starring in Love Comes to the Executioner

In 2006, Jeremy Renner starred with Ginnifer Goodwin in Love Comes to the Executioner.

2007: Supporting role in 28 Weeks Later

In 2007, Jeremy Renner had a supporting role in the film 28 Weeks Later.

2007: Roles in The Assassination of Jesse James, 28 Weeks Later, and House Guest Appearance

In 2007, Jeremy Renner played Wood Hite in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Sergeant Doyle in 28 Weeks Later. He also guest-starred as a rock musician in an episode of House.

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2009: Starring in The Hurt Locker and Academy Award Nomination

In 2009, Jeremy Renner portrayed Sergeant First Class William James in The Hurt Locker, earning him several Best Actor awards and his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

2009: Academy Award Nomination for The Hurt Locker

In 2009, Jeremy Renner received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in The Hurt Locker, where he played a soldier.

2010: Academy Award Nomination for The Town

In 2010, Jeremy Renner earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a robber in The Town.

2011: Appearance in Mission: Impossible series

From 2011, Jeremy Renner appeared in the Mission: Impossible series.

2011: Filming of Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

In 2011, Jeremy Renner filmed Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, in which he played a titular role alongside Gemma Arterton.

2011: Roles in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and Thor

In 2011, Jeremy Renner starred as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and made a cameo appearance as Hawkeye in Thor, teasing his role in The Avengers.

May 2012: Release of The Avengers

In May 2012, The Avengers was released, featuring Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.

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2012: Role as Hawkeye in The Avengers and The Bourne Legacy

In 2012, Jeremy Renner played Clint Barton / Hawkeye in The Avengers, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and appeared in The Bourne Legacy.

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January 2013: Release of Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

In January 2013, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, filmed in 2011, was released, starring Jeremy Renner in a titular role alongside Gemma Arterton.

2013: Appearance in American Hustle

In 2013, Jeremy Renner appeared in the drama film American Hustle.

October 2014: Starring in Kill the Messenger

In October 2014, Jeremy Renner starred as journalist Gary Webb in the film Kill the Messenger. He also co-produced the film.

December 2014: Executive Producer of The Throwaways

In December 2014, Crackle aired The Throwaways, a film for which Jeremy Renner served as executive producer.

July 2015: Return to Mission: Impossible franchise

In July 2015, Jeremy Renner returned to the Mission: Impossible franchise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.

2015: Appearance in Mission: Impossible series

Up to 2015, Jeremy Renner appeared in the Mission: Impossible series.

2016: Appearance in Arrival

In 2016, Jeremy Renner appeared in the drama film Arrival.

2016: Hawkeye in Captain America: Civil War

In 2016, Jeremy Renner played Hawkeye again in Captain America: Civil War, starred in the sci-fi film Arrival with Amy Adams, and produced the film The Founder.

2016: Executive Producer on Knightfall

In 2016, Jeremy Renner was an executive producer on History's historical drama Knightfall and appeared in the film Wind River with Elizabeth Olsen.

March 2017: Release of Jeremy Renner mobile app

In March 2017, Jeremy Renner released a mobile app called Jeremy Renner (Android) and Jeremy Renner Official (iOS), created by Escapex.

July 2018: Cast as Twitch Williams in King Spawn

In July 2018, Jeremy Renner was announced to play Twitch Williams in Todd McFarlane's King Spawn.

2018: Featured on Sam Feldt's single

In 2018, Jeremy Renner was featured on Sam Feldt's single, "Heaven (Don't Have a Name)".

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2018: Tag Release

In 2018, the film Tag, where Jeremy Renner was injured during filming, was released.

April 2019: Fast Company article on Jeremy Renner's app

In April 2019, Fast Company wrote extensively about Jeremy Renner's app, calling it "a surprising new kind of social media".

2019: Starring role in Avengers: Endgame

In 2019, Jeremy Renner had a starring role in Avengers: Endgame, after his scenes were moved from Avengers: Infinity War.

March 27, 2020: Release of The Medicine EP

On March 27, 2020, Jeremy Renner released his first EP, The Medicine.

September 25, 2020: Music Release

On September 25, 2020, Jeremy Renner released a music track. The tracks were written by Jeremy Renner.

2021: Reprising Hawkeye role in Disney+ series

In 2021, Jeremy Renner reprised his role as Hawkeye in the eponymous Disney+ series and began starring in the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown.

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2021: Starring in Hawkeye and Mayor of Kingstown

In 2021, Jeremy Renner starred in the Disney+ miniseries Hawkeye and began starring in the Paramount+ crime thriller series Mayor of Kingstown.

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2023: Founding of the RennerVation Foundation

In 2023, Jeremy Renner founded the RennerVation Foundation, a charity supporting foster kids and at-risk youth, which hosts a summer camp at Lake Tahoe.

January 19, 2024: Music Release

On January 19, 2024, Jeremy Renner released a music track. The tracks were written by Jeremy Renner.

June 2024: Men's Health Cover Story

In June 2024, Jeremy Renner was featured on the cover of Men's Health magazine, where he shared his first-person account of the snowplow accident and detailed his injuries.

2024: Super Bowl Commercial for Silk

In 2024, Jeremy Renner appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for the brand Silk, alongside his daughter.

2024: Release of Love and Titanium EP

In 2024, Jeremy Renner released the EP Love and Titanium, a musical project directly inspired by his recovery journey.

April 29, 2025: Publication of My Next Breath memoir

On April 29, 2025, Jeremy Renner's memoir about his life and recovery following the snowplow incident, titled My Next Breath, was published by Flatrock. The audio format, read by Renner, was also made available.