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 known for his roles in independent films and supporting roles in major movies. He garnered Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in The Hurt Locker (2009) and Best Supporting Actor in The Town (2010). He started his career with independent films such as Dahmer (2002) and Neo Ned (2005), before getting supporting roles in movies such as S.W.A.T. (2003) and 28 Weeks Later (2007).

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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 Various TV 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: Starred in Dahmer

In 2002, Jeremy Renner starred in Dahmer as the eponymous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. He found it a challenge to cope with this role and was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Male.

2003: Appeared in Pink's "Trouble" Music Video

In 2003, Jeremy Renner appeared in P!nk's music video for her song "Trouble" as a Bad Boy Sheriff.

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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. as the former police partner of Colin Farrell's character.

2004: Appeared in The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

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

2005: Starred in Multiple Films

In 2005, Jeremy Renner starred in A Little Trip to Heaven, North Country, 12 and Holding and Neo Ned, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.

2005: Starred in Neo Ned

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

2006: Starred in Love Comes to the Executioner

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

2007: Supporting Roles in Film and Television

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

2007: Supporting role in 28 Weeks Later

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

2009: Starred in The Hurt Locker

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.

2009: Academy Award nomination for The Hurt Locker

In 2009, Jeremy Renner received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in The Hurt Locker.

2010: Academy Award nomination for The Town

In 2010, Jeremy Renner received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Town.

2011: Appeared in Mission: Impossible

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

2011: Filmed Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

In 2011, Jeremy Renner filmed Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.

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

In 2011, Jeremy Renner starred in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol as William Brandt and made his first appearance as Hawkeye in an uncredited cameo in Thor.

May 2012: Starred in The Avengers

In May 2012, Jeremy Renner starred as Hawkeye in The Avengers, a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

2012: Starred in The Avengers

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

January 2013: Starred in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

In January 2013, Jeremy Renner starred in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters alongside Gemma Arterton, a 3-D fantasy action film set 15 years after Hansel and Gretel killed the witch who kidnapped them.

2013: Appeared in American Hustle

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

October 2014: Starred in Kill the Messenger

In October 2014, Jeremy Renner starred as journalist Gary Webb in Kill the Messenger, based on Webb's book Dark Alliance, and also co-produced the film.

December 2014: Executive Producer of The Throwaways

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

July 2015: Returned to Mission: Impossible Franchise

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

2016: Appeared in Arrival

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

2016: Played Hawkeye in Captain America: Civil War and Starred in Arrival

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

2016: Executive Producer on Knightfall

In 2016, Jeremy Renner was an executive producer on History's historical drama Knightfall.

March 2017: Launched Jeremy Renner Mobile App

In March 2017, Jeremy Renner launched a mobile app, Jeremy Renner (Android) and Jeremy Renner Official (iOS), created by Escapex, to connect with fans.

July 2018: Announced to play Twitch Williams in King Spawn

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

2018: Appeared in Tag

In 2018, Jeremy Renner appeared in the film Tag.

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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April 2019: Jeremy Renner's App Highlighted

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

2019: Appeared in Avengers: Endgame

In 2019, Jeremy Renner had a starring role as Hawkeye in Avengers: Endgame, after scenes originally intended for Avengers: Infinity War were moved to this film.

March 27, 2020: Released The Medicine EP

On March 27, 2020, Jeremy Renner released his first EP, The Medicine, marking a new step in his music career.

September 25, 2020: Music Release

Jeremy Renner's music was released on September 25, 2020. The tracks are written by Jeremy Renner.

2021: Starred in Hawkeye series and Mayor of Kingstown

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

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2023: Mayor of Kingstown Renewed

In 2023, Mayor of Kingstown, starring Jeremy Renner, was renewed for a second season.

January 19, 2024: Release of music tracks

On January 19, 2024, Jeremy Renner released music tracks written by himself, except where otherwise noted.

June 2024: Cover Story in Men's Health Magazine

By June 2024, Jeremy Renner had recovered enough from his accident to be the subject of a cover story in Men's Health magazine, which included his first-person recollection of the accident and a detailed description of his injuries.