American actor Jeremy Renner went from a series of modest roles in independent
films to starring in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters in just a few
years. Born on January 7, 1971, in the city of Modesto, California, he studied
computer science and criminology in college before dropping out to focus on his
acting career. In 2002, he got his first break by portraying serial killer
Jeffrey Dahmer in the true-crime horror film Dahmer. After receiving his first
Academy Award nomination for his role in The Hurt Locker (2008), Jeremy Renner
became one of the most in-demand actors...