Jeremy Renner has built a multifaceted career that spans acting, music, real estate, and entrepreneurship. Best known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Renner has also earned critical acclaim in dramatic roles like The Hurt Locker and The Town. As of 2025, the 54-year-old actor has an estimated net worth of $80 million, a fortune built not only from blockbuster films but also from savvy real estate investments.
Early Life and Introduction to Acting
Jeremy Lee Renner was born on January 7, 1971, in Modesto, California. The eldest of seven siblings, he was raised in a working-class family—his father, Lee, managed a bowling alley. His parents divorced when he was 10 years old. Renner’s path to acting wasn’t straightforward; he initially studied computer science and criminology at Modesto Junior College before switching gears after taking a drama class as an elective. That decision ultimately altered the course of his life.
Breaking Into Hollywood
Renner began his acting career in the mid-1990s with smaller roles, making his film debut in National Lampoon’s Senior Trip in 1995. Early on, he worked as a makeup artist to support himself while taking roles in indie films and TV shows. His breakout performance came in 2002 with Dahmer, where he portrayed serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. The chilling role earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination and positioned him as a serious actor capable of taking on intense, character-driven stories.
Oscar Nominations and Mainstream Success
Renner’s rise to stardom accelerated with his role as Sergeant William James in The Hurt Locker (2009), a performance that earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The momentum continued with The Town (2010), directed by Ben Affleck, where Renner’s portrayal of a volatile criminal earned him a second Oscar nod—this time for Best Supporting Actor—and a Golden Globe nomination.
He later appeared in critically acclaimed films like American Hustle and Arrival, showcasing his range across genres.
Becoming Hawkeye and Joining the MCU
In 2011, Renner entered pop culture history when he debuted as Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye, in Thor and later became a core member of the Avengers team. His appearances in The Avengers, Age of Ultron, Civil War, and Endgame solidified his status as a Marvel star. In 2021, he reprised the role in the Disney+ series Hawkeye, further expanding the character’s backstory and emotional depth.
Beyond Marvel, Renner led The Bourne Legacy (2012), Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), and the noir-inspired Wind River (2017), which received critical praise.
Acting Income and Salary Highlights
Renner has been well-compensated for his acting roles. His known salaries include:
- $1 million for American Hustle
- $2 million for The Immigrant
- $2.5 million for The Avengers
- $5 million each for The Bourne Legacy and Avengers: Age of Ultron
- $7 million for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
- $8 million for Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
In total, he earned over $30 million from just these projects, not including backend bonuses, endorsements, or Marvel residuals.
Real Estate Mogul: Renner’s Second Career
What sets Renner apart from many Hollywood stars is his parallel career in real estate. Along with friend and business partner Kristoffer Winters, Renner has flipped over 25 homes in Los Angeles. Starting in the early 2000s, the duo targeted modest homes in the $500K–$600K range, renovating and selling them for substantial profits.
Their biggest success came in 2013 when they flipped a single Beverly Hills estate for $24 million after investing $17 million in purchase and renovation costs, netting a $7 million profit.
Renner’s primary residence is a 6-acre estate in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, which he purchased in 2014 for $1.3 million. The property features a 6,000-square-foot home and serves as his personal sanctuary and tax base. In 2023, he suffered a near-fatal snowplow accident on the property, sustaining serious injuries. He made a remarkable recovery and returned home within weeks.
In Los Angeles, Renner recently sold his 9,000-square-foot Laurel Canyon mansion for $12.4 million in November 2024. He bought the property in 2012 for $4 million and spent $5.5 million renovating it. The buyer was Grammy-winning artist Lizzo.
Family Life and Public Disputes
Renner shares a daughter, Ava Berlin, with Canadian model Sonni Pacheo, whom he married in January 2014. The marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce later that year. Since then, their co-parenting relationship has been contentious. In 2019 and 2020, Pacheo made several legal claims involving Renner’s behavior, including allegations of substance abuse and unsafe parenting environments, which he has repeatedly denied. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Renner requested a reduction in his child support payments, citing a steep decline in income.
Despite the disputes, Renner continues to play an active role in his daughter’s life and keeps most family matters private.
Diversifying Beyond Film
In 2023, Renner starred in Rennervations, a Disney+ docuseries focused on custom vehicle builds and community outreach—melding his interest in design with philanthropy. He also stars in Mayor of Kingstown on Paramount+, a gritty crime series now in its third season.
Renner is also a musician and songwriter, with several original tracks released independently. Though music isn’t a primary source of income, it reflects his passion for storytelling through different mediums.
