Modesto native Jeremy Renner dabbled in a diverse area of studies, including criminology, computer science and psychology, before the acting bug finally bit him. He studied the art at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre before moving to Los Angeles. (Kirk McKoy /Los Angeles Times)
A look at the actor’s career, from his beginnings to his upcoming projects.
Renner’s performance in “The Hurt Locker” earned him a lead actor Oscar nod. The war thriller also took home the best picture Oscar. Director Kathryn Bigelow, bottom left, congratulates her cast members, from left, Renner, Brian Geraghty and Anthony Mackie. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
