Is Jeremy Renner a criminologist? A look at 'Hawkeye' star's life before he caught acting bug

Jeremy Renner, the man of many talents, used to flip houses, was a makeup artist and once attended college for a criminology degree
Jeremy Renner attends the Hawkeye Los Angeles Launch Event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Jeremy Renner attends the Hawkeye Los Angeles Launch Event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jeremy Renner will be back on your screens in a few days with his newest project 'Rennervations.' The show will be a one-of-a-kind mini-series and will be available to watch exclusively on Disney+. The series will see Jeremy Renner teaming up with expert builders to acquire large, decommissioned government vehicles and re-imagine them as 'mind-blowing creations' that serve kids in communities all over the world. The show promises to be something out-of-the-box and innovative, but before you watch the series, let's get into some back details about Jeremy Renner before he became an actor. 

Jeremy Renner is a man with many hidden talents. But, at the moment, he is most well-known for his acting. While his career in Hollywood began back in mid-'90s, there were many opportunities that led him to become the actor that he is now. From working in independent movies to MCU's 'Avengers' films to his own Disney+ mini-series, he is a man who has carved out his own success and on his own terms.

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Jeremy Renner used to be a makeup artist

Obviously, Jeremy Renner has been acting long before his MCU career skyrocketed. But in his early years, he stuck mostly to roles that needed his one-time presence. He has been on titles such as 'To Have & to Hold', 'A Nightmare Come True', and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.' The list goes on.

The man of many talents also used to flip houses, was a makeup artist and also worked in the sound department of Hollywood. He is the only actor to ever do so. 

Jeremy Renner attends the Hawkeye Los Angeles Launch Event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on November 17, 2021.
: Jeremy Renner attends the Hawkeye Los Angeles Launch Event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on November 17, 2021. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

The actor originally pursued criminology degree

Jeremy Renner's story is quite inspiring and as you dig into his past, you encounter many amazing stories. After graduating from high school, Renner wanted to do something different. He got into college to pursue a degree in criminology. But during his classes, he got an opportunity to get paid for an acting job. After he did that, it was like the acting bug bit him good. It was the start of a life-long career that has culminated in becoming 'Hawkeye,' the most human of the Marvel superheroes besides Natasha. Although, there aren't any reports of Renner completing his criminology degree, it's still great to know about how he could have so easily become a law enforcement 'hero' in real life. 

Actor Jeremy Renner attends a cocktail party for
Actor Jeremy Renner attends a cocktail party for "Wind River" at Circa 55 Restaurant on December 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

'Rennervations' will be exclusively available to watch on Disney+.

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