Jeremy Lee Renner (born January 7, 1971) is an American actor and singer. Throughout the 2000s, Renner appeared largely in independent films such as
Dahmer (2002) and
Neo Ned (2005). He also appeared in supporting roles in bigger films such as
S.W.A.T. (2003) and
28 Weeks Later (2007). He then turned in a much-praised performance in
The Town (2010), for which he received an
Academy Award nomination for
Best Supporting Actor.