Was approached to play the role of Derek in "Hero Wanted" but couldn't due to prior filming commitments.

He received the Hollywood Life's "Break Through Performance of the Year" for his role as Brian Gamble in the movie S.W.A.T. (2003).

Renner had three films screening at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival: North Country (2005), A Little Trip to Heaven (2005), and Twelve and Holding (2005).

He knew David Boreanaz even before he guest-starred on "Angel" (1999). He and David used to have the same acting class in college.

He received the Best Actor Award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival for his title role in Neo Ned (2005).

Turned down a role in The Big Bounce (2004) to play Brian Gamble in S.W.A.T. (2003).

He played serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in "Dahmer"(2002).

Jeremy actually knew David Boreanaz before being cast as Penn in "Angel". They had been in an acting class together.

Was in a band called "Sons of Ben".

He was the sheriff in Pink`s music video for "Trouble".

In addition to acting, Jeremy is also a musician and a writer.

Jeremy actually turned down a role in the film "The Big Bounce" to play Brian Gamble in the film "S.W.A.T.".

Jeremy actually had three films showing at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2005. They were "Twelve and Holding", "North Country"and "A Little Trip To Heaven".

Jeremy garnered the Hollywood Life`s "Break Through Performance of the Year" for his portrayal of Brian Gamble, in the film "S.W.A.T." (2003).

Jeremy garnered an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the Best Male Lead category for his performance in "Dahmer" (2002).

Jeremy starred in and co-directed the theatrical play, "Search and Destroy", which was produced by Barry Levinson and received glowing reviews.

Jeremy starred in a short film titled "The Outsideman". Directed by Matthew Kadish, the short screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004. A feature film based on this short is planned.

He smokes camel cigarettes

Jeremy is left handed

A crazy fan bit Jeremys shoulder when he ignored her, he had to have a tetanus shot

His cat Milo was stolen by and old man who was cross that Jeremy wouldnt have drinks with him

Played the drums till he was 20yrs then he took up the guitar

Jeremy lives in the Hollywood Hills

During the filming of SWAT he was given the nickname Casper because he wore a big puffy white jacket before shooting the bridge scene at the end of the movie due to the temp at the time.

Jeremy broke his hand during training for SWAT doing boxing without wraps

Jeremy`s nickname is "Renni".