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There is nothing new, from Greek mythology to Shakespeare to every romcom ever made, we're just reimagining the same 12 story plots over and over again - so what makes people keep watching and listening? It's all about the character.

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Jeremy Renner
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: January 7
Actor
Film Actor
Film Producer
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Stage Actor
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Modesto
California
Jeremy Lee Renner
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