Callum Keith Rennie Biography: Age, Parents, Awards, Siblings, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Films

Callum Keith Rennie is renowned for his dynamic performances in film and television, where he often portrays complex and edgy characters.

Best known for his roles as punk rocker Billy Tallent in Hard Core Logo (1996), Detective Stanley Raymond Kowalski in Due South (1997–1999), and the Cylon Leoben Conoy in Battlestar Galactica (2003–2009), Rennie has built a versatile career spanning independent Canadian films and major Hollywood productions.

His compelling screen presence and award-winning performances have cemented his reputation as one of Canada’s most captivating actors.

Profile

• Full Name: Callum Keith Rennie
• Stage Name: Callum Keith Rennie
• Born: 14, September 1960
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: Sunderland, County Durham, England
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.79m
• Parents: Mr. Rennie and Mrs. Rennie
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Callum Keith Rennie was born on September 14, 1960, in Sunderland, County Durham, England, to Scottish parents, referred to as Mr. Rennie and Mrs. Rennie. At age four, his family relocated to Edmonton, Alberta, where he grew up as the second of three brothers in a middle-class household.

He attended Strathcona High School, befriending future comedian Bruce McCulloch of The Kids in the Hall. Rennie dropped out of college, opting for various jobs like bartending and laying railroad tracks. His ethnicity is Scottish, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Callum Keith Rennie began his career in his mid-20s, inspired by voice work for a University of Alberta radio show hosted by Bruce McCulloch. His stage debut came in 1985 with David Mamet’s American Buffalo at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.

After studying at Bruhanski Theatre Studio in Vancouver, he landed minor television roles in series like Highlander and The X-Files (1994–1995), turning down a recurring role as Alex Krycek to avoid long-term commitments.

His first significant film role was in Mina Shum’s Double Happiness (1994), opposite Sandra Oh, for which he earned a Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Rennie’s breakthrough arrived in 1996 as Billy Tallent in Bruce McDonald’s Hard Core Logo, a punk rock mockumentary that premiered at Cannes and inspired the band Billy Talent’s name. His role as Detective Stanley Kowalski in Due South (1997–1999) brought him international fame, followed by a Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor in Don McKellar’s Last Night (1998).

He showcased his range in films like David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ (1999) and Christopher Nolan’s Memento (2000), as well as in mature roles in Flower and Garnet (2002) and Falling Angels (2003). His television work included recurring roles in Twitch City and Da Vinci’s Inquest, earning a Gemini Award for his work in My Life as a Dog (1997).

Rennie’s international profile grew with his portrayal of Leoben Conoy in Battlestar Galactica (2003–2009) and record producer Lew Ashby in Californication (2008). He won a Gemini and Leo Award for his lead role as Detective Ben Sullivan in Shattered (2010–2011) and a second Genie Award for Normal (2007).

Recent projects include Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) as Ray, Jigsaw (2017) as Detective Halloran, and Star Trek: Discovery (2024) as Commander Rayner. His work in The Umbrella Academy (2022) as Lester Pocket and ongoing projects reflect his enduring versatility and dedication to authentic storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @callumkeithrennieofficial

Personal Life

Callum Keith Rennie has kept his personal life private, focusing on his career over romantic relationships. He is unmarried, has no children, and is currently single.

In 1998, he lived with actress Babz Chula, 14 years his senior, for nearly two years during a period influenced by alcohol, but no further details of significant relationships have been disclosed.

Rennie enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking, and has a passion for the arts, often engaging with fans at conventions. His commitment to sobriety since the age of 33, along with his advocacy for Canadian cinema, defines his ethos.

Filmography

•    Double Happiness (1994) – Mark
•    Hard Core Logo (1996) – Billy Tallent
•    Last Night (1998) – Craig Zwiller
•    eXistenZ (1999) – Hugo Carlaw
•    Memento (2000) – Dodd
•    Suspicious River (2000) – Gary Jensen
•    Flower and Garnet (2002) – Ed
•    Falling Angels (2003) – Jim Field
•    The Butterfly Effect (2004) – Jason Treborn
•    Blade: Trinity (2004) – Asher Talos
•    Normal (2007) – Walt
•    Battlestar Galactica (2003–2009) – Leoben Conoy
•    Shattered (2010–2011) – Detective Ben Sullivan
•    The Firm (2012) – Ray McDeere
•    Gunless (2010) – Ben Cutler
•    Born to Be Blue (2016) – Dick
•    Into the Forest (2016) – Robert
•    Jigsaw (2017) – Detective Brad Halloran
•    Fifty Shades Freed (2018) – Ray
•    Jessica Jones (2018) – Karl Malus
•    The Umbrella Academy (2022) – Lester Pocket
•    Star Trek: Discovery (2024) – Commander Rayner

Net Worth

Callum Keith Rennie’s estimated net worth is USD 3 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his extensive acting career, with earnings from roles in high-profile films, including Memento, and television series such as Battlestar Galactica and Californication.