Jérémie Renier Biography: Movies, Wife, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Age, Height, Awards, Children

Jérémie Renier, is a Belgian actor and occasional screenwriter, who has built a distinguished career in European cinema through emotionally precise, often quietly intense performances that span social realism, psychological drama, and genre film.

Active on screen since childhood, he first drew major attention as Igor in the Dardenne brothers’ La Promesse (1996), launching a long‑running collaboration with the acclaimed directing duo.

Renier has since moved fluidly between Belgian and French productions, balancing auteur projects and more mainstream fare while becoming a familiar presence at Cannes and other leading festivals.

Profile

• Full Name: Jérémie Renier
• Stage Name: Jérémie Renier
• Born: 6 January, 1981
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian
• Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter
• Height: 1.74m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Renier
• Siblings: Yannick Renier
• Spouse: Helene Helinck
• Partner: Laura Léonard
• Children: Arthur Renier, Oscar Renier, and Camille Renier
• Relationship: Partnered
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Jérémie Renier was born on 6 January 1981 in Brussels, Belgium, to Mr. and Mrs. Renier, both of whom worked as osteopaths and supported his early artistic interests.

He grew up with his brother Yannick Renier, who also became an actor, creating a family environment closely connected to performance and cinema.

From a young age he studied theatre, mime, and even circus techniques, which helped him develop strong physical expressiveness and stage presence.

He began acting as a child and moved directly into professional work rather than following a formal conservatory track, and public sources do not emphasize specific schools or degrees. He is of Belgian roots, and he has not publicly discussed his religious affiliation.

Career

Jérémie Renier began his screen career as a child, making his film debut around age 11 in the small Belgian feature Les sept péchés capitaux before gaining major recognition at 15 with the Dardenne brothers’ La Promesse (1996).

That role as Igor, the conflicted son of an unscrupulous contractor exploiting undocumented migrants, brought him critical acclaim in Belgium and France and marked him as a rising talent in European auteur cinema.

Over the following years he appeared in projects such as Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001), where he played young Thomas d’Apcher, allowing him to work within a larger‑scale French production while maintaining ties to more intimate Belgian films.

Renier strengthened his reputation with further collaborations with Jean‑Pierre and Luc Dardenne, including L’Enfant (2005), in which he portrayed Bruno, a young father whose impulsive decision to sell his baby triggers a moral and emotional crisis; this performance earned him a European Film Award nomination and contributed to the film’s Palme d’Or win at Cannes.

He continued with the Dardennes in titles such as Lorna’s Silence (2008) and The Kid with a Bike (2011), while also taking on varied roles in films like In Bruges (2008), Potiche (2010), and The Adventures of Philibert, Captain Virgin (2011).

His transformative portrayal of French pop star Claude François in Cloclo (also released as My Way, 2012) brought a César nomination and highlighted his ability to handle biographical work with detailed physical and emotional preparation.

In the 2010s and beyond, Jérémie Renier continued to diversify his career, playing Pierre Bergé in Saint Laurent (2014), which earned him a César nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and taking on psychologically layered roles in films such as L’Amant Double (2017) and November (2022).

He has also written and co‑written projects, including work on Carnivores with his brother Yannick, expanding into screenwriting and behind‑the‑camera contributions.

By the 2020s he had accumulated numerous festival selections, including multiple films in competition at Cannes, and was recognized for a career that successfully spans social realism, thrillers, period pieces, and character studies, reinforcing his standing as a key figure in contemporary Belgian and French cinema.

Social Media

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Personal Life

Jérémie Renier is currently in a relationship with set decorator Laura Léonard. Renier was previously in a long-term relationship with and married to Helene Helinck, a former television presenter and children’s fashion designer.

Jérémie Renier has three children in total: two sons, Arthur (born in 2001) and Oscar (born in 2006), from his relationship with Helene Helinck, and a daughter, Camille (born in 2018), from his relationship with Laura Léonard.

Filmography

• La Promesse (1996)
• L’Enfant (2005)
• In Bruges (2008)
• The Kid with a Bike (2011)
• Cloclo / My Way (2012)
• Saint Laurent (2014)

Net Worth

Jérémie Renier has an estimated net worth of $4 million. This estimate reflects a long career across Belgian and French cinema, including leading and supporting roles in award‑winning films, regular appearances at major festivals, and additional work as a writer and collaborator on selected projects, even though no official financial figure is publicly confirmed.