Debut Movie

Jean Reno began his film career in 1983 with Le Dernier Combat, a post-apocalyptic film directed by Luc Besson. This marked the beginning of a long-standing collaboration between Reno and Besson.

Personal Life

Born on 1948-07-30 in Casablanca, French Morocco, as Juan Moreno y Herrera-Jiménez, Reno is of Spanish descent. His parents, originally from Andalusia, Spain, moved to North Africa to escape the Francoist regime. At 17, Reno relocated to France, where he pursued acting at the Cours Simon School of Drama in Paris. He has been married three times and is a father to six children.

Trivia

Jean Reno is multilingual, fluent in French, Spanish, Italian, and English. He turned down the role of Agent Smith in The Matrix. Additionally, he provided the French voice for Mufasa in The Lion King.

Awards

Throughout his career, Jean Reno has received several honors, including nominations for the César Award for Best Actor for his roles in Les Visiteurs (1993) and Léon: The Professional (1994). In 2024, he was promoted to Commander of the Legion of Honor in France.

Upcoming Project

In 2024, Jean Reno released his first novel, Emma, showcasing his talent beyond acting.