This remarkable star of the screen, Jeremy Renner, faced a serious moment after an accident on Sunday, January 1. The actor known for bringing Hawkeye, the archer Clint Barton, to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was injured while shoveling snow at his property near Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra Nevada mountains south of Reno, Nevada.
A Renner spokesperson confirmed that he is in critical but stable condition following injuries from a weather related incident earlier today. He was transported to a hospital by air for treatment and observation as teams work to assess his injuries and provide care.
The representative noted that Renner is surrounded by his family and receiving attentive medical care. The Lake Tahoe region, a high mountain area often hit by heavy snow, has faced power outages and travel disruptions during a winter storm that swept through the area around New Year. In the broader United States, this storm contributed to widespread outages and heavy snowfall, with reports of weather related fatalities across the country in the past week.
Earlier in December, Renner shared a snowy image from the Lake Tahoe area on social media with a caption highlighting the intense snowfall and the region shewns as no joke. The star has spent years building a diverse career including film and television roles that have earned him recognition on both this side of the Atlantic and abroad.
Renner has earned multiple award nominations during his career, including nods for leading actor in a film released in 2010 and supporting actor a year later for performances that showcased his range in dramatic and action oriented storytelling. His filmography includes appearances in well known projects spanning from action franchises to character driven dramas, and he has contributed to several large scale productions in recent years. In the Marvel film series, he became a defining figure for the superhero Hawkeye, a role that has lived on in additional appearances across films and a dedicated Disney+ series released in late 2022. Beyond the Marvel universe, the actor has played a variety of roles that have helped audiences connect with his on screen presence.
Looking ahead, Renner is expected to appear in the second season of a high profile crime drama series, with new episodes anticipated to premiere in the near term. Viewers following his career can expect more performances that blend action with character driven moments as his schedule evolves during recovery and aftercare. The public and industry colleagues continue to send support while the actor focuses on healing and returning to screen work when ready.