Jeremy Renner: Oscar-nominated actor known for role as expert marksman Hawkeye

Jeremy Renner was best known for portraying Marvel superhero Hawkeye before he broke more than 30 bones in a snowplough accident. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire

Jeremy Renner was best known for portraying the Marvel expert marksman and member of The Avengers superhero team, Hawkeye, before he broke more than 30 bones in a snowplough accident.

The twice Oscar-nominated Hollywood actor starred in 2012’s The Avengers which saw Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow team up for the first time before going on to play bow and arrow-wielding Clint Barton throughout the various extended universe.