Jean Reno

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Born

July 30, 1948 · Casablanca, French Protectorate of Morocco [now Morocco]

Birth name

Juan Moreno y Herrera Jiménez

Jean Reno is a French and Spanish actor whose career developed across French cinema and international productions. Born in Casablanca to Spanish parents, he moved to France as a teenager, studied acting at Cours Simon, and completed military service before entering the industry. Early work drew on his physical presence, later expanding into romance, action, voice roles, and cross-border collaborations, especially with Luc Besson. His trajectory includes three César Award nominations recognizing both leading and supporting performances.