Jean Reno Net Worth: Movies & Career

The critically acclaimed cult classic movie Leon: The Professional actor, Jean Reno, has a net worth of $70 million.

He rose to fame after his appearance as a solo assassin in the movie Leon: The Professional.

Famous actress Natalie Portman was in the supporting role along with Reno in the movie.

Reno has worked in several French movies and has been honored by French Government for his contribution to French Cinema.

Jean Reno in MTV Awards show
Jean Reno in MTV Awards show

He is fluent in more than 5 languages and is still active in acting.

In the initial phase of his acting career, Reno was subjected to giants and heavies’ roles due to his big body structure.

His famous movies include the 1998 monster movie Godzilla, The Pink Panther (2006), The Da Vince Code (2006), The Pink Panther 2 (2009), Days and Nights (2013), Da 5 Bloods (2020).

Quick Facts

Full Name Jean Moreno y Herrera-Jimenez
Known as Jean Reno
Date of birth July 30, 1948
Place of birth Casablanca, Morocco
Age 75 year old
Marital Status Married
Wife Genevieve Reno (divorced)

Nathalie Dyszkiewciz (divorced)

Zofia Borucka

Kids Name Tom Reno

Mickel Reno

Ciel Reno

Dean Reno

Sandra Reno

Serena Reno

Father’s name N/A
Mother’s name N/A
Siblings Maria Teresa y Herrera-Jimenez
Gender Male
Zodiac Sign Leo
Education Lycee Lyautey

Lycee Carnot

Cours Simon School of Drama

Hair color Black
Eye color Dark Brown
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 70kg (154 lbs)
Chest N/A
Waist N/A
Biceps N/A
Religion Catholic
Nationality French
Ethnicity Hispanic
Sexual Orientation Straight
Profession Actor
Years active 1978-current
Net worth $70 million
Nick Name Reno
Prominent Movies Leon: The Professional (1994)

French Kiss (1995)

Godzilla (1998)

Ronin (1998)

Hotel Rwanda (2004)

The Pink Panther (2006)

Social Media N/A
Last Update March, 2024

Jean Reno Net Worth and Income

The Da Vinci Code actor Jean Reno has a staggering net worth of $70 million.

His income source is mainly acting. For his acting roles, Reno takes around $2 million in fees.

Reno has been part of many successful movies and franchises like The Da Vinci Code, Mission: Impossible, Godzilla, Flushed Away, Couples Retreat, and the Pink Panther.

The movie The Da Vinci Code alone has earned around $767 million to date in the box office.

Let’s look at his net worth in different currencies.

Currency Net Worth
Euro € 59,844,407
Pound Sterling £ 51,385,579
Australian Dollar A$ 98,107,940
Canadian Dollar C$ 89,757,150
Indian Rupee ₹5,204,675,000
BitCoin ฿ 1,409.39

Jean Reno Lifestyle and Vacations

Jean Reno is an active supporter and admirer of soccer.

The actor is often seen in soccer matches, and he supports the Italian football club Inter Milan.

Reno listened to Elvis Presley in his free time, and he is also a fan of the King of Rock and Roll.

Jean Reno likes to stay aloof from news and in the sight of the paparazzi.

He lives a peaceful and quality life in his house in France with his family and is a naturally reserved person.

He likes to keep his private life a bit personal and does not like to intertwine professional and personal life.

Even though he remains out of the limelight in the real world, he has captivated many eyes with his performances on screen in the reel world.

Actor Jean Reno wearing his iconic glasses in Leon: The Professional movie Actor Jean Reno wearing his iconic glasses in Leon: The Professional movie
Actor Jean Reno wearing his iconic glasses in Leon: The Professional movie

The rounded sunglasses wore by his character in the movie Leon: The Professional has become iconic through the years.

His style has been copied by many of his fans and new fashion enthusiasts all over the world.

The versatile actor is also often captured by the paparazzi on several vacations with his family.

He was seen on a Caribbean holiday with his family recently.

Jean Reno House, Cars and Watches

House

Reno owns a luxurious home in Les Baux de Provence in France.

He has been living there since 1989 and has a deep connection with the place.

In an interview, Reno states that the place has made him better, listened to him, and understood him better. The place has looked after him and helped him to live.

The 72-year-old actor was recently made deputy mayor of the city as well.

He would be responsible for major events and international relations for the city. In addition Reno also owns a small olive groves in Maussane-les-Alpilles.

Cars

Actor Jean Reno owns many cars in his collection.

But one to talk about is the Cadillac SRX crossover which costs around $46,000.

The Cadillac includes features like a vibrating safety seat and multiple radars with cameras and sensors.

Jean Reno snapped in his Cadillac SRX by paparazzi
Jean Reno snapped in his Cadillac SRX by paparazzi

It is not only stylish in its looks but is also safe to ride.

Apart from Cadillac, Reno also owns a stylish Bentley Bentayga, which costs around $156,900.

It has an 8-speed automatic transmission with a 600 Hp W12 twin-turbocharged engine.

The powerful engine with an exquisite look is a sure head-turner for many.

Watches

Actor Jean Reno is seen wearing a Citizen Aqualand Promaster watch in the movie The Big Blue.

The watch costs around $1k and is often used by divers as the watch is waterproof up to 200m.

Jean Reno Movies, Investments, Endorsements, and Books

Movies

Jean was the first choice to voice the famous character of Mufasa in The Lion King for the French dub version.

His performance and contributions in French cinema had solidified his image in the masses that many fans wanted him to reprise the role in the 2019 live-action movie.

Listening to the fan’s appeal, Reno was cast to voice the same character of Mufasa for the live-action movie in  2019.

He is famous for portraying roles in many languages.

Some of his English movies are French Kiss (1995), Mission: Impossible (1996), The Da Vinci Code (2006), etc.

Reno also starred in the Spanish movie 4 L (2019), which was an action-comedy movie.

Investments

Jean Reno owns an Olive Oil brand called “Reserve Jean Reno,” with a farmhouse that produces olives all around the year.

Reno owns olive groves in Maussane-Les-Alpilles, which produces olives in abundance to make more olive oil.

Jean Reno signing his Reserve Jean Reno Olive Oils
Jean Reno signing his Reserve Jean Reno Olive Oils

Working with the locals, Reno is determined to bring the best olive oil to the people.

He is also the president of the olive farmers association.

A bottle of Reserve Jean Reno Olive Oil is priced at $27.99.

Endorsements

Jean Reno has appeared and collaborated with the global logistics company UPS for various TV advertisements.

Let’s look at the video.

Along with the partnership with the logistic company, Reno has also been featured in multiple Japanese commercials for Toyota Crown.

In one of the versions, Reno is dressed as a live-action Doremon- the famous Japanese cartoon character.

Reno is expected to earn a few million dollars as the salary for appearing in the various Toyota commercials.

The actor also has his line of eyewear especially focused on designs that he loves.

The eyewear company Zigeyewear has launched more than 15 round frames in collaboration with the actor.

Books

The life story of the actor Jean Reno has been documented as a biography by writer Emmanual Haymann in a 2001 book of the same name Jean Reno.

The biography documents the achievements and struggles of the actor in the French and the English movie industry.

Jean Reno Charity

Reno has appeared in several charity galas, which collected a huge amount for a good cause to be used worldwide.

The recent  Galas include City Harvest’s 35th Anniversary Gala, which raised funds to support City Harvest’s Anti Hunger programs.

Reno in 61st Annual Artist Vs Writers Charity Softball match
Reno in 61st Annual Artist Vs. Writers Charity Softball match

Reno also attended the 61st annual Artist vs. Writers Charity Softball game, held on Herrick Park on August 15 of 2009.

The actor is also seen in a campaign for Spinal Cord and Brain Disease charity appeal where he is appealing for collecting funds for the cause.

Jean Reno Career

Jean Reno started his career at a young age at french stage plays when he appeared in plays like Ecce homo, Celimare le Bien-Aime, Societe Un, and Prends Bien grade aux zeppelins.

He debuted into movies in 1978 from the mystery movie The Hypothesis of Stolen Painting.

Reno in poster of Leon: The Professional
Reno in the poster of Leon: The Professional

He is best known for his role in Leon: The Professional.

Later Reno got the opportunity to star in a post-apocalyptic French movie called “Le Dernier Combat” in 1983.

He appeared in several acclaimed French movies like Le Grand Bleu, La Femme Nikita, and Porco Rosso.

Reno got a breakthrough in English movies when he appeared in the 1998 monster film Godzilla where he played the character of Philippe Roache.

Jean further appeared in several English movies like The Da Vinci  Code (2006), The Pink Panther 1 & 2, and Da 5 Bloods (2020)..”

Jean Reno Awards and Nominations

The talented actor Reno has a total of 5 nominations and 3 wins in Awards across the globe.

Reno is nominated for Best Actor for Leon: The Professional in 1995 at Cesar Awards.

Reno was also nominated in the Best Actor category for Les Visiteurs for the same Cesar Awards.

Also in the same Award which is Ceaser Award Reno was further nominated for Le Grand Bleu in 1989 but this time for Best Supporting Actor.

In 2016, the immensely talented actor received the President Award at the biggest film festival in the Czech Republic.

He received the award in the 51st edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

Reno with his President Award in Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Reno with his President Award in Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

Jean Reno has won a total of 3 awards in his lifetime; the remaining are the European Film Awards, where he was honored with Outstanding European Achievement in World Cinema.

And in 2012, Reno received Francois Truffaut Award in the Giffoni Film Festival 2012, the highest honor of the award, which was named after the pioneer of French New Wave, Francios Truffaut.

3 Facts about Jean Reno

  • Actor Jean Reno had received the National Order of Merit from President Jacques Chirac of France in 2003. the honor is France’s Second-highest honor for civilians.
  • Jean Reno loves the smell of fragrance, so he launched his exclusive line of perfume called Jean Reno Loves You in 2004.
  • Reno, who can fluently speak more than 5 languages, was born in Morocco to Spanish Parents and moved to France. Hence he became a full french citizen in 1968.

FAQs

How many languages does Jean Reno speak?

The talented multilingual actor Jean Reno has worked in several movies around the globe, including French, English, Spanish, Italian and Japanese, and has a strong command of that language with many others.

Where is Jean Reno now?

The Moroccan-born actor Jean Reno currently resides in one of his 3 homes in Los Angeles, California. His other houses are in Paris and Malaysia.

Why is Jean Reno Famous?

Even though starring in multiple cross-language movies across the globe, the actor Jean Reno is famously known for his powerful role in Leon: The Professional. He played a character of a solo assassin and Natalie Portman as a supporting actor.

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