Jean Reno, born Juan Moreno y Herrera–Jiménez on July 30, 1948 is a French-Spanish actor. He established himself as a leading man of French cinema through his collaborations with director Luc Besson, and has worked in numerous international productions. He is a three-time César Award nominee - Best Actor for Les Visiteurs (1993) and Léon: The Professional (1994), and Best Supporting Actor for The Big Blue (1988).
In the 1970s, Reno was just starting out in the acting world. He moved to Paris and trained at the Cours Simon drama school, working in theater and taking small film roles. During this decade, he mostly played bit parts in French TV and cinema, including appearances in films like The Hypothesis of the Stolen Painting (1979).
His breakthrough came with director Luc Besson, who cast him in Le Dernier Combat (1983), a nearly wordless post-apocalyptic film. Reno stood out with his intense physicality and expressive face. In the mid-1980s, he played supporting roles in Besson’s Subway (1985) and later starred in The Big Blue (1988), where he played Enzo Molinari, a free diver. That film was a huge hit in France and introduced Reno to a wider European audience.
In the 1980s, he often sported a neatly trimmed beard or stubble, short hair, and a serious demeanor. His style was understated but distinct—he often played brooding or tough characters with a quiet, emotional depth. Below is a collection of 18 photos of a young Jean Reno in the 1970s and 1980s:
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