ACTOR · BORN 1948
Jean Reno
- Born
- 30 July 1948, Casablanca, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]
- Known for
- Léon: The Professional (1994), The Da Vinci Code (2006), Mission: Impossible (1996), Godzilla (1998)
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8 Facts About Jean Reno's Life and Family
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Jean Reno's family comes from the Cádiz region in southern Spain; his mother was born in Jerez de la Frontera and his father in Sanlucar de Barrameda. Born into a Republican family that fled the Franco regime after the Spanish Civil War and settled in North Africa, Reno, whose real name is Juan Moreno, spent part of his childhood in Casablanca, Morocco. His family moved to France when he was 12, and this migration laid the foundation for his later becoming one of the leading names of French cinema.
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The story of how Jean Reno met his second wife, the model Nathalie, took place on the Champs-Élysées, the most famous avenue in Paris. This romantic encounter is one of the known details of Reno's private life and also symbolizes his strong bond with Paris. His marriage to Nathalie marks an important period in Reno's life.
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Jean Reno has two children from his first wife, Geneviève: his daughter Sandra, born in 1978, and his son Mickael, born in 1980. These children gave Reno the experience of becoming a father at a young age and formed the basis of his family life. Despite the intense pace of his career, Reno maintained his relationship with his children.
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Jean Reno lives his private life in Paris; he resides in the city with his two children and his wife, a model. Paris has been the center of both Reno's career and his personal life. This shows his commitment to French culture and the importance he places on his roots.
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Jean Reno has two more children from his second wife, Nathalie: Tom, born in 1996, and Serena, born in 1998. These children expanded Reno's family structure and enriched his relationships with children of different ages. Reno has maintained a close relationship with all his children.
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In 2006, Jean Reno was awarded the title of 'Favorite Son' (hijo predilecto) of Cádiz, his family's hometown. This honor strengthened the value he places on his Spanish roots and his bond with the region. In his speech at the ceremony he expressed his feelings, saying, 'I didn't cry when Chirac made me a Knight of the Legion of Honor, but I cried here'; these words show the importance he attached to this title.
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Jean Reno's daughter was born in Paris, France. This information emphasizes his family's bond with France and Paris's central place in his life. The fact that Reno's children were born in France shows his commitment to French citizenship and culture.
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Jean Reno speaks French, Spanish and English fluently. These three languages have allowed him to work easily in both French and international productions. Spanish in particular also reflects his bond with his family's origins.
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