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Before acting, Jean Reno  aspired to be a  professional  football player.

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Jean Reno is fluent in  French, Spanish,  English, and Italian. 

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Jean Reno adopted his  stage name as a  tribute to Reno,  Nevada. 

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Reno's distinctive  appearance is characterized  by his intense blue eyes. 

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Jean Reno made his  Russian film debut in  "The Best Day of My Life." 

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Jean Reno holds a  private pilot's license  and enjoys flying. 

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Jean Reno shares a  close bond with  director Luc Besson. 

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Reno learned acting  through classes and  theater, not  formal training. 

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Jean Reno performs  many action  sequences himself. 

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Jean Reno has provided  French voice-overs for  animated characters, like  "Gustav" in "The Tale of  Despereaux."