Jared Leto

**Jared Leto** (born **Jared Joseph Leto**) was born on **December 26, 1971**. He is an American actor and musician, notable for his method acting in various roles. Over his career spanning three decades, he has garnered numerous accolades including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Leto is also recognized for his musicianship and distinguished stage persona as the frontman of the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars. He began his career on the television series My So-Called Life (1994) before making his film debut in How to Make an American Quilt (1995). After garnering critical attention for his performance in Prefontaine (1997) and supporting roles in films such as Fight Club (1999) and American Psycho (2000), he received praise for his lead role in Requiem for a Dream (2000). Leto has also starred in films like Suicide Squad (2016), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), The Little Things (2021), and House of Gucci (2021), with his performance in Dallas Buyers Club (2013) earning him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Musically, Leto formed Thirty Seconds to Mars in 1998 with his older brother Shannon. Their debut album, 30 Seconds to Mars (2002), received positive reviews but limited commercial success. Subsequent releases led them to gain further critical and commercial success and as of now, they have sold over 15 million albums globally.