Jared Leto

Description: (American Actor and Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'Thirty Seconds to Mars')

Jared Leto is an actor and musician, best known for his portrayal of a transgender woman in the award-winning movie ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’ He began his acting career by making a cameo appearance in the television sitcom ‘Camp Wilder.’ Subsequently, he was cast to perform more substantial roles. A major breakthrough came in the form of an offer to play ‘Jordan Catalano’ in the teen drama television series ‘My So-Called Life.’ His performance in the series got him noticed. In an attempt to take his career forward, he made an entry into Hollywood with the film ‘How to Make an American Quilt.’ However, it was his role in ‘Prefontaine’ that earned him critical acclaim as an actor. His performance in ‘Prefontaine’ would land him leading roles in the future. One of his most challenging roles was that of ‘Rayon,’ a transgender woman, in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ for which he received an ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actor.’ Apart from acting, he has also found success as a musician. He formed a rock band called ‘30 Seconds to Mars’ along with his brother Shannon Leto and his friends. The band experimented with progressive metal, alternative rock, hard rock, emo, and synthrock. Generally, their lyrics are an allusion to philosophy and spirituality, reflecting the style of their favorite rock band ‘Pink Floyd.’

Overview

Birthday December 26, 1971 (Capricorn)
Born In United States
Alternative names Jared Joseph Leto
Height 175 cm
Parents Anthony L. Bryant
Constance Leto
Relatives Jamie Leto, Mateo Leto, Matthias Bryant, Shannon Leto

Did you know

Is Jared Leto vegan? Yes, Jared Leto is known to follow a vegan lifestyle and has been vocal about his support for animal rights and environmental causes.
Has Jared Leto ever won an Oscar? Yes, Jared Leto won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Rayon in the film "Dallas Buyers Club" in 2014.
Is Jared Leto a musician? Yes, Jared Leto is a musician and the lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for the band Thirty Seconds to Mars, which he co-founded with his brother Shannon Leto.
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