Jared Leto (born December 26, 1971) is an American actor and musician, he has appeared in films such as Fight Club, Panic Room and Lonely Hearts and is lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. His first major acting performance was as Jordan Catalano in the television series My So-Called Life, this led to a film career, including a well-renowned role in the independent film Chapter 27, where Leto plays Joh...
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Jared Leto (born December 26, 1971) is an American actor and musician, he has appeared in films such as Fight Club, Panic Room and Lonely Hearts and is lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. His first major acting performance was as Jordan Catalano in the television series My So-Called Life, this led to a film career, including a well-renowned role in the independent film Chapter 27, where Leto plays John Lennon's killer.
Leto was born on December 26, 1971 in Bossier City, Louisiana. During his childhood, Leto and his family—his mother, Constance, and his older brother Shannon Leto—moved frequently, living in Louisiana, Wyoming, Colorado, Virginia, and even Haiti.
After dropping out briefly in the 10th grade, Jared decided to return and focus on his education at Flint Hill School in Oakton, Virginia. He graduated from Emerson Preparatory School in Washington, DC in 1989. When he finished school, Leto enrolled at Philadelphia's University of...
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