Jared Leto

Born:December 26, 1971

Place of Birth:Bossier City, Louisiana, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Jared Leto, born on December 26, 1971, in the United States, is a versatile talent known for his work as both an actor and a musician. Rising to fame with his role as Jordan Catalano in the iconic television series "My So-Called Life" in 1994, Leto quickly made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Transitioning to the big screen, he showcased his acting prowess in films like "Requiem for a Dream" (2000), where his portrayal of a heroin addict garnered critical acclaim.

In addition to his acting career, Leto is the lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and main songwriter for the band Thirty Seconds to Mars, which he formed with his brother Shannon Leto. Their music has received both critical and commercial success, with albums like "A Beautiful Lie" (2005) and "This Is War" (2009) propelling them to worldwide fame. Leto's dedication to his music is as unwavering as his commitment to his acting roles.

Known for his method acting approach, Leto immerses himself fully in his characters, often staying in character throughout filming to deliver authentic and compelling performances. This dedication to his craft has led him to take on a diverse range of roles, from a transgender woman in "Dallas Buyers Club" (2013) to the Joker in "Suicide Squad" (2016), showcasing his range and versatility as an actor.

Throughout his career, Leto has been recognized with prestigious awards such as an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in "Dallas Buyers Club." His ability to transform himself for each role he takes on has solidified his reputation as a talented and committed actor in the industry.

In recent years, Leto has continued to captivate audiences with his performances in films like "Blade Runner 2049" (2017), "The Little Things" (2021), and "House of Gucci" (2021). His nuanced portrayals have earned him nominations for esteemed awards, further cementing his status as a respected figure in Hollywood.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Leto is known for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in various charitable causes. His passion for both his art and making a positive impact on the world sets him apart as a multifaceted talent with a heart for giving back.

As Jared Leto continues to push boundaries and challenge himself in his career, audiences can expect to see more captivating performances and groundbreaking music from this multi-talented artist who shows no signs of slowing down.

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Filmography

Acting

Fight Club

Angel Face

1999

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

Blade Runner 2049

Niander Wallace

2017

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.

Zack Snyder's Justice League

The Joker

2021

Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

American Psycho

Paul Allen

2000

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.

Lord of War

Vitaly Orlov

2005

Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.

Suicide Squad

The Joker

2016

From DC Comics comes the Suicide Squad, an antihero team of incarcerated supervillains who act as deniable assets for the United States government, undertaking high-risk black ops missions in exchange for commuted prison sentences.

Morbius

Dr. Michael Morbius

2022

Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Michael Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success soon reveals itself to be a remedy potentially worse than the disease.

Mr. Nobody

Nemo Nobody (Adult / Old)

2009

Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence with his wife and 3 children; one day, he wakes up as a mortal centenarian in the year 2092.

Girl, Interrupted

Tobias Jacobs

1999

Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.

Alexander

Hephaistion

2004

Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

Requiem for a Dream

Harry Goldfarb

2000

The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.

The Little Things

Albert Sparma

2021

Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.

House of Gucci

Paolo Gucci

2021

When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately… murder.

Panic Room

Junior

2002

Trapped in their New York brownstone's panic room, a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, newly divorced Meg Altman and her young daughter Sarah play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with three intruders - Burnham, Raoul and Junior - during a brutal home invasion. But the room itself is the focal point because what the intruders really want is inside it.

The Thin Red Line

2nd Lt. William Whyte

1998

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

Haunted Mansion

The Hatbox Ghost

2023

A woman and her son enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.

Dallas Buyers Club

Rayon

2013

Loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug-taking, women-loving, homophobic man who in 1986 was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and given thirty days to live.

Phone Booth

Bobby (uncredited)

2003

A slick New York publicist who picks up a ringing receiver in a phone booth is told that if he hangs up, he'll be killed... and the little red light from a laser rifle sight is proof that the caller isn't kidding.

Urban Legend

Paul Gardener

1998

A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.

The Outsider

Nick Lowell

2018

A former American G.I. joins a yakuza family after his release from prison in post-World War II Osaka.

2036: Nexus Dawn

Niander Wallace

2017

This in-world short film takes place in the year 2036 and revolves around Jared Leto’s character, Niander Wallace. In this short, Wallace introduces a new line of “perfected” replicants called the Nexus 9, seeking to get the prohibition on replicants repealed. This no doubt has serious ramifications that will be crucial to the plot of Blade Runner 2049.

Production

Morbius

Executive Producer

2022

Skyline

Thanks

2010

When strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, people are drawn outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth. Now the band of survivors must fight for their lives as the world unravels around them.