Jared
Leto (born December 26, 1971) is an American actor and musician.
His first major acting performance was as Jordan Catalano in the
television series My So-Called Life. This led to a growing film
career, including a critically acclaimed portrayal of a drug
addict in Requiem for a Dream. Additionally, Leto is the lead
vocalist, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter of the alternative
rock band 30 Seconds to Mars. it was his portrayal of heroin
addict Harry Goldfarb in Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream
that garnered him more critical praise. After that, he returned
with David Fincher for Panic Room, then acted opposite Colin
Farrell in Oliver Stone's Alexander, and later with Nicolas Cage
in Lord of War. Aside from his film career, Jared Leto is the lead
vocalist, rhythm guitarist and sole songwriter of the band 30
Seconds to Mars along with his brother, Shannon Leto, on drums.
They started the band in 1998 and have released two albums: their
eponymous debut 30 Seconds to Mars and 2005's A Beautiful Lie.
They began opening for other bands and started their first ever
headlining tour, Forever Night Never Day, in March of 2006. In May
2007, they started touring Europe, as the opening act for Linkin
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