Jared Leto
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 26, 1971 in Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 106 credits in database
Biography
Jared Leto is an American actor born on December 26, 1971, in Bossier City, Louisiana. He began his career with television appearances in the early 1990s, gaining recognition for his role as Jordan Catalano on the television series My So-Called Life in 1994. Leto made his film debut in How to Make an American Quilt in 1995 and received critical praise for his performance in Prefontaine in 1997. He has appeared in various films, including The Thin Red Line, Fight Club, Girl, Interrupted, American Psycho, and Requiem for a Dream, among others. Leto has a total of 93 known credits in acting.
Career overview
Jared Leto began his acting career with television appearances in the early 1990s. He gained recognition for his role as Jordan Catalano on the television series My So-Called Life in 1994. Leto made his film debut in How to Make an American Quilt in 1995.
He went on to appear in a number of supporting roles, including The Thin Red Line in 1998, Fight Club in 1999, Girl, Interrupted in 1999, and American Psycho in 2000. Leto also took on the lead role in Urban Legend in 1998. His portrayal of heroin addict Harry Goldfarb in Requiem for a Dream in 2000 earned him critical acclaim.
Jared Leto has a long history of acting credits, with over 90 known credits to his name. He was born on December 26, 1971, in Bossier City, Louisiana, USA. Leto's early career was marked by a mix of television and film appearances, with a growing reputation for his performances in a range of roles.
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Full Filmography
106 titles- Masters of the Universe (2026) as Skeletor
- The Journey to Tron: Ares (2026)
- TRON: Ares (2025) as Ares
- TRON: Ares (2025) Producer
- Tron: Ares - A Special Look (2025) as Ares
- 30 Seconds To Mars - Pinkpop 2007 (2025) as Self
- Haunted Mansion (2023) as The Hatbox Ghost
- iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023 (2023) as Self - Presenter
- 30 Seconds to Mars | Digital X 2023 (2023) as Self
- WeCrashed (2022) as Adam Neumann
- WeCrashed (2022) Executive Producer
- Morbius (2022) as Dr. Michael Morbius
- Morbius (2022) Executive Producer
- American Gigolo (2022) Executive Producer
- Post Malone: Runaway (2022) as Self
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as The Joker
- House of Gucci (2021) as Paolo Gucci
- The Little Things (2021) as Albert Sparma
- La semaine des 4 Julie (2020) as Self
- Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020) as Self
- Camp! The Movie (2019) as Self
- A Day in the Life of America (2019) Director
- A Day in the Life of America (2019) Producer
- Free Solo (2018) Thanks
- The Outsider (2018) as Nick Lowell
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) as Niander Wallace
- 2036: Nexus Dawn (2017) as Niander Wallace
- Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Who Is Arthur Chu? (2017) as Self - Actor/Musician
- Suicide Squad (2016) as The Joker
- DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League (2016)
- Holy Hell (2016) Executive Producer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Musical Guest
- Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer (2015) as Self
- Bartholomew Cubbins 2006–2014 (2015) as Self - Bartholomew Cubbins
- Bartholomew Cubbins 2006–2014 (2015) Director
- Bartholomew Cubbins 2006–2014 (2015) Producer
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Dallas Buyers Club (2013) as Rayon
- Acting Disruptive (2013) as Self
- 30 Seconds To Mars: Live in iTunes Festival (2013) as Narrator (voice) / Self
- 30 Seconds to Mars | Hollywood Bowl Live (2013) as Self
- 30 Seconds to Mars | Rock Am Ring 2013 (2013) as Self
- 30 Seconds To Mars | Rock In Rio 2013 (2013) as Self
- 30 Seconds to Mars | Live at Download Festival 2013 (2013) as Self
- Stories We Tell (2012) Thanks
- Artifact (2012) as Self
- Artifact (2012) Director
- Artifact (2012) Producer
- TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 30 Seconds to Mars | MTV World Stage (2011) as Narrator (voice) / Self
- Conan (2010) as Self
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010) as Self
- Skyline (2010) Thanks
- Radio 1's Big Weekend (2010) as Self
- 30 Seconds To Mars - Rock Am Ring (2010) as Self
- Mr. Nobody (2009) as Nemo Nobody (Adult / Old)
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Chapter 27 (2007) as Mark David Chapman
- Chapter 27 (2007) Executive Producer
- Edge of the Earth featuring 30 Seconds To Mars (2007) as Self
- Edge of the Earth featuring 30 Seconds To Mars (2007) Director
- The Armenian Genocide (2006) as Haig Baronian (voice)
- Lonely Hearts (2006) as Ray Fernandez
- Lord of War (2005) as Vitaly Orlov
- Alexander (2004) as Hephaistion
- Shooting 'Panic Room' (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Phone Booth (2003) as Bobby (uncredited)
- Sol Goode (2003) as Sage (uncredited)
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- Panic Room (2002) as Junior
- Highway (2002) as Jack Hayes
- The Making of Requiem for a Dream (2001) as Self
- American Psycho (2000) as Paul Allen
- Requiem for a Dream (2000) as Harry Goldfarb
- Sunset Strip (2000) as Glen Walker
- Fight Club (1999) as Angel Face
- Girl, Interrupted (1999) as Tobias Jacobs
- Black and White (1999) as Casey
- The Thin Red Line (1998) as 2nd Lt. William Whyte
- Urban Legend (1998) as Paul Gardener
- Basil (1998) as Basil
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Switchback (1997) as Lane Dixon
- Prefontaine (1997) as Steve Prefontaine
- The Last of the High Kings (1996) as Frankie Griffin
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) as Beck
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Presenter
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Michael
- My So-Called Life (1994) as Jordan Catalano
- Cool and the Crazy (1994) as Michael
- Almost Home (1993) as Rick Aiken
- Camp Wilder (1992)
- The Torkelsons (1991) as Rick Aiken
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Lunik Heist
- Untitled "The Talented Dr. Gray" Film as Dr. Lawrence Gray
- Untitled "The Talented Dr. Gray" Film Producer
- Assassination
- Untitled Karl Lagerfeld Biopic as Karl Lagerfeld
- Untitled Karl Lagerfeld Biopic Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jared Leto best known for?
Jared Leto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Masters of the Universe (2026), TRON: Ares (2025), TRON: Ares (2025), Haunted Mansion (2023).
When and where was Jared Leto born?
Jared Leto was born on December 26, 1971 in Bossier City, Louisiana, USA.
How many credits does Jared Leto have?
Jared Leto has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Jared Leto's background in cinema and television?
Jared Leto is an American actor born on December 26, 1971, in Bossier City, Louisiana. He began his career with television appearances in the early 1990s, gaining recognition for his role as Jordan Catalano on the television series My So-Called Life in 1994. Leto made his film debut in How to Make an American Quilt in ...
Jared Leto by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self - Presenter — aged about 22
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 12
- Fight Club (1999) as Angel Face — aged about 27
- The Torkelsons (1991) as Rick Aiken — aged about 19
- Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) as The Joker — aged about 49
- Requiem for a Dream (2000) as Harry Goldfarb — aged about 28
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