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Jared Leto

Acting Born Dec 26, 1971 Bossier City, Louisiana, USA 106 credits

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.

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Career

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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Known for

Film

Masters of the Universe

as Skeletor
Film

TRON: Ares

as Ares
Film

TRON: Ares

2025
Film

Haunted Mansion

as The Hatbox Ghost

WeCrashed

as Adam Neumann

WeCrashed

2022
Film

Morbius

as Dr. Michael Morbius
Film

Morbius

2022
Film

X-Men: Days of Future Past

2014
Film

Zack Snyder's Justice League

as The Joker
Film

House of Gucci

as Paolo Gucci
Film

The Little Things

as Albert Sparma

Frequent co-stars

Samantha Mathis 2 shared titles
Angelina Jolie 2 shared titles
Rosario Dawson 2 shared titles
Winona Ryder 2 shared titles
Brittany Murphy 2 shared titles
Mary Kay Place 2 shared titles
Claire Danes 2 shared titles
A. J. Langer 2 shared titles
John Travolta 2 shared titles
Ellen Burstyn 2 shared titles

Career timeline

Masters of the UniverseThe Journey to Tron: Ares
TRON: AresTRON: Ares · ProducerTron: Ares - A Special Look30 Seconds To Mars - Pinkpop 2007
Haunted MansioniHeartRadio Jingle Ball 202330 Seconds to Mars | Digital X 2023
WeCrashedWeCrashed · Executive ProducerMorbiusMorbius · Executive ProducerAmerican Gigolo · Executive Producer
Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueHouse of GucciThe Little Things
La semaine des 4 JulieJoker: Put on a Happy Face
Camp! The MovieA Day in the Life of America · DirectorA Day in the Life of America · Producer
Free Solo · ThanksThe Outsider
Blade Runner 20492036: Nexus DawnLinkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester BenningtonWho Is Arthur Chu?
Suicide SquadDC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice LeagueHoly Hell · Executive Producer
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertJeremy Scott: The People's DesignerBartholomew Cubbins 2006–2014Bartholomew Cubbins 2006–2014 · DirectorBartholomew Cubbins 2006–2014 · Producer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonVariety Studio: Actors on Actors
Dallas Buyers ClubActing Disruptive30 Seconds To Mars: Live in iTunes Festival30 Seconds to Mars | Hollywood Bowl Live30 Seconds to Mars | Rock Am Ring 2013
Stories We Tell · ThanksArtifactArtifact · DirectorArtifact · Producer
TT3D: Closer to the Edge30 Seconds to Mars | MTV World Stage
ConanBBC Radio 1's Live LoungeSkyline · ThanksRadio 1's Big Weekend30 Seconds To Mars - Rock Am Ring
Mr. NobodyLive from Studio Five
Chapter 27Chapter 27 · Executive ProducerEdge of the Earth featuring 30 Seconds To MarsEdge of the Earth featuring 30 Seconds To Mars · Director
The Armenian GenocideLonely Hearts
Lord of War
AlexanderShooting 'Panic Room'
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Phone BoothSol GoodeCelebrities Uncensored
Panic RoomHighway
The Making of Requiem for a Dream
American PsychoRequiem for a DreamSunset Strip
Fight ClubGirl, InterruptedBlack and White
The Thin Red LineUrban LegendBasil
Leute heuteSwitchbackPrefontaine
The Last of the High Kings
How to Make an American Quilt

Full filmography

  • 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