• Jared Leto is an actor and musician who has won acclaim for his challenging film roles. After getting his start on the MTV drama My So-Called Life, Leto moved into feature length movies and starred in a number of films, including Fight Club and The Thin Red Line. His breakout movie role came in the 2000 film Requiem for a Dream, in which he played a Heroin addict. Leto's portrayal was critically praised and led to a slew of new movie roles, including Panic Room and Lord of War. His most recent movie role was playing John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman in the film Chapter 27. Besides his film work, Leto is also the front man, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for the alternative rock band, 30 Seconds to Mars.

• 1. Full Name: Jared Joseph Leto
  2. Born: December 26, 1971
  3. Place of Birth: Bossier City, Louisiana
  4. Years Active: 1995-Present
  5. Moved around a lot as a child with his mom and brother, Shannon Leto
  6. Moved to Los Angeles in 1992
  7. Is a vegetarian
  8. Gained 65 pounds to play the part of Mark Chapman in Chapter 27

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