On December 26, 1971, Jared Joseph Leto was born in Bossier City, Louisiana. He is an American actor, singer and composer. He is also a director, producer, activist, philanthropist, photographer and businessman. Early YearsConstance Leto, mother of Jared and Shannon, had joined the hippie movement and this is why her children had such an artistic influence. They moved around a lot and encountered many other cultures. He studied painting at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, but transferred to the School of Visual Arts in New York to study acting. In 1992 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the world of music, while also dedicating himself to acting. In the period from 1992 to 1995 he appeared in a relatively unknown television series, while in 1994 he made his debut in the TV series “My So-Called Life” with the role of Jordan Katalano. He later made his film debut in How to Make an American Quilt in 1995 and played the role of Olympic athlete Steve Prefontaine in Prefontaine in 1997. Acting Leto has also played roles in...