Jared Leto Born: Oscar Winner and Rock Frontman
Jared Leto built parallel careers as a critically acclaimed actor and rock frontman, winning an Academy Award for Dallas Buyers Club while leading Thirty Seconds to Mars to multi-platinum success. His commitment to physical transformation for roles—gaining and losing dramatic amounts of weight—became as noted as his performances themselves.
December 26, 1971
55 years ago
What Else Happened on December 26
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