Jared was born and raised on Long Island N.Y. He received his theater degree from Nassau Community college ( Theater Alma Mater of Long Island superstars Billy Crystal and Eddie Murphy and Steve Buscemi) He then trained for 2 years at H.B Studios with the legendary actress and drama teacher Uta Hagan. Over a 20 year span he enjoyed a successful theater career that included the Broadway production “An Enemy of the People” with Roy Dotrice at the Roundabout Theater. He also co-starred with Edie Falco in “Crime on goat island” at the Arena Rep Theater His first film speaking role was in the 1985 film “Prizzis Honor” where he was thrilled to play in a scene with his movie hero Jack Nicholson (Unfortunately that scene wound up on the editing room floor). After a hiatus from show business to pursue a career in the health care profession, he returned to TV and film in the 2013 TV series “Necessary Roughness” and is excited to be back in this crazy, wonderful industry. He now resides in Atlanta, Ga