Sebastian Amoruso: 10 Things to Know About the Avatar Star on the Rise

Sebastian Amoruso is quickly making a name for himself in Hollywood. The 26-year-old has gained recognition through his work on I Know What You Did Last Summer and the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, where he portrays Jet, the magnetic yet uncompromising leader of the Freedom Fighters. He's back in the role for the newly released second season on Netflix, which premiered this week alongside several of his castmates.

Beyond the screen, Amoruso is a multifaceted creative with plenty of interesting dimensions to his story. Here's what the actor revealed about himself:

Musical Training and Talent Amoruso spent 12 years training as a violinist, attending Suzuki institutes during summer breaks and winning a violin competition. He later mastered guitar in just four months to prepare for a leading role in American Idiot. Today, he plays five instruments total. He also writes and produces music under the moniker DIVINITI, and notably wrote, recorded, and released the single "OVERLIGHT" in just one night.

Fashion and Collections His wardrobe includes 29 leather jackets, each one different from the next. According to Amoruso, he's managed to convince himself that every single one serves a distinct purpose.

Athletic Background Before dedicating himself to acting, Amoruso was both a ballet dancer and a competitive club soccer striker—a combination he now recognizes as quite telling about his personality.

Childhood Quirks His mother had a practical approach to his early morning violin lessons starting at 6:00 a.m.—she'd put him to bed fully dressed to save time in the morning.

Career Pattern Nearly every character Amoruso has played has met their end on screen, a pattern that's become a running gag among his friends and family.

Combat Skills He holds certifications in both single and double nun chucks, a background that unexpectedly proved invaluable when learning dual hook swords for his Avatar role.

On-Set Injury While filming one of Jet's most significant action sequences for Avatar, Amoruso broke his leg. The subsequent recovery process ranks among the most demanding physical challenges he's faced.

Passion for Vehicles Outside of performing, Amoruso is deeply passionate about motorcycles and high-performance cars. He loves the work of building, modifying, restoring, and researching vehicles, viewing each machine as having its own distinct personality and history—much like the characters he brings to life.

Pet Naming Logic Amoruso once owned a bearded dragon named Septimus, inspired by the Septimus Heap fantasy series. He initially considered naming the reptile Eragon but ultimately decided against it based on his interpretation of that fantasy universe's lore.

Avatar: The Last Airbender season two is now available to stream on Netflix.