Jensen Ackles Biography
Jensen Ackles is an American actor and also a musician. He is well known for his role as Dean Winchester in The WB/CW dark fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005–2020) and also for being in television series such as NBC’s Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady.
Jensen Ackles Age| Birthday
How old is Ackles? He is 45 years old as of 2024. He was born on March 1, 1978, in Dallas, United States.
Jensen Ackles Education
Ackles studied at Lloyd V. Berkner High School.
Jensen Ackles Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
Jensen Ackles Family
Ackles was born in Dallas and grew up in Richardson. He is the son of Donna Joan his mother and Alan Roger Ackles his father who is an actor.
Jensen Ackles Wife|Married
Ackles is in a happy marriage with his wife Danneel Harris who is an actress and model. They got engaged in November 2009 and later tied the knot on May 15, 2010.
Jensen Ackles Children| kids
Ackles and his wife Danneel Harris are blessed with three children, a daughter and a pair of twins. The first daughter was born in May 2013 and the twins, a boy and a girl were born in December 2016.
Jensen Ackles Career
Ackles delved into an acting career in 1996, focusing on guest roles in series such as Mr. Rhodes, Sweet Valley High, and Cybill. Subsequently, he joined the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives in 1997, portraying Eric Brady. Ackles garnered recognition, winning a 1998 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer and receiving three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series in 1998, 1999, and 2000. In 2000, Ackles left Days of Our Lives and ventured into the mini-series Blonde, dedicated to Marilyn Monroe’s life.
Despite auditioning for the role of young Clark Kent on Smallville, he landed a guest role on Dark Angel in 2001, returning as a series regular in the second season. Following this, he worked on various projects, including Dawson’s Creek, the unaired series Still Life, and the 2004 film The Plight of Clownana. Ackles also declined a role in Tru Calling, leading to the character being renamed “Jensen.” Returning to Smallville in 2004, Ackles played Jason Teague, the assistant football coach. His involvement extended to the 2005 film Devour. Notably, in 2005, he joined the cast of Supernatural, a horror/action series on the WB, where he portrayed Dean Winchester. The show concluded after a remarkable fifteen-season run, establishing it as the longest-running North American sci-fi series.
More Information
In 2007, Ackles embraced the role of Priestly in the independent comedy Ten Inch Hero. He received acclaim for his comedic timing, and the film was released on DVD in 2009. Additionally, Ackles made his professional theatre debut in A Few Good Men in 2007. He expanded his filmography with the 2009 remake of My Bloody Valentine 3D and voiced Red Hood in the animated film Batman: Under The Red Hood in 2010.
Venturing into the realm of video games, Ackles voiced a character in Tron: Evolution in 2010. Beyond acting, he pursued a music career, releasing the song “Sounds of Someday” and forming a Radio Company with Steve Carlson. Their debut album, Vol. 1, was released in 2019, followed by Vol. 2 in 2021 and Keep on Ramblin in 2023. Ackles joined The Boys in its third season in 2020, portraying Ben / B.C.L. RED / Soldier Boy. He later played a version of Soldier Boy in the Gen V spin-off episode “Jumanji.” In collaboration with his wife, Ackles established Chaos Machine Productions, developing projects with Warner Bros. Television. Notably, they developed a Supernatural prequel spinoff for The CW, titled The Winchesters, which was picked up to series in 2022.
In October 2021, Ackles took on the role of U.S. Marshal Wood Helm in the Western feature Rust, alongside Alec Baldwin. Tragically, production was temporarily halted following the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In May 2022, Ackles guest-starred in the ABC drama Big Sky’s second-season finale, “Catch a Few Fish,” as temporary sheriff Beau Arlen. The role was set to become a series regular for the show’s third season, which was ordered shortly after the episode aired.
Films and Television Shows
Films
- The Plight of Clownana
- Devour
- Ten Inch Hero
- My Bloody Valentine 3D
- Batman: Under the Red Hood
- Buddy Games
- Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
- Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
- Legion of Super-Heroes
- Justice League: Warworld
- Buddy Games: Spring Awakening
- TBA Rust
Television Shows
- Wishbone
- Sweet Valley High
- Mr. Rhodes
- Cybill
- Days of Our Lives
- Blonde
- Dark Angel
- Dawson’s Creek
- Still Life
- Smallville
- Supernatural
- Supernatural: The Anime Series
- Undead Noise
- The Hillywood Show
- Kings of Con
- walker
- Big Sky
- The Boys
- The Winchesters
- Gen V
Awards and Nominations
- Soap Opera Digest Awards (1998)
- Daytime Emmy Awards (1999)
- Teen Choice Awards (2006)
- Constellation Awards (2006)
- SFX Awards (2007)
- Constellation Awards (2008)
- Ewwy Awards (2008)
- Constellation Awards (2009)
- Ewwy Awards (2010
- Constellation Awards (2010)
- TV Guide Awards(2011)
- Teen Choice Awards Choice (2012)
- Constellation Awards (2013)
- People’s Choice Awards (2013)
- SFX Awards (2013)
- Teen Choice Awards (2013)
- People’s Choice Awards (2014)
- Teen Choice Awards(2015)
- People’s Choice Awards (2017)
- Teen Choice Awards (2017)
- Critics’ Choice Super Awards (2021)
- The Boys Saturn Awards (2022)
Jensen Ackles Salary|Net Worth
Ackles has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about Ackles
Who is Ackles?
Jensen Ackles is an American actor and also a musician. He is well known for his role as Dean Winchester in The WB/CW dark fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005–2020) and also for being in television series such as NBC’s Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady.
Is Ackles Married?
Ackles is in a happy marriage with his wife Danneel Harris who is an actress and model. They got engaged in November 2009 and later tied the knot on May 15, 2010.
Where does Ackles Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.
