• Name: Jensen Ackles
  • Date of Birth: March 01, 1978
  • Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Mini-bio: After modeling off and on as a young child, Ackles began to concentrate on an acting career in 1996. He appeared in several guest roles on Mr. Rhodes, Sweet Valley High, and Cybill before joining the ...( read more)cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady in 1997. He won a 1998 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer and went on to be nominated three times (in 1998, 1999, and 2000) for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Days of Our Lives.

In 2000, Ackles departed Days of Our Lives, appearing in the mini-series Blonde about the life of Marilyn Monroe. He also auditioned for the role as the young Clark Kent on Smallville, but it was offered to actor Tom Welling instead. After failing to land the part, he appeared in a guest role on the James Cameron television series Dark Angel on Fox during its first season in 2001 as Ben/X5-493, the psychopathic, serial killer "brother" of the main character Max (played by Jessica Alba). His character died after just one episode, but Ackles returned to the show as a series regular in the second season as Ben's twin, Alec/X5-494. He remained with the show until its cancellation in 2002.

Ackles worked steadily throughout 2003. He joined the cast of the WB's hit show, Dawson's Creek during the final season, playing C.J., Jen Lindley's lover. Afterward, Ackles filmed several episodes of the unaired series Still Life for Fox before it was abruptly dropped. He also had a small role in the 2004 film The Plight of Clownana. Ackles returned to Vancouver (where Dark Angel was filmed) in 2004 to become a regular on Smallville, playing Jason Teague, the romantic interest of Lana Lang, played by Kristin Kreuk. He also had a lead role in the 2005 film Devour.

Most recently, Ackles joined the cast of the new WB horror series Supernatural in 2005, where he co-stars as Dean Winchester. Dean teams with his brother Sam (Jared Padalecki) to road-trip across the country investigating the paranormal while searching for their missing father, John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). The second season is on The CW.Jensen will also appear in the 2007 film Ten Inch Hero, where he will play the role of Priestly. ensen is also in talks to portray the lead character, Leon Kennedy, in the upcoming Resident Evil: Afterlife which begins filming in 2007.
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Jensen Ackles


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"Being from Texas, I would say I favor a pair of jeans you can wear some boots with." - Jensen Ackles


Jensen Ackles Mini Biography:


Jensen was born in Dallas, Texas to Alan Roger Ackles, an actor, and Donna Joan Shaffer. His parents chose the name "Jensen" because it was uncommon and his mother found it in a church hymnal. It was the last name of the author of the hymn she was singing. Jensen Ackles is a Christian who holds his religious beliefs close to him and considers the Bible to be one of his favorite books. Ackles has an older brother, Joshua, and a younger sister, Mackenzie, and is of Irish and British ancestry. After graduated from L.V. Berkner High School, Richardson, TX, he had planned to study sports medicine at Texas Tech University and become a physical therapist but then moving to Los Angeles to become an actor.
Jensen Ackles Trivia:



flixster.actor.pane.355552624 - flixster Good friends with Christian Kane and Jared Padalecki

His first name is actually a surname and is the most common surname in Denmark.

Jensen sings and plays guitar.

Jensen screen tested with Christie Clarke, who played his sister, for his role as Eric on Days of Our Lives. However, in the scene they acted out, Christie was not playing his sister and they had to kiss

Jensen graduated from Dartmouth Elementary School in 1987; he graduated Apollo Junior High School in Richardson, Texas in 1993; and he graduated from L. V. Berkner High School in 1996 in Richardson, Texas

Jensen modeled when he was four years old, and took a break until he was ten. His school friends teased him, but when he bought a car with his earnings at age 16, he got the last laugh!

Some actors Jensen admires include Anthony Hopkins, Jim Caviezel, Ben Stiller, Brad Pitt, and Ewan McGregor Jensen has had Lasik eye surgery.

Jensen owns a Cockapoo called Icarus.

Jensen's favorite city is Austin, Texas.

Jensen's parents named him Jensen because they considered other names like Justin but found them too common. It took them three days to name him; Jensen was the last name of someone listed in the hymnal at their church.

Jensen has recently taken up golfing. He admits he isn't very good but claims he was hooked after going out to the golf course with Tom Welling of Smallville.

Jensen wears contact lenses.

Jensen is a sports junkie. He loves football, lacrosse, baseball, and basketball. He played on the baseball and lacrosse teams in high school. When he started taking theater classes, he was the only "jock" in the theater department.

Even though Jensen's favorite basketball player is Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns, his favorite team is Dallas Mavericks who traded Steve Nash to the Phoenix Suns team.

Jensen's father, Alan Ackles, is also an actor. He appeared on episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger and Dallas.

Jensen has also worked with his father in the movie Devour.

Jensen's favorite charity is Young Life. It's a Christian organization for high school teens, a youth ministry. They offer outings and ski trips, and have a camp.

Jensen's favorite time of the year is Christmas because of the holidays, the cold, the lights, and the spirit.

Jensen's favorite songs include Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah performed by Jeff Buckley and Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Jensen's favorite vacation spot is Bora Bora, Napa Valley.

Jensen planned to study sports medicine at Texas Tech Unive rsity and become a physical therapist, before he decided to move to LA to give acting a try.

Jensen's most treasured possesion is the necklace he had made in honor of his best friend, who was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver.

Jensen's first modeling gig was when he was just 2 years old. Jensen enjoys boogie-boarding, horseback riding, and photography.

Jensen moved to Los Angeles in 1996 after graduating from high school.

Jensen's brother, Josh, is about three years older than him. His sister, Mackenzie, is about seven years younger.

Jensen auditioned for the role of Clark Kent on Smallville, but lost out to Tom Welling. He ended up getting the role as Jason because of his chemistry with Kristin Kruek during the audition. Jensen and his Supernatural co-star Jared Padalecki were voted

People Magazine's "Sexiest Ghostbusters" in 2005.

Jensen's favorite season is fall.

Jensen currently splits his time between Burbank,California and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Jensen likes country music.

His favorite musician is Garth Brooks.

He sings back-up vocals on good friend Steve Carlson's albums Spot in the Corner and Rollin' On.

14 November 2009 Jensen got engaged to actress Daneel Harris. E! Online said "His rep tells us it's true". I also got confirmation from Beth of the Official Jensen Ackles Newsletter.



VITAL STATS

Jensen Ackles Information:
Eye color: Hazel green
Height: 6'1"
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Education:
Family: Parents: Alan and Donna Ackles, his father is a professional actor. His brother Josh, is about 3 years older than him, and his sister Mackenzie, is about 7 years younger.
Resides in: Hollywood, CA
Religious affiliations: Unknown
Political affiliation: Unknown
Personal interests/hobbies: Enjoys horseback riding, sings and plays the guitar.
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Other:

*Began modeling at age 4 in TV commercials for Nabisco, Radio Shack and Wal-Mart.

*Was signed as a teen by an agent after being spotted at a Dallas actors workshop.

*Abandoned plans to study sports medicine at Texas Tech University and instead moved to L.A. to pursue acting.

*Won the Soap Opera Digest award for Best Male Newcomer in 1998 for his role as Eric Brady on Days Of Our Lives.

*Along with SUPERNATURAL Co-star JARED PADALECKI was named sexiest ghostbusters in People Magazine.

*Named one of TV's Sexiest Men by TV GUIDE in 2006.

Comments

  • ladyrose130
    All I have to say is: Unicorns dance on silver
    moonbeams and shoot rainbows out their ass...

    Dean Winchester taught me that.

    Seriously Jensen, great job on Supernatural.

    Totally sexy... :)
    posted 14 days ago
  • loloambush
    I love his role in Supernatural & My bloody Valantine...
    posted 14 days ago
  • Rar287
    ♥DEAN WINCHESTER....HAPPY BIRTHDAY 24 JANUARY 1979♥
    posted 16 days ago
  • tam6965
    i think you are an awsome actor and sooooooooooooo hot xoxoxo
    posted 39 days ago
  • malihamushahid
    the boy isss sooo fiiinneeee
    posted 69 days ago
  • GRLNEXDOOR
    SOOO EXCITED TO MEET HIM IN MARCH OF NEXT YEAR!!!=)
    posted 77 days ago
  • meforyou1988
    so gorgeous and a fanastic actor and so is jared good work guys :D
    posted 81 days ago
  • godieyou
    Hottie!!
    posted 116 days ago
  • kellynyagah
    My smoking hot guy. Waoh!
    posted 146 days ago
  • tomiwa123
    hello i enjoyed ur role in dark angel and supernatural
    posted 156 days ago

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  • Fun Fact:
    Most recently, Ackles joined the cast of the new WB horror series Supernatural in 2005, where he co-stars as Dean Winchester. Dean teams with his brother Sam (Jared Padalecki) to road-trip across the country investigating the paranormal while searchi...( read more)ng for their missing father, John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). The second season is on The CW.
  • Fun Fact:
    Most recently, Ackles joined the cast of the new WB horror series Supernatural in 2005, where he co-stars as Dean Winchester. Dean teams with his brother Sam (Jared Padalecki) to road-trip across the country investigating the paranormal while searchi...( read more)ng for their missing father, John Winchester (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). The second season is on The CW.
  • Fun Fact:
    Ackles worked steadily throughout 2003. He joined the cast of the WB's hit show, Dawson's Creek during the final season, playing C.J., Jen Lindley's lover. Afterward, Ackles filmed several episodes of the unaired series Still Life for Fox before it w...( read more)as abruptly dropped. He also had a small role in the 2004 film The Plight of Clownana. Ackles returned to Vancouver (where Dark Angel was filmed) in 2004 to become a regular on Smallville, playing Jason Teague, the romantic interest of Lana Lang, played by Kristin Kreuk. He also had a lead role in the 2005 film Devour
  • Fun Fact:
    Ackles worked steadily throughout 2003. He joined the cast of the WB's hit show, Dawson's Creek during the final season, playing C.J., Jen Lindley's lover. Afterward, Ackles filmed several episodes of the unaired series Still Life for Fox before it w...( read more)as abruptly dropped. He also had a small role in the 2004 film The Plight of Clownana. Ackles returned to Vancouver (where Dark Angel was filmed) in 2004 to become a regular on Smallville, playing Jason Teague, the romantic interest of Lana Lang, played by Kristin Kreuk. He also had a lead role in the 2005 film Devour
  • Fun Fact:
    In 2000, Ackles departed Days of Our Lives, appearing in the mini-series Blonde about the life of Marilyn Monroe. He also auditioned for the role as the young Clark Kent on Smallville, but it was offered to actor Tom Welling instead. After failing to...( read more) land the part, he appeared in a guest role on the James Cameron television series Dark Angel on Fox during its first season in 2001 as Ben/X5-493, the psychopathic, serial killer "brother" of the main character Max (played by Jessica Alba). His character died after just one episode, but Ackles returned to the show as a series regular in the second season as Ben's twin, Alec/X5-494. He remained with the show until its cancellation in 2002.

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