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Angus T. Jones
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Jones at the 38th People's Choice Awards in January 2012
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Angus Turner Jones
October 8, 1993 Austin, Texas, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–2016, 2023–present |
| Known for | Jake Harper in Two and a Half Men |
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Angus Turner Jones (born October 8, 1993) is an American actor. He started acting when he was very young. His first movie was Simpatico in 1999. He then had roles in films like See Spot Run (2001) and The Rookie (2002).
Angus T. Jones became very well-known for playing Jake Harper on the TV show Two and a Half Men. He was on the show from 2003 to 2013. For his role, he won two Young Artist Awards and a TV Land Award. In 2012, he shared some thoughts about the show, and his character's role was changed. He left the show in 2014 but came back for the final episode in 2015.
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Acting Career Highlights
Angus T. Jones began his acting journey at a young age. His first movie role was in 1999 when he was just five years old. He appeared in the film Simpatico.
Early Film Roles
Between 2001 and 2003, Angus T. Jones took on several supporting roles in movies. These included See Spot Run, where he had a starring part. He also appeared in The Rookie, Bringing Down the House, George of the Jungle 2, and The Christmas Blessing.
Starring in Two and a Half Men
In 2003, Jones was chosen for a main role in the TV show Two and a Half Men. He played Jake Harper, a 10-year-old boy. Jake lived with his dad, played by Jon Cryer, and his uncle, played by Charlie Sheen. The show was very popular in the United States for many years. It often had about 15 million viewers.
In 2010, when he was 17, Angus T. Jones became one of the highest-paid child stars on television. His contract for Two and a Half Men gave him a lot of money for each episode.
During the ninth season of the show (2011-2012), Jake's character grew up. Angus T. Jones mentioned in March 2012 that he felt a bit uncomfortable with some of the new storylines for Jake. He said it felt "very awkward" to act out more grown-up situations when he was still a teenager.
In November 2012, Jones shared that he had found a new religious faith. He said he no longer wanted to be on Two and a Half Men because he felt it didn't fit with his beliefs. He even suggested that people stop watching the show. After this, he released a statement saying he was thankful for his time on the show.
His character, Jake, did not appear in the last few episodes of season 10. In April 2013, it was announced that his role would be smaller for season 11. However, he did not appear in Season 11 at all. Another actress, Amber Tamblyn, joined the show. On March 18, 2014, Angus T. Jones officially said he was leaving the show. He did return for a short appearance in the very last episode of the series, which aired on February 19, 2015.
Life Outside Acting
In October 2012, Angus T. Jones talked about his religious journey in a radio interview. In 2016, he joined a company called Tonite, which creates multimedia and events.
Later in 2016, Jones said he was no longer part of certain faith-based groups. He also shared that he was interested in acting again. After leaving Two and a Half Men, he attended the University of Colorado Boulder.
Helping Others
Angus T. Jones has used his fame to support many good causes. On June 7, 2008, he helped the First Star Organization. This group works to help children who have been abused or neglected.
Two months later, he joined other famous people at the "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp." On October 4, 2008, Jones went to an event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This hospital helps children with serious illnesses.
In October 2009, Jon Cryer, his co-star from Two and a Half Men, gave Jones an award. It was the Rising Star of 2009 award from Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jones has also supported the Be A Star alliance, which works to prevent bullying.
Film and Television Roles
Angus T. Jones has appeared in several films and television shows throughout his career.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Simpatico | "Five-year-old kid" | |
| 2001 | See Spot Run | James McGuire | |
| 2002 | The Rookie | Hunter Morris | |
| 2003 | Bringing Down the House | Georgie Sanderson | |
| George of the Jungle 2 | George Jr. | Direct-to-video | |
| 2010 | Due Date | Jake Harper |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | ER | Sean Gattney | Episode: "Quo Vadis?" |
| Dinner with Friends | Sammy | Television film | |
| 2003 | Audrey's Rain | Tye Powell | |
| 2003–2013; 2015 | Two and a Half Men | Jake Harper | 226 episodes |
| 2005 | The Christmas Blessing | Charlie Bennett | Television film |
| Big Brother 6 | Himself | Guest appearance | |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Himself | Episode: "Two and a Half Deaths" |
| 2010 | Hannah Montana | T.J. | Episode: "Sweet Home Hannah Montana" |
| 2016 | Horace and Pete | Horace, the 9th | Episode: "10" |
| 2023 | Bookie | Himself | Episode: "Always Smell the Money" |
Awards and Recognition
Angus T. Jones has received several awards for his acting, especially for his role in Two and a Half Men.
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
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| 2002 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young actor age 10 or younger | See Spot Run |
| 2003 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young actor age 10 or younger | The Rookie |
| Won | Character and Morality Entertainment Awards | Carmie Award | ||
| 2004 | Won | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series: (Comedy or Drama): Young actor age 10 or younger | Two and a Half Men |
| 2006 | Won | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy): Supporting Young Actor | |
| 2008 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series: Leading Young Actor | |
| 2009 | Won | TV Land Awards | Future Classic Award |
See also
In Spanish: Angus T. Jones para niños
