Angus T. Jones facts for kids
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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 is best known for playing Jake Harper on the TV show Two and a Half Men. For this role, he won two Young Artist Awards and a TV Land Award.
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Becoming an Actor
Angus T. Jones started acting when he was very young. His first movie role was in 1999, when he was just five years old. The film was called Simpatico.
From 2001 to 2003, he appeared in several other movies. These included See Spot Run, The Rookie, and Bringing Down the House. He also acted in George of the Jungle 2 and The Christmas Blessing.
Starring in Two and a Half Men
In 2003, Angus got a big role in the TV show Two and a Half Men. He played Jake Harper, who was the "half man" in the show's title. Jake was a 10-year-old boy living with his dad and uncle.
The show was very popular in the United States. It was watched by about 15 million people on average.
In 2010, when Angus was 17, he became the highest-paid child star on television. His new contract for Two and a Half Men paid him $7.8 million over two seasons. This meant he earned $300,000 for each of the 26 episodes.
In the ninth season of the show, his character Jake graduated from high school. Jake then joined the army.
In 2012, Angus decided he no longer wanted to be on Two and a Half Men. He felt the show did not fit with his personal beliefs. He even suggested that people stop watching it.
After some time, Angus decided to leave the show officially in 2014. He said he felt like a "paid hypocrite" because of his beliefs. However, he did return for a short appearance in the very last episode of the show in 2015.
Life After Acting
After leaving Two and a Half Men, Angus T. Jones went to college. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder.
In 2016, he joined the management team of a company called Tonite. This company works on multimedia and event production.
Later in 2016, Angus said he was no longer part of certain faith-based groups. He also shared that he was interested in acting again.
Helping Others
Angus T. Jones has used his fame to help many causes.
In 2008, he supported the First Star Organization. This group helps children who have been abused or neglected. He also joined other famous people at the "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp" that year.
He attended a benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. This hospital helps children with serious illnesses.
In 2009, his co-star from Two and a Half Men, Jon Cryer, gave Angus an award. It was the Rising Star of 2009 award from Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Angus has also supported the Be A Star anti-bullying alliance. This group was started by The Creative Coalition and WWE.
Film and TV Roles
Movies
| 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 | |
| 2003 | George of the Jungle 2 | George Jr. | Direct-to-video |
| 2010 | Due Date | Jake Harper |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | ER | Sean Gattney | Episode: "Quo Vadis?" |
| 2001 | Dinner with Friends | Sammy | Television film |
| 2003 | Audrey's Rain | Tye Powell | Television film |
| 2003–2015 | Two and a Half Men | Jake Harper | 226 episodes; Main role (Seasons 1–10); Guest role (Season 12) |
| 2005 | The Christmas Blessing | Charlie Bennett | Television film |
| 2005 | 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: "1" |
Awards and Recognition
Angus T. Jones has won several awards for his acting.
| 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
