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Angus T. Jones

Early Life and Family

Angus T. Jones was born on October 8, 1993, under the zodiac sign of Libra in Texas, United States. His father is Kelly Charles Jones, and his mother is Carey Lynn Claypool. He has a younger brother named Otto Jones. While specific details about his parents and formal education remain limited, it is known that Angus spent much of his childhood in Texas.

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Acting Career Beginnings

Angus began his acting career at an early age. His film debut was in the 1999 movie Simpatico. He gained further experience with supporting roles in early 2000s films such as See Spot Run (2001), Bringing Down the House (2003), and George of the Jungle 2 (2003). Although these were not lead roles, the films performed well at the box office and helped establish him as a promising young actor.

Breakthrough with "Two and a Half Men"

In 2003, Angus landed the role of Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, which proved to be a major turning point in his career. He portrayed the 10-year-old son of the recently divorced Alan Harper, played by Jon Cryer, and nephew of Charlie Harper, portrayed by Charlie Sheen. The show became a global success, recognized for its humor and wide appeal.

Rising Fame and Financial Success

By 2010, Angus was one of the highest-paid child actors on television. Reports indicated his earnings reached approximately $7.8 million for two seasons of Two and a Half Men. During the show's ninth season, his character matured and faced more adult-themed challenges, including involvement with drugs and relationships. Angus later commented in interviews that adapting to the more mature themes of his character was personally challenging.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 8 Oct, 1993
Age: 26 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Television actor
Film actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Austin
Education: University of Colorado Boulder
Gender: Male
Description: American actor
Net Worth 2021: 20 million
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Last Modified: Jul 31 2025
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