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Jensen Ackles
Ackles in 2022
Born
Jensen Ross Ackles

(1978-03-01) March 1, 1978 (age 46)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1996–present
Spouse
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(m. 2010)​
Children3

Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of Dean Winchester in The WB/CW dark fantasy drama series Supernatural (2005–2020) and appearing in television series such as NBC's Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady (earning him several Daytime Emmy Award nominations), super soldiers Ben/X5-493 and Alec/X5-494 in Fox's Dark Angel, Jason Teague in The WB/CW's Smallville and Ben/Soldier Boy in Amazon Prime Video's The Boys. He also starred as the lead in the box office success My Bloody Valentine 3D, and provided the voices of Jason Todd in the animated film Batman: Under the Red Hood and Bruce Wayne/Batman in the animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween, Legion Of Super-Heroes, and Justice League: Warworld.

Early life

Ackles was born in Dallas, the son of Donna Joan (born Shaffer) and Alan Roger Ackles, an actor.[1] He grew up in Richardson and attended Lloyd V. Berkner High School.[2] After graduating in 1996, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his acting career.[3]

Career

After modeling on and off since the age of four, 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 cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady in 1997.[4] 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.[5]

Ackles left Days of our Lives in 2000 and went on to appear in the mini-series Blonde, about the life of Marilyn Monroe. He also auditioned for the role of the young Clark Kent on Smallville, a role offered to actor Tom Welling instead.[6] Next he appeared in a guest role on the James Cameron television series Dark Angel on Fox in 2001 as serial killer Ben/X5-493, the brother of main character Max/X5-452 (played by Jessica Alba). His character died in the episode, but Ackles returned to the show as a series regular in the second season as Ben's sane clone, Alec/X5-494. He remained with the show until its cancellation in 2002.[7]

Ackles worked steadily throughout 2003. He joined the cast of The WB's hit show Dawson's Creek during its final season, playing CJ, Jen Lindley's lover. Afterward, Ackles filmed several episodes of the unaired series Still Life for Fox before it was abruptly dropped.[8] He also had a small role in the 2004 short film The Plight of Clownana. Ackles was the producer's first choice to play Eliza Dushku's love interest on the second season of Tru Calling;[9] Ackles however turned down the role, which was then offered to Eric Christian Olsen and the character's name was changed to "Jensen"[9] because the producers of Tru Calling liked Ackles' name.[citation needed] Ackles returned to Vancouver (where Dark Angel was filmed) in 2004 to become a regular on Smallville playing the assistant football coach Jason Teague, who was also the newest romantic interest for Lana Lang (played by Kristin Kreuk).[10] He also had a lead role in the 2005 film Devour in which Ackles' father, actor Alan Ackles, also had a role playing the father of Ackles' character, Jake Gray.

Ackles (left) with his Supernatural co-star Jared Padalecki in 2008

In 2005, Ackles joined the cast of the WB show horror/action series Supernatural where he starred as Dean Winchester. Dean and his brother Sam (Jared Padalecki) drive throughout the United States hunting paranormal predators, fighting demons and angels, and showcasing fantasy & sci-fi pop culture. The show ended after fifteen seasons, making it the longest-running North American sci-fi series in history.[11]

In the summer of 2007, Ackles took on the role of Priestly in the independent comedy Ten Inch Hero. The film began hitting the film festival circuit in early 2007 and Ackles received high praise for his comedic timing in the role[citation needed]. In February 2009, the film was released on DVD exclusively by Blockbuster Home Video. He also appeared on stage from June 5–10, 2007 with Lou Diamond Phillips in A Few Good Men at Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas as Lt. Daniel Kaffee.[12] Ackles received strong praise for his work in this role, which was also his professional theatre debut.

In the summer of 2008, Ackles was cast in the remake of the cult film My Bloody Valentine 3D, which opened nationwide on January 16, 2009.[13]

Ackles in 2009

In summer of 2010, as part of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies franchise, Ackles provided the voice for the Red Hood (Jason Todd) in the animated film, Batman: Under The Red Hood, which was released to DVD and Blu-ray on July 27.[14] In summer of 2021, Ackles voiced the role of Batman (Bruce Wayne) for the two-part adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween.[15] He voiced the role again in February 2023 in Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League: Warworld.[16]

On October 22, 2010, Disney Interactive Studios announced he would be voicing a character named Gibson in the video game Tron: Evolution which was released on December 7, 2010.[17]

Ackles at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con

After years of performing at conventions, Ackles released his first original song as a professional singer titled "Sounds of Someday" which is the first track from his debut album. In 2018, Ackles collaborated with musician Steve Carlson to form Radio Company. Together Ackles and Carlson completed a debut album entitled Vol. 1. The album's first single was released on iTunes and the album was released in November 2019.[18] Ackles and Carlson released Vol. 2 on May 7, 2021.[19] Their third album, Keep on Ramblin', was released on 24 February 2023.

In August 2020, it was announced he would join the cast of The Boys in its third season as Ben / B.C.L. RED / Soldier Boy.[20][21] He later portrayed a version of Soldier Boy in the "Jumanji" episode of the show's spin-off Gen V who is an imaginary friend of Cate Dunlap.[22]

More recently, he and his wife formed Chaos Machine Productions with a deal at Warner Bros. Television.[23] In June 2021, it was revealed that they were developing a Supernatural prequel spinoff for The CW, titled The Winchesters, about young John and Mary Winchester, Sam and Dean's parents. Ackles would serve as narrator, reprising his role as Dean.[24] It was picked up in May 2022.[25]

In October 2021, Ackles was cast to play U.S. Marshal Wood Helm in the Western feature Rust, written and directed by Joel Souza. He played opposite Alec Baldwin, who starred in the title role.[26] Production was temporarily suspended after the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

In May 2022, he guest starred on the ABC drama Big Sky's second season finale "Catch a Few Fish", as temporary sheriff Beau Arlen. The role was planted to be series regular for the show's third season, which was ordered the day after the episode aired.[27]

Personal life

After three years of dating, Ackles became engaged to actress and model Danneel Harris in November 2009.[28] The couple married on May 15, 2010, in Dallas.[29] Their first child, a daughter, was born in May 2013.[30] In August 2016, the couple announced that they were expecting twins, a boy and a girl[31] who were born in December.[32]

Ackles is a co-owner of a brewery in Dripping Springs, Texas, Family Business Beer Company, with his wife and in-laws. The brewery's name is a reference to Supernatural ("family business" being a tagline for the series).[33]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Plight of Clownana Jensen Short film; also executive producer and first assistant director
2005 Devour Jake Gray
2007 Ten Inch Hero Boaz Priestly
2009 My Bloody Valentine 3D Tom Hanniger
2010 Batman: Under the Red Hood Jason Todd / Red Hood Direct-to-video; voice role
2019 Buddy Games Jack Durfy Cameo
2021 Batman: The Long Halloween Bruce Wayne / Batman Direct-to-video; voice role[34][35][36]
2023 Legion of Super-Heroes
Justice League: Warworld
Buddy Games: Spring Awakening Jack Durfy
2024 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Bruce Wayne / Batman Direct-to-video; voice role

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Wishbone Michael Duss Episode: "Viva Wishbone!"
Sweet Valley High Brad Rollins Episode: "All Along in the Water Tower"
1996–1997 Mr. Rhodes Malcolm Recurring role; 7 episodes
1997 Cybill David Episode: "The Wedding"
1997–2000 Days of Our Lives Eric Brady Series regular; 115 episodes
2001 Blonde Eddie G. Robinson Television film
2001–2002 Dark Angel Ben / X5-493, Alec McDowell / X5-494 Episode: "Pollo Loco" (Season 1), Main role; 18 episodes (Season 2)
2002–2003 Dawson's Creek C.J. Braxton Recurring role; 12 episodes
2003 Still Life Max Morgan Unaired television series
2004–2005 Smallville Jason Teague Main role (Season 4); 22 episodes
2005–2020 Supernatural Dean Winchester Main role; 327 episodes
2011 Supernatural: The Anime Series Main role; 2 episodes, voice role
2012 Undead Noise Event Guest Episode: "Flying Solo"
2015–2018 The Hillywood Show Dancer / Himself Guest appearance; 2 episodes
2017 Kings of Con Justin Angles Episode: "Arlington, VA"
2022 Walker Miles Vyas Cameo, also director; Episode: "No Such Thing as Fair Play"[37]
2022–2023 Big Sky Beau Arlen Guest role (season 2)[38]
Main role (season 3); 14 episodes
2022–present The Boys Ben / Soldier Boy Main role (season 3); 7 episodes
Guest role (season 4); 1 episode Main role (Season 5)
2022–2023 The Winchesters Dean Winchester Recurring role, 13 episodes; also executive producer
2023 Gen V "Soldier Boyfriend" Episode: "Jumanji"
2024 Tracker Russell Shaw Episode: "Off the Books", “Ontological Shock”
TBA Countdown Mark Meachum Main role
Vought Rising Ben / Soldier Boy Main role

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Tron Evolution: Battle Grids Gibson Voice role
Tron: Evolution
2011 The 3rd Birthday Kyle Madigan Voice role
2012 Life Weaver Dark Elf Voice role
2023 Atomic Heart Major Nechayev Live-action trailer[39]

Director

Year Title Notes
2010–2015; 2019 Supernatural 6 episodes
2022 Walker Episode: "No Such Thing As Fair Play"

Discography

with Radio Company

Awards and nominations

Year Work Awards Category Result Refs
1998 Days of Our Lives Soap Opera Digest Awards Best Male Newcomer Won
Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series Nominated
[40]
1999 Nominated
[41]
2000 Nominated
[42]
2006 Supernatural Teen Choice Awards TV – Choice Breakout Star Nominated
Constellation Awards Best Male Performance in a 2006 Science Fiction Television Episode
(for "In My Time of Dying") 		Nominated [43]
2007 SFX Awards Best TV Actor Nominated
2008 Constellation Awards Best Male Performance in a 2007 Science Fiction Television Episode
(for "What Is and what Should Never Be") 		Nominated [44]
Ewwy Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series Nominated [45]
2009 Constellation Awards Best Male Performance in a 2008 Science Fiction Television Episode
(for "In the Beginning") 		Nominated [46]
2010 Ewwy Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series Won [47]
Constellation Awards Best Male Performance in a 2009 Science Fiction Television Episode
(for "The End") 		Nominated [48]
2011 TV Guide Awards Favourite Actor Won [49]
2012 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Nominated [50]
2013 Constellation Awards Best Male Performance in a 2012 Science Fiction Television Episode
(for "We Need To Talk About Kevin") 		Nominated [51]
People's Choice Awards Favorite Dramatic TV Actor Nominated [52]
SFX Awards Best TV Actor Nominated [53]
Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Nominated [54]
2014 People's Choice Awards Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor Nominated [55]
Favorite TV Bromance
(shared with Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins) 		Won [55]
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Chemistry: Jensen Ackles & Misha Collins Won [56]
2016 People's Choice Awards Favorite Sci-fi/Fantasy TV Actor Won [57]
2017 People's Choice Awards Nominated [58]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor Nominated [59]
2021 Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Male Actor in a Horror Series Won [60]
2022 The Boys Saturn Awards Best Guest-Starring Performance (Streaming) Nominated [61]
2024 The Boys Astra TV Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Drama Series Won [62]

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