Angus T. Jones

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Angus T. Jones

Jones in September 2011
Born Angus Turner Jones
October 8, 1993 (1993-10-08) (age 18)
Austin, Texas
Nationality American
Occupation Actor
Years active 1999–present
Notable works Jake Harper in Two and a Half Men
Awards Young Artist Award
2004, 2006 Two and a Half Men
TV Land Award
2009 Two and a Half Men

Angus Turner Jones (born October 8, 1993) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, for which he won two Young Artist Awards and a TV Land Award.

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[edit] Career

Aside from Two and a Half Men, Jones also had supporting roles in the films See Spot Run, The Rookie, Bringing Down the House, George of the Jungle 2, and The Christmas Blessing.

Jones signed a contract in 2010 guaranteeing him $7.9 million over two seasons (26 episodes), plus a $500,000 signing bonus. This amounts to $300,000 per episode of Two and a Half Men, making him the highest paid child star on television.[1][2]

[edit] Notable events

On June 7, 2008, Jones joined stars including Dakota Fanning, Cuba Gooding Jr., Val Kilmer, and former Bringing Down the House co-star Kimberly J. Brown, to lend their support to the First Star Organization to help abused and neglected children.[3]

In August 2008, Jones joined stars including Madeline Zima, Thom Barry and Brandon Barash at the annual "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp."[4]

On October 4th, 2008, Jones was joined Miranda Cosgrove, Meaghan Jette Martin, Ray Liotta, Selena Gomez, and Shailene Woodley to attend the Variety's Power of Youth benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.[5]

In October 2009, Two and a Half Men co-star Jon Cryer presented Jones with the award for the Rising Star of 2009 at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Rising Star Gala.[6]

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Simpatico Five-Year-Old Cameo appearance
2001 See Spot Run James Supporting Role
Dinner with Friends Sammy TV movie
ER Sean Gattney Episode: "Quo Vadis?"
2002 The Rookie Hunter Morris
Bringing Down the House Georgie Sanderson
2003 Audrey's Rain Tye Powell TV movie
George of the Jungle 2 George Jr.
2003–present Two and a Half Men Jake Harper Lead role
2005 The Christmas Blessing Charlie Bennett TV movie
2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Himself / Jake Harper Uncredited Cameo; Two and a Half Men Cross-over; Episode 'Two and a Half Deaths'
2010 Hannah Montana Forever T.J. Guest star; Episode 'Sweet Home Hannah Montana'
Due Date Himself / Jake Harper Deleted Scene

[edit] Awards

Awards
Year Result Award Category Nominated Work
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

[edit] References

  1. ^ Staff, TMZ (October 08, 2010}). "Two and a Half Men' Kid Scores MASSIVE Contract". TMZ. http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/07/two-and-a-half-men-angus-t-jones-contract-charlie-sheen-rich-300000-jake-harper/. Retrieved February 21, 2011. 
  2. ^ Powers, Lindsay (October 08, 2010}). "Two and a Half Men' kid signs $300K-ep deal - Makes him highest-paid child TV star". Associated Press. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/two-and-half-men-kid-28937. Retrieved February 21, 2011. 
  3. ^ New Wave of Celebrity Kids Making A Difference: First Star "Come Be A Kid Again!" The Insider. 2008. Retrieved on 2009-06-15.
  4. ^ Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp STARR REPORT - New York Post, June 6, 2008. Retrieved on 2009-06-14.
  5. ^ Variety and Target announce the 2008 Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth to benefit St. Jude St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. July 31, 2008. Retrieved on 2009-06-14.
  6. ^ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles PRNewswire.com. October 22, 2009. Retrieved on 2009-10-30.

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