26 Nov 2011

Angus T Jones Biography


Birth Name: Angus Turner Jones
Birth Place: Austin, TX
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/08/1993, Libra
Profession: Actor

Angus Turner Jones is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. Angus was born in Austin, Texas together with his parents Kelly Charles Jones and Carey Lynn Calypool. He lived in Ontario, California during his childhood. He has a younger brother named Otto.

Angus was the first child that the casting crew saw for the role of "Jake" on "Two and a Half Men" (2003), and they liked him so much, they cast him immediately. Angus found out he had the job just as he was leaving the audition. "It was great not having to have the anticipation of a phone call", he has said. He began his career at age 4 doing television commercials.

He landed his first lead role, at age 6, in the feature film, See Spot Run (2001). His cousin, Christopher Masterson, appeared in the hit comedy, "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000). Angus was honored as the Rising Star of 2009 at the "Big Brothers Big Sisters Rising Star Gala" in late October 2009. The award was presented to him by his "Two and a Half Men" (2003) co-star, Jon Cryer.

Angus lists Chris Farley and Jack Black as role models for his acting career.He appeared at the Kids Night at the Dream Center L.A with the cast of Annie to help Hurricane Katrina Orphans. He appears on the opening titles of the American "Big Brother" (2000/II), since Season 2.He has appeared on five CBS TV shows, far more than any other network. Has a younger brother named Otto.

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