Date of Birth: March 1, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Jensen Ross Ackles is an American actor, producer, and director, born on March 1, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. He is best known for his role as Dean Winchester on the CW horror-fantasy series “Supernatural,” which ran for 15 seasons from 2005 to 2020. Ackles initially planned to study sports medicine at Texas Tech University and become a physical therapist, but he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Ackles began his career with small roles in television series such as “Wishbone” and “Mr. Rhodes.” His breakout role came in 1997 when he joined the cast of the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives” as Eric Brady, a role that earned him several Daytime Emmy Award nominations. After leaving “Days of Our Lives,” he landed roles in “Dark Angel” and “Dawson’s Creek” before securing his iconic role in “Supernatural.” Apart from “Supernatural,” Ackles has appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films, including “Smallville” and “My Bloody Valentine 3D.” He has also ventured into voice acting, lending his voice to the character Jason Todd in the animated film “Batman: Under the Red Hood.” In addition to acting, Jensen has expanded his career into directing, having directed several episodes of “Supernatural.” He co-owns a brewery in Austin, Texas, called Family Business Beer Company, which he runs with his wife, Danneel Ackles, and her brother.
5 Interesting Facts about Jensen Ackles
1. Jensen Ackles was named one of TV Guide’s “Sexiest Men” in 2006.
2. He originally auditioned for the role of Sam Winchester on “Supernatural” but was later cast as Dean.
3. Ackles has directed a total of six episodes of “Supernatural.”
4. He co-owns a brewery named Family Business Beer Company in Austin, Texas.
5. Jensen Ackles is an accomplished singer and has performed in several conventions and charity events.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jensen Ackles
1. “I consider myself as a workaholic. I am tired, but I love it and I can handle it.”
2. “I’m a mad Gummi fan. I love Gummi Bears and Gummi Worms and anything Gummi.”
3. “I think I’m a man of faith. I think faith is a good thing.”
4. “I used to be scared of uncertainty; now I get a high out of it.”
5. “I was blessed with a good upbringing, which made me a better actor because I can draw on the emotions I experienced growing up.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Jensen Ackles achieved is estimated to be around $14 million.
Children
Jensen Ackles and his wife Danneel Ackles have three children together: a daughter named Justice Jay “JJ” Ackles, born on May 30, 2013, and twins Zeppelin Bram Ackles and Arrow Rhodes Ackles, born on December 2, 2016.
Relevant Links
1. [Jensen Ackles on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0010075/
2. [Jensen Ackles on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jensen_Ackles
3. [Jensen Ackles on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jensenackles/
4. [Family Business Beer Company](https://familybusinessbeerco.com/
5. [Jensen Ackles on Twitter](https://twitter.com/JensenAckles