Jon Cryer

Date of Birth: April 16, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: *

Biography

Jonathan Niven Cryer, known professionally as Jon Cryer, is an American actor, writer, and producer. He was born on April 16, 1965, in New York City, New York, USA. Cryer comes from a family immersed in the entertainment industry; his mother, Gretchen Cryer, is a playwright, songwriter, actress, and singer, and his father, David Cryer, is an actor and singer. Cryer made his first significant impact in Hollywood with the 1986 John Hughes film “Pretty in Pink,” where he played the iconic character Duckie Dale. However, he is perhaps best known for his role as Alan Harper on the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men,” a role that earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards. Cryer’s career spans over three decades, during which he has worked in various genres, including comedy, drama, and voice acting. Beyond acting, Cryer has also stepped behind the camera as a producer and director. His work has left a lasting impact on television and film, making him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Jon Cryer

1. Jon Cryer won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his role in “Two and a Half Men.”

2. He made his Broadway debut in “Torch Song Trilogy” in 1983.

3. Cryer has written a memoir titled “So That Happened,” published in 2015.

4. He starred in the 1998 film “Holy Man” alongside Eddie Murphy.

5. Jon Cryer once auditioned for the role of Chandler Bing on “Friends,” which ultimately went to Matthew Perry.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jon Cryer

1. “I don’t believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process.”

2. “The great thing about sitcoms is that you can present a problem, solve it, and have a laugh in 22 minutes.”

3. “I’ve always tried to keep my career as diverse as possible.”

4. “The key to a long-lasting career is to keep evolving.”

5. “You learn more from your failures than from your successes.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jon Cryer’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $70 million.

Children

Jon Cryer has two children. His son, Charlie Austin Cryer, was born in 2000 from his first marriage to British actress Sarah Trigger. He also has a daughter named Daisy, born in 2009, whom he adopted with his second wife, Lisa Joyner.