Jensen Bio


Parents: Alan and Donna Ackles
Sister: Mackenzie (Grammar School)
Brother: Joshua (College)
Birthday: March 1
Age: 20
Home: Richardson, Texas (near Dallas)
Recent Fad he admits trying: Snowboarding
Favorite Actor: Harrison Ford
Favorite Actress: Meg Ryan
Greatest Fear:Not being able to overcome the obstacles in the way of his goals.
How he wants to spend New Year's Eve in 1999: With all his close friends in Texas
Favorite TV Show:Party of Five
Favorite Singer: Garth Brooks
Film or theatrical role for the opposite sex he would most like to play: Kate (played by Meg Ryan) in French Kiss
If he could keep only one household appliance, it would be: Refrigerator
Hidden Talent: Jensen can sing!! He played the lead role of Tony in his high school's production of "West Side Story."
Something You'd Be Surprised To Know About Him: He makes the best fruit smoothie ever
Currently Reading: Los Angeles Times
Favorite Food: Pasta
Least Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Comfort Food: Chicken noodle soup
Favorite Song: Freebird by Lynrd Skynrd
Favorite Item of Clothing: Abercrombie & Fitch cap
Greatest Achievement: Living on his own in Los Angeles
He Can Imitate: His Manager
If He Could't Be An Actor, He'd Be: A physical therapist
Cause He Most Believes In: Strong family foundation
If He Had One Wish, It Would Be: That he could fly
His Most Treasured Possesion: His Pink Stuffed Pig
First Thing He Does In The Morning When He Wakes Up: Throws the alarm clock across the room
Last Thing He Does Before He Goes To Bed: Says his prayers
Most Embarrassing Moment: He was in a modeling shoot at a college campus (SMU) outside of Dallas when he was 14. The jeans he had to wear didn't fit properly, and there wasn't time to get another pair so, the stylist cut out the entire backside of the jeans, exposing his butt to the entire college campus.
Best Quality: Patience
Worst Quality: Too competitive
Biggest Regret: None so far
Something That Makes Him See Red: Running Late
If He Could Live Anywhere, It'd Be: On a ranch in the Colorado mountains
What He Dislikes Most About His Appearance: Hair
Greatest Love: Football
Smartest Thing He Ever Did: Finishing high school before moving to L.A.
Qualities He Most Likes In A Girl: Sense of humor
His Hero: His dad
Favorite Band: Matchbox 20
What He Misses Most About Texas: The friendly people and the wide, open spaces


Jensen has been around acting his entire life. His dad,Alan, appeared in "Walker, Texas Ranger", "The Challenger", and "Guilty of Innocence". Alan also did radio commercials and voice overs to support the family. Jensen Ackles got his start at the age of four appearing in print advertising and commercials for Nabisco, Wal-Mart, and Radio Shack. In 1995, about ten years later, Jensen attended a workshop for actors in Dallas where he was discovered by a talent agency and management firm from Los Angeles. Since they were impressed with his work, they quickly signed Jensen. They then encouraged Jensen to move to California after he finished high school at Berkner High School in Richardson. Before he moved to California, he appeared in the PBS series "Wishbone" which is taped in Dallas. After a few months living in L.A.,he landed a guest star role on "Sweet Valley High". Soon after that role he landed a regular role on the NBC sitcom "Mr. Rhodes". The show, however, was cancelled. After his role there he got the role on "Days of Our Lives" playing Eric Brady, Sami Brady's twin brother who has been living in Colorado. Jensen has said he likes living in L.A. but the barbecue just isn't the same as it is in Texas.
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