Date of Birth: | 1978 March 1 |
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Age: | 40 years old |
Birth Nation: | United States |
Height: | 6 Feet 1 Inch |
Jensen Ackles was born on March 1, 1978, in Dallas, Texas. He is the son of Donna Joan Shaffer-Ackles and actor Alan Roger Ackles. He is a middle child with a younger sister, Mackenzie Ackles and older brother, Joshua Ackles. His ancestors are Irish, English, Scottish and German.
The handsome actor, Jensen started modeling from the tender age of four. He is a graduate of Dartmouth Elementary School, Apollo Junior High School, and LV Berkner High School.
After graduation, Jensen wanted to study sports medicine (a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness) at Texas Tech University but instead of completing his education, he moved to Los Angeles to begin his career as an actor.
Ackles first onscreen appearance came in 1996 in the television series, Wishbone as Michael Duss. In the same year, he made two other appearances in Sweet Valley High and Mr. Rhodes.
Youtube: American actor, Jensen Ackles in Wishbone
His role came to recognition as a Dean Winchester in the television series, Supernatural right after his film debut, Devour. For his role Dean, he won Teen Choice Award, Constellation Awards, Emmy Awards, and two People's Choice Awards. Likewise, he won Soap Opera Digest Awards for being the best male newcomer.
Youtube: Jensen Ackles won the People's Choice Award
The handsome and multi-talented, Jensen married beautiful woman Danneel Ackles on May 15, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. She is an American actor better known for portraying a role of Shannon McBain on the soap opera One Life To Live.
The couple dated each other for almost three years before tieing the knot. At present, they are blessed with three children two daughters and a son. His first daughter is Justice Jay Ackles, born on May 30, 2013, and twins, a son, Zeppelin Bram Ackles and daughter Arrow Rhodes Ackles.
Youtube: Jensen Ackles and his children
Currently, the husband and wife seem to be living a happy life. Neither of them engaged in external affairs nor there have any disputes between them. According to sources, it is known that the couple has opened a brewery in Texas.
Jensen Ackles makes a tremendous amount of money from his acting career. As of now, he has appeared in the several television series and films including Devour, Ten Inch Hero, Dark Angel, Supernatural, etc.
As of 2017, he receives $175,000 per year for his role in the series, Supernatural. Similarly, they own Beer Brewery in Texas. The cost of Brewery is about $1,250,000. Currently, his net worth is estimated at around $10 million.