Angus T. Jones
Birth Name Angus Turner Jones Date of Birth October 8, 1993 Place of Birth Austin, Texas, United States Height 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) Education University of Colorado-Boulder Profession Actor Net Worth $20,000,000 Source of Wealth Television, Film Nationality American Country United States Marital Status Single
Angus T. Jones is an actor who has a net worth of $20 million. Angus T. Jones is most famous for his role on the long-running television show Two and a Half Men. At the age of 17, he became television’s highest-paid child actor in 2010, beating out Miley Cyrus, Miranda Cosgrove, and even Selena Gomez.
At the young age of four, Angus T. Jones began his acting career in television commercials. Jones first appeared on screen in the 1999 film Simpatico. He also appeared in several films between 2001 and 2003, including See Spot Run, The Rookie, and Bringing Down the House. In 2003, Jones was cast in the role of Jake Harper, the “half man” of the title, a 10-year-old child living with his divorced father and uncle. For most of its run, the show was the most popular television show in the United States, with an average viewership of around 15 million. From 2003 to 2013 and again in 2015, Angus was a regular on the show. At the height of his career on Two and a Half Men Angus earned a whopping $350,000 per episode, which equates to around $9-10 million per year when syndication points are taken into account.
Jones’ character, Jake, was given more adult storylines during the show’s ninth season, which ran from 2011 to 2012. As he was portrayed as a promiscuous man and a heavy marijuana user. He announced in November 2012 that he had been baptized and no longer wanted to appear on Two and a Half Men, describing the show as “filth” and claiming it was contrary to his religious beliefs. He also advised viewers to turn off their televisions. Jones’ opinions gained media attention after he appeared in a video on the Forerunner Chronicles YouTube channel, an independent ministry run by Christopher Hudson. The next day, Jones clarified his position in a statement. The show’s producers said he would not return to the set until 2012, and in April 2013, they relegated him to a “recurring role” for Season 11. He made no further appearances until the series finale. Strangely, his character, Jake, graduates from high school and joins the Army in the final episode of Season 9.
He has received numerous awards, including a Carmi Award for his performance in The Rookie (2000). He also received Best Performance in a TV Series: (Comedy or Drama) Young Actor Age 10 or Under (2004), Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy) Supporting Young Actor (2006), and a Future Classic Award (2009).
He returned to school after leaving Two and a Half Men, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Jewish studies at the University of Colorado. He also works for Tonite, which is owned by Justin Combs, the son of hip hop artist and businessman Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. He has since renounced religion as well, deciding that he does not want anything or anyone to infringe on his right to say and do whatever he wants, saying that “searching for religion” was a phase he went through to find himself.
Jones loves doing charitable work; he has worked for the First Star Organization, which aids abused and abandoned children, as well as for “Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp.” Jones is a supporter of Be A Star, an anti-bullying organization co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. He also uses his acting talent and celebrity to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2008, he attended Variety’s Power of Youth Benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. For his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters, he received the 2009 Rising Start Award. His net worth and assets are not known in detail, but he is still wealthy. He currently lives with his mother and younger brother. He will continue to receive royalties from the show, Two and a Half Men, for many years to come, leaving his net worth at $20 million.
Sources: Hollywood Reporter, TVOVERMIND, All VIP, USA Newscourt, Celebrity Net Worth, USA Magazine
This article was updated on April 5, 2021 by Vanessa Shumbanhete
Earnings and Financial Data
date | Social class | Description | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
2010 | Salary | Salary per episode from Two and a Half Men as of 2012. | $300,000 |
2009 | Contract | The value of the contract he signed to star in “Two and a Half Men” for two seasons. | $7,900,000 |
2009 | Tip | Signing in bonus from Two and a Half Men. | $500,000 |
2009 | Salary | Salary per episode from Two and a Half Men as of 2011. | $250,000 |
Categories: Actor Net Worth
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