Angus T. Jones
American actor from Two and a Half Men
Born
October 8th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained prominence through the role of Jake Harper on the television series 'Two and a Half Men', which aired from 2003 to 2015. The character, a young boy, provided comedic moments and captured significant attention during the show's run. Jones appeared in over 200 episodes, becoming one of the highest-paid child actors in television. Following his departure from the series, he explored other interests and shifted focus away from acting.
Portrayed Jake Harper in 'Two and a Half Men'
Appeared in over 200 episodes of the series
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