Angus Turner Jones (born October 8, 1993) is an American former actor. Jones made his film debut in Simpatico (1999) at the age of six and followed with roles in the films See Spot Run (2001), The Rookie (2002) and Bringing Down the House (2003). He gained mainstream recognition in the 2000s for playing Jake Harper on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men (2003–2013), for which he won two Young Artist Awards and a TV Land Award.

Career Jones's first film role was as a five-year-old in the 1999 film Simpatico. From 2001 to 2003, he had supporting roles in films including See Spot Run, The Rookie, Bringing Down the House, George of the Jungle 2, and The Christmas Blessing.

Two and a Half Men In 2003, Jones was cast in the sitcom Two and a Half Men as Jake Harper, the "half man" of the title, a 10-year-old living with his divorced father (played by Jon Cryer) and hedonistic uncle (played by Charlie Sheen). The show was the most popular sitcom in the United States for most of its run, with an average audience of around 15 million people.

In 2010, Jones became the highest paid child star in television at the age of 17 when his new contract with Two and a Half Men guaranteed him US$7.8 million over the next two seasons, amounting to US$300,000 for each of the 26 episodes."It's Evening in America". Vanity Fair. May 2012. Page 158.

During the show's ninth season, which ran from 2011 to 2012, Jones' character Jake was given more adult storylines: he was portrayed as a heavy marijuana user, as well as being sexually active both with girls his own age and older women. The final episode of season 9 shows Jake graduating from high school and joining the army. At the annual PaleyFest held in Los Angeles, California, in March 2012, Jones, who turned 18 during the ninth season, said that he was uncomfortable with the new storylines, saying that it was "very awkward" to do the "adult thing" while not an adult.

In November 2012, Jones said that he had been baptized and no longer wanted to appear on Two and a Half Men, calling the show "filth" and saying it conflicted with his religious views. He also encouraged people to stop watching the show. His views gained the attention of the media after Jones appeared in a video posted on the YouTube channel of ForeRunner Chronicles, an independent ministry run by Christopher Hudson.Crocker, Lizzie (November 28, 2012). Is Christopher Hudson Behind Angus Jones’s ‘Two and a Half Men’ Attack? The Daily Beast Jones issued a statement the next day saying that he was grateful to have worked on the show.Andreeva, Nellie (November 27, 2012). Angus T. Jones Breaks Silence About Controversial ‘Two And A Half Men’ Remarks. Deadline Hollywood

Soon afterwards, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America released a statement indicating that the Forerunner Chronicles is not associated with the Adventist Church and that Hudson is not an ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor.

Producers for the show said he was not expected back on the set until 2013, as his character does not appear in the last few episodes of season 10. CBS announced in April 2013 that he would be downgraded to recurring status for season 11, but ultimately he did not appear at all during Season 11. He was replaced on the show by Amber Tamblyn. On March 18, 2014, Angus T. Jones officially announced his departure from the show, stating he had been "a paid hypocrite".Cowell, Maria (November 27, 2012). How 'Two and a Half Men' Star Became a 'Paid Hypocrite.' Christianity Today"'Two and a Half Men' Child Star 'Was a Paid Hypocrite'". ABC News. March 18, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2014. However, he returned in a cameo for the series finale in Season 12, "Of Course He's Dead", which aired February 19, 2015.

Personal life In October 2012, Jones described his path to a newfound religious faith in detail during an interview with a Seventh-day Adventist–sponsored Voice of Prophecy radio program.Jeffery, Connie Vandeman (November 2012). Turning Point: Angus T. Jones Testimony. Voice of Prophecy

In 2016, Jones joined the management team of Tonite, a multimedia and event production company started by Justin Combs and Kene Orjioke.

In 2016, Jones stated he was no longer a member of faith-based "business-model" organizations, and expressed an interest in returning to acting.

Jones attended University of Colorado Boulder after departing Two and a Half Men.Two and a Half Men's Angus T. Jones Admits 'I Got Pretty Doomsday with My Thinking'

Charity work On June 7, 2008, Jones lent his support to the First Star Organization to help abused and neglected children. New Wave of Celebrity Kids Making A Difference: First Star "Come Be A Kid Again!" The Insider. 2008. Retrieved on 2009-06-15. Two months later, he joined other celebrities at the annual "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp". On October 4 of that year, Jones attended the Variety's Power of Youth benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Variety and Target announce the 2008 Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth to benefit St. Jude St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. July 31, 2008. Retrieved on 2009-06-14.

In October 2009, Two and a Half Men co-star Jon Cryer presented Jones with the award for the Rising Star of 2009 at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Rising Star Gala.

Jones has supported the anti-bullying alliance Be A Star co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE.

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Notes 1999 Simpatico "Five-year-old kid" 2001 See Spot Run James McGuire 2002 The Rookie Hunter Morris 2003 Bringing Down the House Georgie Sanderson George of the Jungle 2 George Jr. Direct-to-video 2010 Due Date Jake Harper

Television Year Title Role Notes 2001 ER Sean Gattney Episode: "Quo Vadis?" Dinner with Friends Sammy Television film 2003 Audrey's Rain Tye Powell 2003–2013; 2015 Two and a Half Men Jake Harper 226 episodes 2005 The Christmas Blessing Charlie Bennett Television film Big Brother 6 Himself Guest appearance 2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Episode: "Two and a Half Deaths" 2010 Hannah Montana T.J. Episode: "Sweet Home Hannah Montana" 2016 Horace and Pete Horace, the 9th Episode: "10" 2023 Bookie Himself Episode: "Always Smell the Money"

Awards Year Result Award Category Work 2002 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young actor age 10 or younger See Spot Run2003 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young actor age 10 or youngerThe Rookie Character and Morality Entertainment Awards Carmie Award 2004 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series: (Comedy or Drama): Young actor age 10 or youngerTwo and a Half Men 2006 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy): Supporting Young Actor 2008 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series: Leading Young Actor 2009 TV Land Awards Future Classic Award

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