JENSEN ACKLES

Name & Birth Details

Full Name: Jensen Ross Ackles
Date of Birth: March 1, 1978 (age 47 as of June 2025)
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, USA; raised primarily in Richardson

Family & Early Life

Born to Donna Joan (née Shaffer) and actor Alan Ackles, Jensen is the middle child among three. He began modeling at age two and appeared in print and TV commercials during childhood. He graduated from Lloyd V. Berkner High School in 1996, where he was active in athletics and drama—setting the stage for his early entrance into television .

Career Beginnings

After high school, Ackles moved to Los Angeles and landed recurring guest roles on series such as Mr. Rhodes, Sweet Valley High, and Cybill. In 1997, he joined the daytime soap Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady, earning a Soap Opera Digest Award and three Daytime Emmy nominations. He subsequently appeared in Dark Angel (2001–02), Dawson’s Creek, and as Jason Teague on Smallville (2004–05) .

Breakthrough & Iconic Role

Jensen’s defining role came in 2005 when he was cast as Dean Winchester in Supernatural. Over 15 seasons (2005–2020) and 327 episodes, he became a cultural icon—portraying a fearless hunter of supernatural threats and earning a fiercely devoted fan base. His performance earned multiple nominations and wins, including two EWwy Awards for Best Actor .

Diversification: Film, Voice & Production

• Film roles include leads in My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009), recurring roles in Devour (2005), and Ten Inch Hero (2007) .

• As a voice actor, he debuted as Red Hood/Jason Todd in Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) and later voiced Bruce Wayne/Batman in animated adaptations like The Long Halloween and Justice League: Warworld .

• He made his directing debut on multiple Supernatural episodes and directed an episode of Walker in 2022 .

Music Ventures

Together with Steve Carlson, he formed the band Radio Company, releasing three albums: Vol. 1 (2019), Vol. 2 (2021), and Keep on Ramblin (2023), showcasing his musical range .

Recent TV Projects

• Joined The Boys (2022– ), portraying Soldier Boy and continuing in its spinoff Vought Rising. He reunites with Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins in the final season.

• Starred as LAPD detective Mark Meachum in Amazon’s upcoming crime thriller Countdown, set to premiere June 25, 2025 .

• Served as narrator and executive producer on The Winchesters (2022–23), a Supernatural prequel series produced by his company Chaos Machine Productions .

Business & Production

• Co-founded Chaos Machine Productions with his wife Danneel, producing The Winchesters and working on future Supernatural universe content .

• Ventures into hospitality with Family Business Beer Company, a Texas brewery inspired by his show’s tagline, co-owned with his wife and in-laws .

Personal Life & Philanthropy

Married to actress Danneel Ackles since May 15, 2010, they have three children: Justice (b. 2013), and twins Zeppelin and Arrow (b. 2016). Jensen remains deeply connected to his Texas roots, dividing his time between Los Angeles and Dripping Springs, where family and business are central to his life.

Awards & Recognition

• Honored with Soap Digest and EWwy awards in early roles, voted Best Actor in a Drama Series (2010) .

• Celebrated across Supernatural’s run with genre-focused nominations and ensemble accolades.

• Earned praise for his production and acting work in The Boys and Countdown.

Summary

Jensen Ackles has grown from a child model into a versatile powerhouse: actor, voice artist, musician, director, producer, and entrepreneur. From defining genre roles in Supernatural and The Boys, to branching into music, brewing, and executive producing, he continues to evolve while staying grounded in family and Texan values.