What is Angus T. Jones’ net worth and salary
Angus T. Jones, known for his role on “Two and a Half Men”, has a net worth of $20 million. He appeared in 213 episodes of the show from 2003-2013 and in 2015. Despite being the highest-paid child actor for several years, he left the series in controversy after making negative comments about it on a Christian radio program. Since then, Jones has not acted professionally since 2006.
Early Career
Angus T. Jones was born in Austin, Texas on October 8, 1993. He began his professional career in the late 90s, appearing in various television commercials before he even started kindergarten. From there, he transitioned to television and film work, landing roles in projects like “Simpatico”, “See Spot Run”, “ER”, “Dinner with Friends”, “The Rookie”, “Bringing Down the House”, and “George of the Jungle 2”. He also appeared in the holiday film “The Christmas Blessing”.
Angus T. Jones’ Rise to Fame on “Two and a Half Men”
In 2003, Jones was cast as Jake Harper in the popular sitcom “Two and a Half Men,” becoming a household name. His character made up the “half man” in the title and lived with his divorced father and hedonistic uncle.
During season nine, Jones’ character was given racier storylines, including heavy marijuana use and sexual encounters with older women.
In 2012, Jones gave an interview in which he discussed his newfound religious faith and criticized the show, calling it “filth” and urging fans to stop watching. Producers downgraded him to a “recurring role” for season 11, and he ultimately did not appear until a cameo in the series finale in season 12.
Angus T. Jones’ Earnings on “Two and a Half Men”
During his time on “Two and a Half Men,” Angus T. Jones earned a staggering $350,000 per episode, which equates to around $9-10 million annually when factoring in syndication points. This made him the highest-paid child star on television for many years.
Charitable Efforts of Angus T. Jones
Angus T. Jones, in addition to his acting career, is a trained singer. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder after leaving “Two and a Half Men.” Jones joined the management team of Tonight, a multimedia and event production company started by Justin Combs and Kene Orijoke. He is actively involved in various charitable efforts, including First Star Organization, which helps abused and neglected children.
In 2008, Jones participated in the “Rock ‘N Roll Fantasy Camp” with other celebrities. He also attended Variety’s Power of Youth benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. In October 2009, he was awarded the Rising Start of 2009 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Jones supports the anti-bullying alliance Be a Star, co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE.
Jones appeared at the Kids Night at the Dream Center LA with the cast of “Annie” in a charity event for children orphaned by Hurricane Katrina.
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