Angus T. Jones Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Angus T. Jones’ Net Worth and Salary – What Is It?

With a net worth of $20 million, American actor Angus T. Jones gained fame primarily from his role in the TV show “Two and a Half Men” spanning from 2003 to 2013 and briefly in 2015, totaling 213 episodes. Despite being one of the highest-paid child actors for several years consecutively, he left the show amid controversy after making disparaging comments about it on a Christian radio program. Since 2006, he has not pursued acting professionally.

His Earnings from Two and a Half Men

During his peak on “Two and a Half Men,” Angus earned an impressive $350,000 per episode, translating to around $9-10 million annually when factoring in syndication points. He held the title of the highest-paid child actor on TV for an extended period.

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Early Life and Career

Born on October 8, 1993, in Austin, Texas, Angus T. Jones debuted professionally in the late 90s, appearing in numerous TV commercials before entering kindergarten. His foray into television and film included roles in projects like “Simpatico,” “See Spot Run,” “ER,” “Dinner with Friends,” “The Rookie,” “Bringing Down the House,” and “George of the Jungle 2,” among others. He also featured in “The Christmas Blessing.”

Two and a Half Men Series

Securing the role of Jake Harper in the series “Two and a Half Men” in 2003 propelled Angus to stardom. He was cast as Jake after his initial audition, becoming the first child actor considered for the role. Playing the “half man” in the title, Jake was a 10-year-old living with his divorced father (portrayed by Jon Cryer) and his hedonistic uncle (played by Charlie Sheen).

The show maintained an average audience of about 15 million viewers and was a prominent sitcom in the U.S. for much of its duration. In season nine (2011-2012), Angus’s character was given more mature storylines, depicting him as a heavy marijuana user and engaging in sexual activities with older women.

In October 2012, Jones spoke on the Seventh Day Adventist radio program “Voice of Prophecy” about his journey to a newfound religious faith. Soon after, he announced his baptism and expressed his decision to leave “Two and a Half Men,” criticizing the show as “filth” that contradicted his religious beliefs. He even encouraged fans to stop watching the series. His statements drew media attention following his appearance in a video posted on the YouTube channel of ForeRunner Chronicles, an independent ministry by Christopher Hudson. Jones issued a statement the next day to clarify his stance, acknowledging that he couldn’t address every allegation or correct every misinformation.Additionally, Jones, apart from his work in acting, is skilled as a singer. After departing from “Two and a Half Men,” he pursued studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. In 2016, he became part of the leadership team at Tonight, a company focused on multimedia and event production created by Justin Combs and Kene Orijoke.

Involved in various philanthropic endeavors, Jones supports the First Star Organization, which aids abused and neglected children. He participated in the “Rock ‘N Roll Fantasy Camp” alongside other celebrities in August 2008. Additionally, in that year, he attended Variety’s Power of Youth fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Recognized in October 2009 as the Rising Star of the year by Big Brothers Big Sisters, he also backs the anti-bullying campaign Be a Star, a collaboration between The Creative Coalition and WWE. Jones made an appearance at the Kids Night at the Dream Center LA, along with the “Annie” cast, during a charitable event aimed at helping children impacted by Hurricane Katrina.