Jensen Ross Ackles
Salem Presence
Eric Brady (1997 to 31 July 2000)
At a Glance
Jensen Ackles joined the cast of Days of our Lives in July 1997 as the long-lost Eric Brady, and in less than two years, he earned two Emmy Award nominations as Outstanding Younger Lead Actor. Upon his arrival, TV Guide named Ackles the "casting coup of the summer of 1997." During his freshman year, Ackles won the prestigious Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer. He also landed on the cover of TV Guide as one of daytime's "12 Hottest New Stars."
Ackles is not a newcomer to television. He was a series regular on the NBC comedy "Mr. Rhodes" in the fall of 1996. He also guest-starred on "Cybill" and the syndicated teen series "Sweet Valley High."
In his leisure time, Ackles enjoys horseback riding, fishing, snow and waterskiing and returning to his native Dallas, Texas, to visit family and friends
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Supernatural
Dean Winchester
2005-2006
Smallville
Jason Teague
2004-2005
Dark Angel
Alec/X5-494
2001 - 2002
Days of our Lives
Eric Brady
1997 to 31 July 2000
Dark Angel
Ben
2001
Cybill
David
1997
Mr. Rhodes
Malcolm
1996
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Devour
Jake Gray
2005
The Plight of Clownana
Jensen
2004
Blonde
Eddie G
2001
Awards & Acclaim
Soap Opera Digest Awards Winner, Best Male Newcomer (1997)
Daytime Emmys Nominated, Outstanding Younger Lead Actor (1998, 1999)
TV Guide Named one of the 12 Hottest New Stars.
Vital Statistics
BIRTHPLACE: Dallas, Texas
BIRTHDATE: March 1st, 1978
HEIGHT: 6' 0"
Miscellaneous
Graduated from L. V. Berkner High School, Richardson, TX in 1996.
1993 graduate of Apollo Junior High School in Richardson, TX.
1990 graduate of Dartmouth Elementary School in Richardson, TX.
Has one brother, Joshua, approximately three years older, and one sister, Mackenzie, approximately seven years younger.
Played baseball and lacrosse in high school.
He was almost named Justin, but his parents (Alan and Donna) thought the name was too common.
Planned to study sports medicine at Texas Tech University and become a physical therapist, before he decided to move to LA to give acting a try.
News Archives
News Archive: Jensen Ackles's Eric departs Salem. [Jul 31st, 2000]
News Archive: No homecoming for Ackles. [Dec 4th, 2000]
