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Eric Brady (1997 to July 31, 2000)

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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

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Acting Portfolio

Supernatural
Dean Winchester
2005-2010

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

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Acting Portfolio

Devour
Jake Gray
2005

The Plight of Clownana
Jensen
2004

Blonde
Eddie G
2001

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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.

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Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Dallas, Texas
DATE OF BIRTH: March 1, 1978
HEIGHT: 6' 0"
MARITAL STATUS: Marries to Danneel Harris [May 15, 2010 to Present]

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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.

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News Archives


News Archive: Jensen Ackles's Eric departs Salem. [Jul 31, 2000]
News Archive: No homecoming for Ackles. [Dec 4, 2000]
News Archive: Ackles marries girlfriend in Texas. [May 18, 2010]

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