Jon Cryer was born on April 16, 1965, in New York City, New York. He comes from a family rooted in the performing arts—his mother, Gretchen Cryer, is a playwright, and his father, David Cryer, is an actor and singer who once studied to become a minister. Inspired by his family's involvement in the theater, Cryer decided to pursue a career in acting at the age of twelve.
As a teenager, he attended the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center, known for producing notable performers. After graduating from Bronx High School of Science, he continued his theatrical education at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, United Kingdom. His first professional acting role came when he replaced Matthew Broderick in the Broadway production of "Torch Song Trilogy."
Cryer achieved early recognition in film roles during the 1980s, including a memorable performance in the teen romantic drama "Pretty in Pink" (1986), written by John Hughes. However, his most iconic role would come years later on television.
Jon Cryer is best known for his portrayal of Alan Harper on the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men." The show aired from 2003 to 2015 and originally co-starred Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones. Cryer's performance as the neurotic and financially struggling chiropractor earned both critical praise and popular acclaim.
He is notably the only actor to appear in every single episode of the long-running series, totaling 262 episodes. For his work on the show, Cryer received seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning twice—first in 2009 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and again in 2012 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Jon Cryer has been married twice. His first marriage was to British actress Sarah Trigger, from 1999 to 2004. They have a son together named Charlie Austin. In 2007, Cryer married entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner. In 2009, the couple announced that they had adopted a daughter named Daisy.
| Birth Date: | 16 Apr, 1965 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Education: | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art The Bronx High School of Science |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Actor, writer, film director, film producer |
| Spouse: | Lisa Joyner [M. 2007] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 70 million |
