Angus T. Jones rose to fame for his role as Jake Harper on the popular CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. Despite being a child actor, Angus managed to hold his own alongside veteran actors Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer, earning him critical acclaim and a massive fan following.
However, in 2012, Angus made headlines when he publicly criticized the show and urged viewers to stop watching, citing his newfound religious beliefs as the reason for his departure. Angus eventually left the show and was replaced by actor Amber Tamblyn.
Since he departed from Two and a Half Men, Angus has kept a relatively low profile in Hollywood. He's managed to maintain an impressive net worth, however, with multiple online sources reporting the actors net worth being $20 million in 2023. Just how much of that money came from his time on the show he was so quick to turn on versus his other acting endeavors?
What Other Major Acting Roles Did Angus T. Jones Have Outside Two And A Half Men?
According to Angus T. Jones's IMDB, the actor appeared in numerous movies prior to accepting his role in Two and a Half Men. IMDB lists his first acting credit as the "5-year-old kid" in the 1999 film Simpatico, which stars Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges, and Sharon Stone. He had a very minimal role in the movie.
His next role in the 2001 movie See Spot Run gave him more room to stretch his acting legs. He played a young boy who helps a mail carrier, played by David Arquette, catch a drug lord's henchmen. Although the film received mixed reviews, Angus's performance was considered a standout.
He also filmed his first T.V. movie in 2001. Angus played Sammy in Dinner With Friends. "Dinner with Friends" is a 2001 T.V. movie directed by Norman Jewison and based on a play by Donald Margulies. The film features an ensemble cast, including Dennis Quaid, Andie MacDowell, Toni Collette, Angus T. Jones, and Greg Kinnear.
The movie received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 76% approval rating based on 17 reviews. The critical consensus reading, "Dinner with Friends is a well-acted and sharply written drama that avoids melodrama in its exploration of modern relationships.
He got the role in Two and a Half Men in 2003 but didn't stop working in movies after accepting it. In 2005, Angus starred in another made-for-television film, where he played a young boy named Charlie who helps a doctor rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. The movie received positive reviews, and critics again praised Angus's performance.
What Other TV Shows Has Angus T. Jones Appeared Starred In?
In addition to his movie roles, Angus has also made guest appearances on popular television shows.
His first guest role on a television series was in 2001 when he appeared on the hit series E.R. His next T.V. show appearance, apart from Two and a Half Men, of course, wouldn't be until 2008.
That year he appeared on an episode of the crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, where he played a troubled teenager who becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. His performance was well-received, and he was praised for his ability to bring depth and complexity to his character.
He also appeared on an episode of Hannah Montana in 2008, where he played the character T.J. He T.J. was a celebrity who becomes friends with the character Jackson Stewart, played by Jason Earle, after they meet at a beach party. Angus would be acting alongside Miley again in the future when she guest-starred as his romantic interest on an episode of Two and a Half Men. While the episode had rave reviews, Miley called her experience on set "weird" years later.
Angus's last credited role was on an episode of the critically acclaimed web series Horace and Pete in 2016. The show was created by and starred Louis C.K. alongside a string of incredibly talented actors, such as Eddie Falco and Steve Buscemi. The show received high criticism, but Angus's performance was never singled out for comment.
How Much Money Has Angus T. Jones Made Acting Outside Of Two And A Half Men?
While Angus had a healthy acting career outside of Two and a Half Men both before and during his time on the show, there's just no way his current net worth was substantially increased, thanks to the extra work.
According to the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union representing actors in the entertainment industry, the minimum rate for a child actor to appear in a single day of filming for a guest role on a T.V. series is $656.
Adjusting for inflation, Angus was probably making at least $100 less for his parts in the early 2000s. This means we can safely assume that the money he got from his other acting work helped pay the bills but didn't contribute to his overall wealth.
According to online sources, Angus was making $350,000 per episode of Two and a Half Men during the show's later seasons, making him one of the highest-paid child actors in television history. By the time he left the show in 2013, Angus had earned an estimated $7.8 million from his role as Jake Harper. His net worth has most likely grown over time thanks to residuals from the show and good investing on his part.
Angus's post-Two and a Half Men career has been relatively quiet, with the actor focusing more on his personal life and religious beliefs. However, fans weren't expecting Angus to leave acting forever.
In an interview with ABC News in 2012, Angus spoke about his desire to pursue a more "mature" acting career. e stated, "I'm looking forward to moving on to other things and seeing what else is out there for me...I would love to do more dramatic work, some more character-driven roles." While there's definitely still time for him to make a comeback, he seems pretty happy out of the spotlight.
