Career Timeline of Jensen Ackles: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Jensen Ackles, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jensen Ackles is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Dean Winchester in the long-running series Supernatural (2005-2020). He also appeared in Days of Our Lives, receiving Daytime Emmy Award nominations for his portrayal of Eric Brady. Ackles has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1996: Concentrated on an acting career
In 1996, Jensen Ackles began to focus on his acting career after modeling since the age of four. He appeared in guest roles on TV shows.
1996: Moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting career
In 1996, after graduating high school, Jensen Ackles moved to Los Angeles to start his acting career.
1997: Joined Days of Our Lives
In 1997, Jensen Ackles joined the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Eric Brady.
2000: Left Days of Our Lives
In 2000, Jensen Ackles left Days of Our Lives and appeared in the mini-series Blonde.
2001: Appeared in Dark Angel
In 2001, Jensen Ackles appeared in a guest role on the James Cameron television series Dark Angel on Fox as serial killer Ben/X5-493.
2002: Dark Angel cancellation
In 2002, Jensen Ackles remained with the show Dark Angel until its cancellation.
2003: Joined Dawson's Creek
In 2003, Jensen Ackles joined the cast of The WB's show Dawson's Creek during its final season, playing CJ, Jen Lindley's lover.
2004: Became a regular on Smallville
In 2004, Jensen Ackles became a regular on Smallville playing the assistant football coach Jason Teague.
2005: Joined Supernatural cast
In 2005, Jensen Ackles joined the cast of the WB show Supernatural as Dean Winchester.
2005: Lead role in Devour
In 2005, Jensen Ackles played the lead role in the film Devour.
2007: Took on role of Priestly in Ten Inch Hero
During the summer of 2007, Jensen Ackles played the role of Priestly in the independent comedy Ten Inch Hero.
2008: Cast in My Bloody Valentine 3D
During the summer of 2008, Jensen Ackles was cast in the remake of the cult film My Bloody Valentine 3D.
October 22, 2010: Announced to voice Gibson in Tron: Evolution
On October 22, 2010, Disney Interactive Studios announced that Jensen Ackles would be voicing a character named Gibson in the video game Tron: Evolution.
2010: Voiced Red Hood in Batman: Under The Red Hood
In the summer of 2010, Jensen Ackles provided the voice for the Red Hood in the animated film Batman: Under The Red Hood.
2018: Formed Radio Company
In 2018, Jensen Ackles collaborated with Steve Carlson to form Radio Company.
August 2020: Joined The Boys Cast
In August 2020, Jensen Ackles joined the cast of The Boys in its third season as Ben / B.C.L. RED / Soldier Boy.
June 2021: Developing Supernatural prequel spinoff
In June 2021, Jensen Ackles and his wife were developing a Supernatural prequel spinoff for The CW, titled The Winchesters.
October 2021: Cast in Rust
In October 2021, Jensen Ackles was cast to play U.S. Marshal Wood Helm in the Western feature Rust.
2021: Voiced Batman in Batman: The Long Halloween
In the summer of 2021, Jensen Ackles voiced the role of Batman for the two-part adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween.
May 2022: Guest starred on Big Sky
In May 2022, Jensen Ackles guest starred on the ABC drama Big Sky's second season finale as temporary sheriff Beau Arlen.
May 2022: The Winchesters picked up
In May 2022, The Winchesters, a Supernatural prequel spinoff, was picked up.
February 2023: Voiced Batman in Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League: Warworld
In February 2023, Jensen Ackles voiced the role of Batman in Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League: Warworld.
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