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 television series Supernatural (2005-2020). He also received Daytime Emmy Award nominations for his work on Days of Our Lives. Ackles has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1996: Acting Career
In 1996, Jensen Ackles began to focus on his acting career, appearing in guest roles.
1996: Moved to Los Angeles
In 1996, after graduating from Lloyd V. Berkner 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.
1998: Soap Opera Digest Award
In 1998, Jensen Ackles won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Male Newcomer for his role in Days of Our Lives and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.
1999: Daytime Emmy Nomination
In 1999, Jensen Ackles received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Days of Our Lives.
2000: Left Days of Our Lives
In 2000, Jensen Ackles left Days of Our Lives and appeared in the mini-series Blonde. He also auditioned for the role of young Clark Kent on Smallville.
2000: Daytime Emmy Nomination
In 2000, Jensen Ackles received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Days of Our Lives.
2001: Dark Angel Role
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.
2003: Dawson's Creek Role
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: Smallville Role
In 2004, Jensen Ackles returned to Vancouver to become a regular on Smallville playing assistant football coach Jason Teague.
2005: Cast in Supernatural
In 2005, Jensen Ackles began his role as Dean Winchester in the television series Supernatural on The WB.
2005: Lead Role in Devour
In 2005, Jensen Ackles had a lead role in the film Devour.
2007: Ten Inch Hero Role and A Few Good Men
In the summer of 2007, Jensen Ackles took on the role of Priestly in the independent comedy Ten Inch Hero. He also appeared on stage in A Few Good Men at Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, Texas.
2008: Cast in My Bloody Valentine 3D Remake
In the summer of 2008, Jensen Ackles was cast in the remake of the film My Bloody Valentine 3D.
October 22, 2010: Tron: Evolution Announcement
On October 22, 2010, Disney Interactive Studios announced that Jensen Ackles would be voicing a character named Gibson in the video game Tron: Evolution.
December 7, 2010: Tron: Evolution Release
On December 7, 2010, the video game Tron: Evolution, featuring the voice of Jensen Ackles as Gibson, was released.
2010: Voice of 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: Radio Company Formation
In 2018, Jensen Ackles collaborated with Steve Carlson to form the band 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.
2020: Supernatural Ended
In 2020, the final episode of the television series Supernatural aired, concluding the show after fifteen seasons.
June 2021: Developing Supernatural Prequel
In June 2021, Jensen and Danneel Ackles 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, but later left the cast.
2021: Voice of Batman
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, which led to a series regular role in the show's third season.
May 2022: The Winchesters Picked Up
In May 2022, The Winchesters, a Supernatural prequel spinoff, was picked up.
February 2023: Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League: Warworld
In February 2023, Jensen Ackles voiced the role of Batman again in Legion of Super-Heroes and Justice League: Warworld.
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