Angus Jones Is Worth $20 Million; How 'Two and a Half Men', The Show He Distanced Himself From, Made It Happen

During the peak of his stint on "Two and a Half Men" Angus earned a staggering $350,000 per episode

UPDATED DEC 14, 2023

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Name	Angus Turner Jones
Net Worth	$20 million
Salary	$350 Thousand Per Episode
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	October 8, 1993
Age	30 Years
Nationality	United States of America
Profession	Actor

Angus Turner Jones, the former American actor known for portraying Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men", made a remarkable contribution to the show. It earned him two Young Artist Awards and a TV Land Award. While the show made him the highest-paid child actor on the planet, Jones quit the show after controversy erupted following his derogatory remarks about the series on a Christian radio program. He has not acted since 2006.

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What is Angus T. Jones' net worth?

Jones made about $20 million during his acting career, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Jones appeared on "Two and a Half Men" from 2003-2013 and in 2015, starring in 213 episodes.

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Angus Jones' "Two and a Half Men" stardom

Reflecting on his portrayal of Jake, Jones isn't pleased about the impact he left behind. The actor views his character as distasteful, a sentiment he openly shared in an interview with a journalist from The Hollywood Reporter some years ago.

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Angus Jones even released two videos criticising the sitcom urging viewers to shun it lest they become contaminated. "If you are a viewer of Two and a Half Men, I urge you to discontinue watching the show. I am associated with Two and a Half Men, but it's not a connection I wish to uphold. I implore you to cease engaging with it and refrain from saturating your mind with objectionable content," he said in the videos.

"Two-and-a-Half Men" salary

During the peak of his stint on "Two and a Half Men," Angus earned a staggering $350,000 per episode, which translated to an annual income of $9-10 million with syndication shares. This impressive remuneration solidified Jones's status as the top-earning child actor on television for an extended period.

Journey through music, education, and philanthropy

Apart from acting, Angus also received musical training, and continued his studies at the University of Colorado Boulder after leaving "Two and a Half Men." In 2016, he joined the management team at Tonight, a multimedia enterprise by Justin Combs and Kene Orijoke.

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Angus is actively involved in charity work and focuses on helping abused and neglected children through the First Star Organization. He participated in the "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp" in 2008 and Variety's Power of Youth event supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

He was awarded Rising Star of 2009 by Big Brothers Big Sisters and also supports the anti-bullying coalition Be a Star, co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. Angus appeared with the cast of "Annie" at Kids Night at the Dream Center LA, aiding children affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Angus Jones' business and ventures

Apart from his acting, Angus is a trained singer. After leaving "Two and a Half Men," he attended the University of Colorado Boulder. In 2016, he became part of the management team at Tonight, a multimedia and event production company founded by Justin Combs and Kene Orijoke.

Angus is actively involved in charitable work, supporting organizations like the First Star Organization, which aids abused and neglected children. He participated in the "Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp" in August 2008 and attended Variety's Power of Youth benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in the same year. Recognized as the Rising Star of 2009 for Big Brothers Big Sisters in October 2009, he is also a supporter of the anti-bullying alliance Be a Star, co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. Angus took part in a charity event for children orphaned by Hurricane Katrina at Kids Night at the Dream Center LA with the cast of "Annie."

Angus Jones' real estate

Jones spent $1.59 million on his home, but given the change in the housing market, especially in California, its value has most likely tripled by now. But details about the current price of his house with stunning features including a pool remain limited as of now.

Early life and career as a child artist

Born on October 8, 1993, in Austin, Texas, Angus T. Jones' foray into the entertainment industry began in the late 1990s with TV commercials even before starting kindergarten. Eventually, he secured roles in both television and film, including projects such as "Simpatico," "See Spot Run," "ER," "Dinner with Friends," "The Rookie," "Bringing Down the House," "George of the Jungle 2," and "The Christmas Blessing."

FAQs

Where does Angus Jones live?

Angus Jones lives in Austin.

How much did Angus T. Jones make on "Two and a Half Men"?

He earned a guaranteed $7.8 million for the next two seasons, with $300,000 for each of the 26 episodes, making him the highest-paid child star on TV at the time.