Jon Cryer Biography
Jonathan Niven Cryer is an American comedian, actor and television director. Born into a show business family, Cryer made his movie debut as a teenaged picture taker in the 1984 lighthearted comedy No Small Affair; his breakout job came in 1986, playing “Duckie” in the John Hughes-composed film In 1998, he composed and delivered the autonomous film Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five.
Jon Cryer Early Life
Cryer was born in New York City, New York. His mom, Gretchen Cryer, is a dramatist, musician, entertainer, and singer. His dad, Donald David Cryer who was born in1936, is an actor and singer who originally studied to be a minister. Cryer’s fatherly granddad, the Rev. Donald W. Cryer (1909–1988), was a notable Methodist priest. Jon has two beautiful sisters, Robin and Shelly.
When Cryer was twelve years of age, decided that he wanted to become an actor. When his mom heard this, she figured he ought to have a backup plan, and joked: “Plumbing is a really decent profession.” He attended Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center for a few summers as a young person and is a 1983 alumni of the Bronx High School of Science. He was classmates with screenwriters and movie executive Boaz Yakin. To his mom’s “extraordinary dissatisfaction”, Cryer skipped college and went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England for summer short course in Shakespeare.
Jon Cryer Education
Talking about his educational background, he attended Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center for several summers as a teenager and is a 1983 graduate of the Bronx High School of Science. According to various sources, he skipped college and went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England for a summer short course in Shakespeare.
Jon Cryer Career
Jon made his first appearance as a teenaged photographer in the 1984 romantic comedy No Small Affair; he made his breakthrough in 1986, as “Duckie” Dale in the John Hughes-written film Pretty in Pink. He wrote and produced the independent film Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five in 1998.
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He made his professional debut in acting in the Broadway play Torch Song Trilogy, like David, replacing Matthew Broderick, whom he “closely resembled”. He later was an understudy, replacing Broderick in Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs in 1989.
He has made various film appearances including Superman IV: Hiding Out in 1987, The Quest for Peace of 1987, Hot Shots in 1991, Tortured in 2008, Shorts in 2009, and Hit by Lightning in 2014. In 2003, he was cast on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men as Alan Harper, for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009 and 2012. In 2011, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television. He has a recurring role in the CBS drama series, NCIS, playing Dr. Cyril Taft.
Jon Cryer Age
Jon Cryer was born on April 16, 1965, in New York City, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on April 16th every year. Jon Cryer is 54 years old as of 2019 Jon turns 55 years old in 2020.
Jon Cryer Family
Jon Cryer Parents and Siblings
He was born in New York City, New York. His mom, Gretchen Cryer, is a dramatist, musician, entertainer, and singer. His dad, Donald David Cryer who was born in1936, is an actor and singer who originally studied to be a minister. Cryer’s fatherly granddad, the Rev. Donald W. Cryer (1909–1988), was a notable Methodist priest. Jon has two beautiful sisters, Robin and Shelly.
Jon Cryer Wife
Jon Cryer married British actress Sarah Trigger and later divorced in 2004. On a February 2007 episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, he announced that he would marry entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner; the couple married in Mexico in June 2007. On September 29, 2009, Cryer and Joyner announced that they adopted a baby girl.
Jon Cryer Children | Son
He has a son, Charlie Austin, from his first marriage with Sarah. Austin was born on 27 June 2000. He adopted a daughter, Daisy Cryer, with his second wife Lisa. Daisy was born in 2009.
Jon Cryer Facts and Body Measurements
Date of Birth: April 16, 1965
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States.
Nationality: American
Marital Status: Married
Height: He is 1.75 m tall
Weight: He is 74 kg
Jon Cryer Salary
According to our reliable sources, Cryer’s annual salary ranges between$600,000 to $700,000
Jon Cryer Net Worth
The award-winning actor, Jon Cryer, has an estimated net worth of $65 million dollars which he has earned through his successful career as an actor.
Jon Cryer Movies
Year Title Role
2019: Big Time Adolescence Mo’s Dad
2014: Hit by Lightning Ricky Miller
2013: Ass Backwards Dean Morris
2010: Due Date Alan Harper
2009: Weather Girl Charles
Dad Thompson Stay Coo
Javier
2008: Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby Richard Pig
Tortured Brian
2003: The Metro Chase Mr. Stamm
2001: Glam Jimmy Pells
2000: Clayton
1998: Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five
Daniel
Holy Man Barry
1997: Plan B Stuart Winer
1996: The Pompatus of Love Mark
Cannes Man Himself
1993: The Waiter Tommy Kazdan
Heads Guy Franklin
1991: Hot Shots! Jim “Wash Out” Pfaffenbach
1989: Penn & Teller Get Killed Frat boy
1988: Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card
1987: Morgan Stewart’s Coming Home Morgan Stewart
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Lenny Luthor
Dudes Grant
Hiding Out Andrew Morenski Max Hauser
1986: Pretty in Pink Phil “Duckie” Dale
1985: Noon Wine Teenage Herbert
O.C. and Stiggs Randall Schwab Jr.
1984: No Small Affair Charles Cummings
Jon Cryer Pretty In Pink
Andie (Molly Ringwald) is an outcast at her Chicago high school, hanging out either with her older boss (Annie Potts), who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky classmate Duckie (Jon Cryer), who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane (Andrew McCarthy), asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realize that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy.
Initial release: 28 February 1986 (USA)
Director: Howard Deutch
Featured song: If You Leave
Screenplay: John Hughes
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner
Jon Cryer Book
- So That Happened: A Memoir
Cryer charts his journey in show business, illuminating his many triumphs and some missteps along the way. Filled with exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Cryer offers his own perspective on Hollywood, the business at large, and the art of acting.
Originally published: 7 April 2015
Genres: Biography, Autobiography
Jon Cryer House
He built a 7,000 square-foot home in a very upscale area of Studio City, CA.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jon Cryer
Who is Jon Cryer?
Jonathan Niven Cryer is an American comedian, actor and television director. Born into a show business family, Cryer made his movie debut as a teenaged picture taker in the 1984 lighthearted comedy No Small Affair; his breakout job came in 1986, playing “Duckie” in the John Hughes-composed film In 1998, he composed and delivered the autonomous film Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five.
How old is Jon Cryer?
Jon Cryer was born on April 16, 1965, in New York City, New York, United States. Jon Cryer is 54 years old as of 2019 Jon turns 55 years old in 2020.
How tall is Jon Cryer?
He has a standing height of 1.75 m tall
Is Jon Cryer married?
Jon Cryer married British actress Sarah Trigger and later divorced in 2004. On a February 2007 episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, he announced that he would marry entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner; the couple married in Mexico in June 2007. On September 29, 2009, Cryer and Joyner announced that they adopted a baby girl.
How much is Jon Cryer worth?
The award-winning actor, Jon Cryer, has an estimated net worth of $65 million dollars which he has earned through his successful career as an actor.
Where does Jon Cryer live?
Because of security reasons, Jon Cryer has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Jon Cryer dead or alive?
Jon Cryer is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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