How old is Jensen Ackles?

Jensen Ackles is 48 years old (born March 1, 1978).

Is Jensen Ackles still alive?

Yes, Jensen Ackles is still alive as of 2026, aged 48.

Where is Jensen Ackles from?

Jensen Ackles is from Dallas, Texas, USA, United States.

What generation is Jensen Ackles?

Jensen Ackles is a Generation X, born in 1978.

Jensen Ackles

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Jensen Ross Ackles (born March 1, 1978) is a European-American actor, producer, director and singer. He is most notable for his television role as Dean Winchester on the CW television series Supernatural. His other popular roles include Soldier Boy on the popular Amazon Prime original series The Boys, Eric Brady in Days of our Lives which earned him several Daytime Emmy Award nominations, Alec/X5-494 in Dark Angel, and Jason Teague in Smallville.

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Born

Years in career30 years active

March 1st, 1978

Birthplace

Dallas, Texas, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

30 years

Region

North America

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How Jensen Ackles compares to other Actors

🎂Jensen Ackles is 5 years younger than the average Actor

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Facts about Jensen Ackles

Did you know?

Did you know that Jensen Ackles was originally considered for the role of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

5 Lesser-known facts

He initially pursued a career in sports medicine before his acting career began.
He is a co-owner of Family Business Beer Company, a brewery in Dripping Springs, Texas.
He has voiced Batman in two animated films: "Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One & Two".
His father, Alan Ackles, is also an actor and has appeared in some of his projects.
He directed six episodes of "Supernatural", including the 150th episode, "My Heart Will Go On".

Career highlight

Jensen Ackles' career is most defined by his iconic portrayal of Dean Winchester on The CW's 'Supernatural'. For fifteen seasons, he embodied the complex, monster-hunting older brother, making the show a global phenomenon and cementing his status as a beloved genre actor.

Legacy

Jensen Ackles' legacy is rooted in his enduring connection with the 'Supernatural' fandom and his ability to bring depth and humor to long-running genre roles. He is recognized for his commitment to character and his contribution to pop culture through iconic television.