Biography
Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, the Dallas native landed several TV guest spots before taking on a recurring role on the daytime soap "Days of Our Lives" (NBC, 1965- ) in 1997. Dissatisfied with his character's storylines, Ackles left "Days" for primetime and regular roles on such programs as "Dark Angel" (Fox, 2000-02), "Dawson's Creek" (The WB, 1998-2003) and "Smallville" (The WB/The CW, 2001-2011). One of many handsome young faces seen …
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Career Milestones
1982 | At age four, appeared in print and TV commercials for Wal-Mart, Nabisco and Radio Shack |
1995 | Made TV acting debut in an episode of "Wishbone" (PBS) |
1995 | While attending a workshop for actors in Dallas, spotted by a talent agent and signed to representation |
1996 | Appeared on an episode of "Sweet Valley High" (syndicated) |
1996 | Had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom "Mr. Rhodes" |
1997 | Portrayed Eric Brady on the NBC daytime drama "Days of Our Lives" |
2001 | Appeared in the CBS miniseries "Blonde," about Marilyn Monroe |
2001 | Appeared on the first season of "Dark Angel" (FOX) as Ben |
2001 | Became a series regular on "Dark Angel" (FOX) as Alec |
2002 | Joined the final season of "Dawson's Creek" (WB) as CJ, Jen Lindley's lover |
2004 | Joined the cast of "Smallville" (WB) playing Assistant Football Coach Jason Teague |
2005 | Cast in the CW drama series "Supernatural" as Dean Winchester |
2009 | Cast in the remake of the cult movie "My Bloody Valentine 3D" |
Awards
1997 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in Days of Our Lives |
1998 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in Days of Our Lives |
1999 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in Days of Our Lives |