His first name is actually a surname and is the most common surname in Denmark.

1990 graduate of Dartmouth Elementary School in Richardson, Texas.

Planned to study sports medicine at Texas Tech University and become a physical therapist, before he decided to move to LA to give acting a try.

He is a keen photographer and is always taking photos on the set of "Supernatural" (2005).

Was offered a role as Eliza Dushku's love interest on "Tru Calling" (2003), but chose to take a role on "Smallville" (2001) instead. Eric Christian Olsen was eventually given the role and the character's name was changed to Jensen.

He is the son of actor Alan Ackles.

His parents were going to name him Justin but his parents thought it was too common.

Jensen's parents named him Jensen because they considered other names but found them too common. Ackles, Jensen's last name, is pronounced like 'Cackles' without a 'C.'

His career has an ongoing theme of dealing with demonic forces. His character's mother, "Marlena" on "Days of Our Lives" (1965), was possessed by the Devil. In the movie Devour (2005), he was the son of "Satan". On his television series, "Supernatural" (2005), his character battles the forces of hell.

Has one brother, Joshua, approximately three years older, and one sister, Mackenzie, approximately seven years younger.

Played baseball and lacrosse in high school.

Fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Enjoys horseback riding.

Good friends with LeAnn Rimes and Christian Kane.

Best friends with co-star Jared Padalecki. Jared Padalecki even calls Jensen`s father Papa Ackles.

He is the son of actor Alan Ackles and Donna Joan Shaffer.

Also sings and plays guitar.

(August 2008) Filming season 4 of Supernatural in Vancouver, British Columbia

Is of Irish, English, and Scottish ancestry.

His parents were going to name him Justin but his parents thought it was too common

His first name is actually a surname and is the most common surname in Denmark

Jensen`s parents named him Jensen because they considered other names but found them too common. Ackles, Jensen`s last name, is pronounced like `Cackles` without a `C.`

Also sings and plays guitar

1993 graduate of Apollo Junior High School in Richardson, TX.

Enjoys horseback riding

Played baseball and lacrosse in high school

Was a child model at age 4, then quit, and started again at age 10.

Has one brother, Joshua, approximately three years older, and one sister, Mackenzie, approximately seven years younger.

Graduated from L. V. Berkner High School, Richardson, Texas in 1996.