Trivia Graduated from L. V. Berkner High School, Richardson, Texas in 1996. Was a child model at age 4, then quit, and started again at age 10. Played baseball and lacrosse in high school. Fan of the Dallas Cowboys. 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. Enjoys horseback riding 1993 graduate of Apollo Junior High School in Richardson, TX. 1990 graduate of Dartmouth Elementary School in Richardson, TX. Was runner up to Tom Welling for role of Clark Kent on Smallville. Was brought onto the show in season 4 as Lana's boyfriend. Also sings and plays guitar Was offered a role as Eliza Dushku's love interest on "Tru Calling," but chose to take a role on "Smallvile" instead. Eric Christian Olsen was eventually given the role and the character's name was changed to Jensen. 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.' Good friends with LeAnn Rimes and Christian Kane 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. His parents were going to name him Justin but his parents thought it was too common. | 
