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My Take
Jon Cryer has had one of those careers that quietly outlasts flashier ones. He came from a show business family, debuted young, and then became the unforgettable Duckie in Pretty in Pink, a role I still think defines a certain kind of 1980s underdog charm. But what really impresses me is the staying power, two Primetime Emmys, in 2009 and 2012, plus a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Comedy is brutally hard to sustain, and he managed it for decades. The Bronx Science background hints at a sharper mind than his goofier roles let on, and I find that contrast appealing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Cryer
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・クライヤー
- Reading
- じょん・くらいやー
- Born
- April 16, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / voice actor / film screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Bronx High School of Science
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jon Cryer born?
Born April 16, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Jon Cryer from?
Jon Cryer is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Jon Cryer do?
Jon Cryer works as television actor, film actor, voice actor, film screenwriter, film producer.
Television actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.