Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer (born on April 16, 1965 in New York, NY), is an American actor, writer and producer. He is currently starring in the CBS comedy series Two and a Half Men with Charlie Sheen. He has received two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in the series.

He is the son of Gretchen Cryer and David Cryer, and has two sisters, Robin and Shelley.

He is a 1983 graduate of the Bronx High School of Science.

He married British-born actress, Sarah Trigger, by whom he has a son, Charlie Austin, but the pair divorced in 2004. In June 2007, he married entertainment reporter Lisa Joyner.

Jon Cryer has appeared in numerous feature films, including "No Small Affair," "Pretty in Pink" and "Hot Shots!" among others. He co-wrote, produced and starred in the independent films "The Pompatus of Love" and "Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five." In 2006, Cryer was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his role as Alan Harper. Also on television, Cryer starred in the series "The Trouble with Normal," "Getting Personal" "Partners" and, on CBS, "The Famous Teddy Z." He has guest-starred in "The Practice," "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" and "Mr. Show," among others. His theater credits include the Broadway productions of "Brighton Beach Memoirs," "Torch Song Trilogy," "Boy's Life" and "900 Oneonta."