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Jon Cryer

Emmy Award-Winning Actor Known for his Role in "Two and a Half Men"

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Jon Cryer Biography

Emmy Award winner, Jon Cryer, was born on April 16, 1965, in New York City. He's acted on Broadway, on TV and in film. On the silver screen, he's most recognized as the offbeat adolescent, Duckie, in the '80s classic "Pretty in Pink." He became an even bigger star as single parent Alan Harper on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men." The married actor is also a dad in real life.

Cryer was born into a showbiz family on April 16, 1965, in New York City. His parents, Gretchen and David Cryer, were actors who split when their son was 3. Cryer followed his mom and dad's footsteps into the spotlight at age 4 as a child model for a vitamin label. However, he didn't truly pursue acting until graduating from the Bronx High School of Science in 1983 and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

When Matthew Broderick stepped down from his role in the Broadway show "Torch Song Trilogy" in 1983, Cryer got his big break replacing him. The following year, he made his screen debut in the film "No Small Affair," about a teen photographer falling for an older woman, played by Demi Moore. In 1986, Cryer landed his landmark movie role as Duckie, a quirky high school student pining for his best friend, who was portrayed by Molly Ringwald, in John Hughes' "Pretty in Pink."

After his stint as the heartbroken Duckie character, Cryer worked in film consistently but got no major career boosts. Plus, there was a string of short-lived TV series like "The Fabulous Teddy Z," "Partners," "Getting Personal" and "The Trouble With Normal." (Supposedly, Cryer got an audition for the role of Chandler on Friends but couldn't make it due to scheduling conflicts.)

Finally, the sitcom "Two and a Half Men" came along in 2003 and was a big hit, boosting Cryer's acting credentials straight to the top. He plays Alan Harper, the uptight single dad of a young son, Jake (Angus T. Jones). In the show's early years, Cryer's character lived with his playboy brother, Charlie, played by Charlie Sheen. In 2011, Cryer became one of the targets of Sheen's public rants after the actor was fired. Sheen called his castmate a "troll" and a "traitor." Cryer took the high road in response and also took home the 2012 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy series. He'd already won a 2009 Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award for the same role. (Ashton Kutcher subsequently replaced Sheen in "Two and a Half Men.")

"Two and a Half Men" signed off in February 2015 after twelve seasons. That April, Cryer published "So That Happened: A Memoir." The book included several interesting revelations. He wrote that he dated Demi Moore before his co-star Ashton Kutcher and hired a prostitute after his divorce from his first wife.

Besides acting and dabbling in screenwriting, producing and directing a few episodes of "Two and A Half Men," Cryer has plenty of other responsibilities in his role as a family man. Cryer has a son, Charles Austin, with ex Sarah Trigger, and a daughter, Daisy, whom he adopted in 2009 with his second wife, TV host/actress Lisa Joyner.

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So That Happened: A Memoir

So That Happened: A Memoir

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  • What are the speaker fees for Jon Cryer

    Speaking fees for Jon Cryer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jon Cryer are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jon Cryer, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jon Cryer speak about?

    Jon Cryer is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Television Personalities.
  • Where does Jon Cryer travel from?

    Jon Cryer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jon Cryer’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jon Cryer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jon Cryer for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jon Cryer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Emmy Award-Winning Actor Known for his Role in "Two and a Half Men"

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Jon Cryer Biography

Emmy Award winner, Jon Cryer, was born on April 16, 1965, in New York City. He's acted on Broadway, on TV and in film. On the silver screen, he's most recognized as the offbeat adolescent, Duckie, in the '80s classic "Pretty in Pink." He became an even bigger star as single parent Alan Harper on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men." The married actor is also a dad in real life.

Cryer was born into a showbiz family on April 16, 1965, in New York City. His parents, Gretchen and David Cryer, were actors who split when their son was 3. Cryer followed his mom and dad's footsteps into the spotlight at age 4 as a child model for a vitamin label. However, he didn't truly pursue acting until graduating from the Bronx High School of Science in 1983 and studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

When Matthew Broderick stepped down from his role in the Broadway show "Torch Song Trilogy" in 1983, Cryer got his big break replacing him. The following year, he made his screen debut in the film "No Small Affair," about a teen photographer falling for an older woman, played by Demi Moore. In 1986, Cryer landed his landmark movie role as Duckie, a quirky high school student pining for his best friend, who was portrayed by Molly Ringwald, in John Hughes' "Pretty in Pink."

After his stint as the heartbroken Duckie character, Cryer worked in film consistently but got no major career boosts. Plus, there was a string of short-lived TV series like "The Fabulous Teddy Z," "Partners," "Getting Personal" and "The Trouble With Normal." (Supposedly, Cryer got an audition for the role of Chandler on Friends but couldn't make it due to scheduling conflicts.)

Finally, the sitcom "Two and a Half Men" came along in 2003 and was a big hit, boosting Cryer's acting credentials straight to the top. He plays Alan Harper, the uptight single dad of a young son, Jake (Angus T. Jones). In the show's early years, Cryer's character lived with his playboy brother, Charlie, played by Charlie Sheen. In 2011, Cryer became one of the targets of Sheen's public rants after the actor was fired. Sheen called his castmate a "troll" and a "traitor." Cryer took the high road in response and also took home the 2012 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy series. He'd already won a 2009 Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award for the same role. (Ashton Kutcher subsequently replaced Sheen in "Two and a Half Men.")

"Two and a Half Men" signed off in February 2015 after twelve seasons. That April, Cryer published "So That Happened: A Memoir." The book included several interesting revelations. He wrote that he dated Demi Moore before his co-star Ashton Kutcher and hired a prostitute after his divorce from his first wife.

Besides acting and dabbling in screenwriting, producing and directing a few episodes of "Two and A Half Men," Cryer has plenty of other responsibilities in his role as a family man. Cryer has a son, Charles Austin, with ex Sarah Trigger, and a daughter, Daisy, whom he adopted in 2009 with his second wife, TV host/actress Lisa Joyner.

Jon Cryer Videos

  • Jon Cryer on Writing About Charlie Sheen in His Memoir - Late ...
  • Jon Cryer on His Serious Accident & Charlie Sheen - YouTube

Jon Cryer Books

FAQs on booking Jon Cryer

  • How do I book Jon Cryer to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jon Cryer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jon Cryer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jon Cryer or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jon Cryer

    Speaking fees for Jon Cryer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jon Cryer are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jon Cryer, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jon Cryer speak about?

    Jon Cryer is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Television Personalities.
  • Where does Jon Cryer travel from?

    Jon Cryer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jon Cryer’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jon Cryer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jon Cryer for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jon Cryer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Jon Cryer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jon Cryer for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Jon Cryer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jesse Lee Soffer, Tim Daly, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, James Woods and Tony Hale. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jon Cryer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Jon Cryer Speaker Videos

  • Jon Cryer on Writing About Charlie Sheen in His Memoir - Late ...
    Jon Cryer on His Serious Accident & Charlie Sheen - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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