Angus T. Jones, who played Jake Harper, left the show “Two and a Half Men” 6 years ago – This is him today

Audiences were introduced to Angus T. Jones as the endearingly naive Jake Harper in the hit TV series “Two and a Half Men.”

Angus embarked on his journey as Jake Harper at just 10 years old. The sitcom’s international success catapulted him to earn $300,000 for each episode, crowning him television’s most lucrative child actor.

The allure of fame and fortune wasn’t enough for Angus. Overwhelmed by constant public attention, he chose to exit from the limelight and from Hollywood altogether.

Now at 27, Angus sports a striking look with his long hair and bushy beard. From his Texas childhood beginnings at four years old in commercials, to his first film role in “Simpatico” at five, followed swiftly by a leading role in “See Spot Run” by age six, he was seasoned on screen from a young age.

His acting trajectory was set for a major shift when he landed the role of Jake Harper, propelling him into new heights of fame.

The casting directors were so taken with Angus’s charisma that they immediately cast him after his audition, passing over the need to interview other children. He joined the ranks of Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen, depicting Jake in a household shaken up by divorce.

Jake’s quirky and inquisitive nature won him an adoring audience, contributing significantly to the show’s average viewership of 15 million people per episode. However, as the series evolved, so did Jake’s character into a rebellious teenager entangled with drugs and sex.

Angus’s character takes an unexpected turn enlisting in the military by the closing of season nine. His 2012 discovery of a deeper spirituality within the Seventh-day Adventist church led Angus to question his satisfaction with his character’s progression.

Voicing a strong disapproval, Angus publicly denounced “Two and a Half Men,” advising against watching the show and criticizing the impact it has on viewers. His departure became official in 2014.

While Angus expressed regret over his public criticism about the show and its creator, Chuck Lorre, he stands by his decision to leave the show.

Post “Two and a Half Men,” Angus retreated from the public eye, venturing to Colorado to delve into religious studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Speaking to People in 2016, he shared his contentment with pursuing higher education.

Current details about Angus’s life remain sparse, though it’s reported that he now resides in Los Angeles.

For fans looking to stay updated, Angus maintains an Instagram presence, occasionally sharing snippets of his life.