How 'unrecognizable' Angus T Jones turned his back on 'filth Two-and-a-Half Men' and found God
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Angus T Jones, the former child star known for his role on the hit sitcom 'Two and a Half Men', has quit acting, undergone significant changes in his looks and life and has now been spotted in Los Angeles
He became a national celebrity at the age of nine through the show, which garnered multiple award nominations, including 46 Emmy nominations (with nine wins) and two Golden Globe nods.
However, about a decade ago, Angus T Jones made headlines by quitting acting, denouncing the show that brought him fame as "filth," and citing a religious awakening as his reason for stepping away from the entertainment industry.
How old is Angus T Jones now?
As per Marca, Angus T Jones is now 29 years old. After leaving the world of acting, Angus T Jones embarked on a new path.
He initially enrolled as an environmental studies major at the University of Colorado at Boulder. However, he later switched his major to Jewish Studies.
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It was reported that he seemed to distance himself from faith-based organizations at one point and appeared to be considering a return to acting.
In a recent sighting, Angus T Jones looked notably different from his earlier days as a child star. He was seen sporting a bushy beard, which obscured his formerly boyish features.
Despite the sweltering August weather, he opted for a casual look, wearing a full-sleeved shirt and a beanie during the rare sighting.
Why did Angus T Jones quit acting?
Angus T Jones made headlines a decade ago when he dramatically quit acting, citing a religious awakening and denouncing his show, ‘Two and a Half Men’ as "filth."
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After this public declaration, he retreated from the public eye and has led a reclusive life in Los Angeles, with very infrequent appearances.
Angus was just nine years old when he landed his role on 'Two and a Half Men', working alongside Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen.
How long was Angus T Jones on 'Two and a Half Men'?
As per E news, Angus T Jones acted for 10 long years on the show. During his tenure he witnessed Charlie Sheen's highly publicized struggles, which led to his firing in 2011 and replacement by Ashton Kutcher.
Around the same time, Angus himself was grappling with the evolving content of his character, which increasingly involved storylines related to drugs and sex.
In 2012, he openly admitted that he found the job "very awkward," indicating a growing discomfort with his role on the show.