Jensen Ackles
joined the cast of "Days of Our Lives" in June of 1997, as the long lost
Eric Brady. He was born on March 1, 1978 in Dallas Texas and was
raised in Richardson, Texas. As a child and young teenager, Jensen
was a model for local magazines and department stores. In High School,
he was a sports nut, playing almost every sport his school offered. When
he was 16, he attended an acting workshop in Dallas, and was loved by the
casting scouts. His manager urged him to come to LA then, but he decided
to finish High School. After graduating in 1996, he left home and came
to LA to peruse an acting career. After coming to LA, Jensen quickly
landed acting work. He did small roles on shows like "Sweet Valley High",
and the popular sit-com "Cybill". After that, he landed a regular role
on NBC's now defunct comedy "Mr. Rhodes", playing Malcom. He almost decided
to move back home, until he learned that he was the new Eric Brady on "Days",
and since even before he premiered, he has been a fan favorite. In
his spare time, he likes to play sports, like Volleyball, Football, Lacrosse,
and Baseball. Jensen also takes time out for his fans, doing personal appearances
every weekend.
