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Jon Cryer
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Jon Cryer

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Born 1965 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1956–2025

Jon Cryer, born in 1965, is an American actor who gained early recognition with his role in O.C. and Stiggs (1985). The film, a quirky satire directed by Robert Altman, allowed Cryer to showcase his comedic chops in a unique narrative landscape. Known for his later success as Alan Harper on television's Two and a Half Men, Cryer's work in O.C. and Stiggs reflects his ability to navigate the absurdity of youth culture with charm, making a notable contribution to the cult film canon.

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O.C. and Stiggs

O.C. and Stiggs

1985 ★ 4.9
as Randall Schwab Jr.

O.C. and Stiggs aren't your average unhappy teenagers. They not only despise their suburban surroundings, they plot against it. They seek revenge against the middle class Schwab family, who embody all they detest: middle class.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Flash (2014)
The Flash
2014
Arrow (2012)
Arrow
2012
Due Date (2010)
Due Date
2010
Family Guy (1999)
Family Guy
1999
Supergirl (2015)
Supergirl
2015
Two and a Half Men (2003)
Two and a Half Men
2003

Filmography

104 credits
2020s 9 credits
2025
aka Charlie Sheen as Self
TV ★ 7.5
2024
BRATS as Self
Movie ★ 6.0
2024
The Little Pageant That Could as Self (archive footage)
Movie
2023
Extended Family as Jim Kearney
TV ★ 5.9
2022
18½ as H.R. 'Bob' Haldeman (voice)
Movie ★ 5.5
2022
Devoured as Narrator
TV ★ 7.0
2022
Password as Self - Celebrity Guest
TV ★ 5.8
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
TV ★ 5.6
2020
Big Time Adolescence as Reuben
Movie ★ 7.2
2010s 25 credits
2019
Crisis Aftermath as Self
TV ★ 8.1
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.4
2019
Batwoman as Lex Luthor
TV ★ 6.9
2018
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale as Eugenio Derbez
TV ★ 5.8
2017
Drop the Mic as Self
TV ★ 6.5
2017
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television as Jon Cryer
TV ★ 6.6
2017
Will & Grace as Jon Cryer
TV ★ 7.5
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows as Self
Movie ★ 4.1
2016
DC's Legends of Tomorrow as Lex Luthor
TV ★ 7.3
2016
Justice League Action as Felix Faust (voice)
TV ★ 7.2
2016
The Great Indoors as Donnie
TV ★ 5.7
2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden as Self
TV ★ 5.2
2015
Supergirl as Lex Luthor
TV ★ 7.3
2014
Hit by Lightning as Ricky Miller
Movie ★ 4.7
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Guest
TV ★ 5.2
2014
The Flash as Lex Luthor
TV ★ 7.8
2013
Ass Backwards as Dean Morris
Movie ★ 4.4
2013
Mom as Customer
TV ★ 7.3
2012
John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast as Self
Movie
2012
Arrow as Lex Luthor
TV ★ 6.8
2011
Stay Cool as Javier
Movie ★ 4.8
2011
Company as David
Movie ★ 6.9
2010
Due Date as Alan Harper
Movie ★ 6.4
2010
Who Do You Think You Are? as Self
TV ★ 6.8
2010
Conan as Self
TV ★ 7.2
2000s 25 credits
2009
Shorts as Dad Thompson
Movie ★ 5.9
2009
Weather Girl as Charles
Movie ★ 5.6
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
TV ★ 5.0
2008
Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby as Richard Pig (voice)
Movie ★ 5.8
2008
Tortured as Brian Mark
Movie ★ 5.5
2006
Danny Phantom: Reality Trip as Freakshow (voice)
Movie ★ 8.3
2006
Hannah Montana as Ken Truscott
TV ★ 7.1
2005
Metro Chase as Mr. Stamm
Movie ★ 8.0
2005
American Dad! as Quacky (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.8
2005
American Dad! as Desk Clerk (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
2005
The Reichen Show as Self
TV ★ 4.8
2004
The Tony Danza Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.4
2004
Danny Phantom as Freakshow (voice)
TV ★ 8.3
2004
Retrosexual: The '80s as (archive footage)
TV ★ 8.5
2004
The Soup as Self
TV ★ 6.3
2004
On Air with Ryan Seacrest as Self
TV ★ 9.5
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
TV ★ 5.6
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
TV ★ 5.4
2003
Hey Joel as Joel Stein
TV ★ 7.0
2003
Two and a Half Men as Alan Harper
TV ★ 7.5
2003
NCIS as Cyril Taft
TV ★ 7.6
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Jon Cryer (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.6
2000
The Trouble with Normal as Zack Mango
TV ★ 7.7
2000
Big Brother as Self - Actor, 'Two & a ½ Men'
TV ★ 4.9
1990s 23 credits
1999
Family Guy as Kevin (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
1998
Holy Man as Barry
Movie ★ 5.2
1998
Glam as Jimmy Pells
Movie ★ 3.7
1998
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five as Daniel
Movie ★ 4.8
1998
Two Guys and a Girl as Justin
TV ★ 7.2
1998
Getting Personal as Sam Wagner
TV ★ 9.0
1998
Becker as Roger
TV ★ 7.2
1998
Hercules as The Winged Wolves (voice)
TV ★ 6.9
1997
Plan B as Stuart Winer
Movie ★ 9.0
1997
The View as Self
TV ★ 4.4
1997
Dharma & Greg as Brian (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.4
1997
The Practice as Terry Pender
TV ★ 7.7
1996
The Pompatus of Love as Mark
Movie ★ 4.1
1996
Cannes Man as Self
Movie ★ 5.5
1996
E! True Hollywood Story as Self
TV ★ 8.2
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 4.1
1995
Partners as Bob
TV ★ 9.0
1995
The Outer Limits as Trevor McPhee
TV ★ 7.7
1995
Mr. Show with Bob and David as Duckie
TV ★ 7.6
1994
Heads as Guy Franklin
Movie ★ 3.0
1993
The Waiter as Tommy Kazdan
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV ★ 5.4
1991
Hot Shots! as Jim 'Wash Out' Pfaffenbach
Movie ★ 6.6
1980s 12 credits
1989
Penn & Teller Get Killed as Frat Boy #3
Movie ★ 5.6
1989
The Famous Teddy Z as Teddy Zakalokis
TV ★ 7.4
1988
Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card
Movie ★ 7.0
1987
Morgan Stewart's Coming Home as Morgan Sewart
Movie ★ 5.1
1987
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace as Lenny
Movie ★ 4.6
1987
Dudes as Grant
Movie ★ 5.7
1987
O.C. and Stiggs● as Randall Schwab Jr.
Movie ★ 4.5
1987
Hiding Out as Andrew Morenski / Max Hauser
Movie ★ 5.7
1986
Pretty in Pink as Philip F. 'Duckie' Dale
Movie ★ 6.7
1985
Noon Wine as Teenage Herbert
Movie
1985
Amazing Stories as Phil
TV ★ 7.5
1984
No Small Affair as Charles Cummings
Movie ★ 5.5
1970s 1 credit
1975
People's Choice Awards as Self - Host
TV ★ 9.2
1950s 1 credit
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Performer
TV
Crew Credits
2020s 1 credit
2023
Extended Family Executive Producer
TV ★ 5.9
2010s 1 credit
2013
Mom Director
TV ★ 7.3
2000s 2 credits
2003
Two and a Half Men Director
TV ★ 7.5
2003
Two and a Half Men Story
TV ★ 7.5
1990s 4 credits
1998
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five Writer
Movie ★ 4.8
1998
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five Producer
Movie ★ 4.8
1996
The Pompatus of Love Writer
Movie ★ 4.1
1996
The Pompatus of Love Co-Producer
Movie ★ 4.1