Jon Cryer

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Characters played by Jon Cryer

Alan Harper — Two and a Half Men (2003)

Charlie divorced brother and Jake father. After his bitter divorce from Judith, he moves into Charlie house and struggles with alimony, low chiropractor earnings, and romantic failures. He dates Lyndsey McElroy, cheats on her, and later reconciles. He temporarily moves in with his mother Evelyn when the house is sold, but returns. He adopts Louis via a fake marriage with Walden, eventually proposes to Lyndsey again, and takes a bonding trip to Japan with Jake.

Jim 'Wash Out' Pfaffenbach — Hot Shots! (1991)

Washed-out pilot struggling to keep up with training.

Lenny — Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

Lex Luthor's dim-witted nephew and accomplice.

Philip F. 'Duckie' Dale — Pretty in Pink (1986)

Philip F. 'Duckie' Dale is Andie Walsh's outsider best friend and secretly loves her. Jealous of Blane McDonough, he argues with Andie and attacks Steff McKee after overhearing Steff insulting her. He later reconciles with Andie, attends the prom with her, and encourages her to pursue Blane.

Reuben — Big Time Adolescence (2020)

Reuben is Monroe's father, one of the parents concerned about Zeke's influence. He recognizes that Monroe is stoned, notices his tattoo, and helps ground him. After Monroe's expulsion, Reuben confronts Zeke, orders him to stay away, and briefly assaults him when he refuses.

Dad Thompson — Shorts (2009)

Toby's father and Black Inc. employee who attends a costume party with his wife. Her wish for them to be closer accidentally merges them into a two-headed person. He searches for the rock, helps resolve the crisis, and reunites with his wife.

Richard Pig (voice) — Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby (2008)

One of the three pigs who adopts a wolf cub, struggling with family loyalty and hidden truths.

Morgan Sewart — Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987)

Morgan is the teenage son of a Republican senator from Virginia who returns home from boarding school and struggles to reconnect with his family. He helps his father's campaign, falls in love with Emily, exposes Jay's embezzlement, and ultimately finds acceptance and a renewed sense of family.

Grant — Dudes (1987)

A punk from Queens who travels cross-country with friends. After witnessing his friend Milo's murder by a violent gang led by Missoula, he vows revenge. He learns to ride and shoot with help from Jessie, pursues the gang across the West, experiences mystical cowboy visions, and ultimately confronts and kills Missoula in a final shootout.

Ricky Miller — Hit by Lightning (2014)

Ricky Miller is a lonely restaurant manager in his forties who lives with two black cats and enjoys hockey. After meeting Danita through E-Happily, he becomes convinced she is his ideal woman, agrees to help kill her husband, shoots him, and later reunites with Danita.

Randall Schwab Jr. — O.C. and Stiggs (1987)

Randall Schwab Jr. is Randall Schwab's emotionally stunted son and a member of the family targeted by O.C. and Mark. During the disrupted wedding, O.C. and Mark persuade him to fire an Uzi wildly into the presents, cake, and chandelier, making him an unwitting instrument of their revenge.

Freakshow (voice) — Danny Phantom: Reality Trip (2006)

Carnival ringmaster who kidnaps parents for his reality show and seeks reality gems.

Career Overview

Jon Cryer has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Unstable Fables Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Two and a Half Men, aka Charlie Sheen, Hot Shots!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
79
Birth Date
1965-04-16
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q310367), public domain (CC0).