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Born to actors Gretchen and David Cryer, Jon Cryer knew from a very young age that he wanted to follow in his parents’ footsteps. He did some well-acclaimed projects in the industry, but everything changed when he got on boardTwo and a Half Men. In the sitcom, he played Charlie Harper’s brother Alan and earned huge popularity and a loyal fan following.
But along with it, he also cashed in a lot of money per episode for playing the down-on-his-luck character. Not just on screen, but even after the show’s conclusion in 2015, Cryer still makes millions, all thanks to the residuals.
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Jon Cryerworked in a number of projects in the 1980s and 90s. But his breakthrough role came in the John Hughes-pennedPretty in Pink, released in 1986. In this, he played the role of Duckie Dale and quickly gained popularity with how he played the quirky character. After this, although he was part of other projects as well, they weren’t able to give him the major push he needed in his career.
However, luckily for him,Two and a Half Menwas just around the corner, and Cryer got on the sitcom in 2003. And after watching all twelve seasons of the show, a true fan would definitely agree that no other actor could have played the role better than Cryer. Even when Charlie Sheen left the sitcom during the eighth season, the majorresponsibilityto keep the show going fell onto Cryer’s shoulders.
This also made him the only actor in the sitcom whoappearedin all the episodes across twelve seasons. While the show ended nine years ago, and Cryer even rejected the possibility of a sequel, he still reportedly earns a huge sum in residuals. The actor’s current net worth is around $70 million, according toCelebrity Net Worth.
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Further,according to a source, although not confirmed, he earns a staggering $6 million per year from the royalties of the sitcom. Interestingly, in the later seasons ofTwo and a Half Men, Cryer was making approximatelybetween$550,000 to $620,00 per episode. For season 6 itself, his total salary touched $13 million.
Jon Cryer Recalled What It Was Like Working With Charlie Sheen Before His Issues Impacted the Sitcom
Alan and Charlie Harper can easily be one of the most beloved characters in the history of sitcoms. Along with this, the collaboration betweenCharlie Sheenand Jon Cryer also remains memorable. While the duo had a strong on-screen connection, they also shared good camaraderie off-screen as well.
However, this changed once Sheen’s personal struggles led to his controversial departure from the sitcom. Speaking on the same, in apodcast, Cryer recalled working with thePlatoonactor. He started with how CBS was in a hurry to cast Sheen, given his huge popularity afterSpin City.
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He also added that the duo got along quite well on set and also detailed a funny request Sheen made during the initial seasons of the show. He added:
There was a very funny moment. I was getting divorced at the beginning of Two and a Half Men, just like my character. I was in the midst of a divorce when that first started. And, at one point, Charlie – who is still married to Denise [Richards] at that time – said, ‘Hey man, if you need a place to stay, you can come stay with us.’ And I was like, ‘How much like the show do you want your life to be, Charlie?’
While the anecdote was hilarious, it’s also worth noticing the generosity that Sheen showcased. Cryer also added that while the duo weren’t best friends, they did hang out with eachotheronce in a while. But their relationship changed notably once Sheen’s addiction issues and erratic behavior came out in the open.
You can watch all the seasons ofTwo and a Half Menon Peacock.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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