After roles in a string of action/sci-fi shows, handsome Texan Jensen Ackles used his moody persona and bad boy looks to snag a starring role in the WB hit “Supernatural” (2005 - ). The Dallas native, born in 1978, grew up in an acting family. His father Alan Ackles, was an actor who made recurring appearances on “Walker, Texas Ranger” (CBS, 1994 - 2000) and “Dallas” (CBS, 1984-1988). Ackles started modeling when he was two years old and also did some commercial work, appearing in print and TV ads for Wal-Mart, Nabisco and Radio Shack, but didn't begin to fully realize his potential until
