Biography
Who is Jackie Earle Haley?
Early life
Jackie Earle Haley was born and raised in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles. His father was a radio show host and actor. His mother was Iris D. Douglas. He went to Canoga Park High School.
How Jackie became famous
Jackie started his career at age five as the voice of Dennis the Menace in commercials. As a child star, he played Kelly Leak in The Bad News Bears. He also appeared in the sequels Breaking Training and Go to Japan. Another early film credit was Breaking Away.
During the 1970s, he often played tough and rebellious characters on screen. He also acted in television shows and commercials. His early work established him as a recognizable child and teen actor in American media.
Career highlights
After a period away from acting, Jackie returned to the screen in the drama film All the King's Men. He then delivered a praised performance in Little Children. This role earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He later joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
His later film credits include playing Rorschach in Watchmen and Freddy Krueger in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. He also appeared in Shutter Island, Lincoln, and Alita: Battle Angel. On television, he acted in Preacher, The Tick, and Human Target.
Family and relationships
Jackie married his first wife, Sherry Vaughan, in 1979. He has two children named Christopher and Olivia with his second wife, Jennifer. He married his third wife, Amelia Cruz, in 2004. They make their home in San Antonio, Texas, where he also runs a production company.
Birthday and age
Jackie Earle Haley was born on July 14, 1961, which makes Jackie 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Jackie shares the date with 21 other famous people.
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