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Jon Cryer
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Producer, Screenwriter, Actor
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April 16, 1965 in New York City, NY
Biography:Dark-haired comedic actor Jon Cryer remains best-known for his lovable performance as Duckie Dale in the 1986 teen movie Pretty in Pink. Even though he was 21 years old playing a high school senior, he exhibited a vulnerable yet goofy freshness unlike most other teen stars. The son of Broadway performers, he was schooled in the Bronx before making his film debut in the romantic comedy No Small Affair as a young photographer obsessed with Demi Moore. He made some unfortunate movies after Pretty in Pink, including the Ferris Bueller knock-off Morgan Stewart's Coming Home, which suggested unfair comparisons with actor Matthew Broderick. Other forgettable movies followed until he was cast as the star of the sitcom The Famous Teddy Z, which was then followed by several other short-lived sitcoms. After appearing in the anarchic comedy Hot Shots!, he proved fairly successful with offbeat comedies and... Full Biography
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Jon Cryer and guest
Actor Jon Cryer arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theater on September 21, 2008...
Actor Jon Cryer (right) and Actress Actress Lisa Joyner arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards at...
Actor Jon Cryer (R) and his wife TV newscaster Lisa Joiner arrive at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards...
Actor Jon Cryer (right) and guest arrives at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theater on...
Jon Cryer (right) and guest
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