Jon Cryer

Jonathan Niven Cryer (born April 16, 1965) is an American actor, writer, producer, and television director. Born into a show business family, he made his motion picture debut as a teenage photographer in the romantic comedy ''No Small Affair'' (1984); his breakout role was as Duckie in the John Hughes-written film ''Pretty in Pink'' (1986). He wrote and produced the independent film ''Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five'' (1998).

In 2003, he was cast in a co-leading role as Alan Harper on the CBS sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'', which became a major hit for twelve seasons, and for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards (in 2009 and 2012). He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television in 2011.

Cryer's other film appearances include ''Morgan Stewart's Coming Home'' (1987), ''Hot Shots!'' (1991), ''Holy Man'' (1998), ''Weather Girl'' (2009), ''Company'' (2011), and ''Big Time Adolescence'' (2019). He also has appeared in the recurring role of the Earth-38 Lex Luthor in the CW series ''Supergirl'', ''Arrow'', and ''Batwoman''. After appearing on the podcast ''Crime Writers On...'' it was announced that he would join the ''Undisclosed'' podcast for their second season. Provided by Wikipedia