This actor was one of the highest-paid child actors. He is known for his iconic role on the hit sitcom “Two and a Half Men.” But he made a public departure fueled by a rediscovery of faith. Many years later he made a rare public appearance and some fans could not recognize him.

Charlie Sheen, the actor in the article and Jon Cryer on "Two and a Half Men" in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Charlie Sheen, the actor in the article and Jon Cryer on “Two and a Half Men” in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

The actor in the article at the film premiere of "The Santa Claus 2" in Los Angeles in 2002 | Source: Getty Images

The actor in the article at the film premiere of “The Santa Claus 2” in Los Angeles in 2002 | Source: Getty Images

This actor started his career at a young age. He joined the famous sitcom “Two and a Half Men” when he was only 10, and fans practically got to see him grow up on screen. However, his relationship with the show changed over time as his onscreen character also evolved.

The actor in the story at premiere of The Rookie in New York City in 2002 | Source: Getty Images

The actor in the story at premiere of The Rookie in New York City in 2002 | Source: Getty Images

Charlie Sheen, the actor in the article and Jon Cryer on "Two and a Half Men" in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Charlie Sheen, the actor in the article and Jon Cryer on “Two and a Half Men” in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones the Premiere of "Looney Tunes Back In Action" in Los Angeles in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones the Premiere of “Looney Tunes Back In Action” in Los Angeles in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

The former child actor reached a significant turning point in his life that few anticipated. In 2012, he appeared in a video released by a church group based in Alabama, called The Forerunner 777, where he reflected on his newfound faith and how his career did not align with his religious beliefs.

Angus T. Jones as Charlie in Los Angeles in 2006 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones as Charlie in Los Angeles in 2006 | Source: Getty Images

The actor in the article  at the film premiere of "The Jungle Book" in Los Angeles in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

The actor in the article at the film premiere of “The Jungle Book” in Los Angeles in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

The actor in the article  at the film premiere of "Bringing Down The House" in Los Angeles in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

The actor in the article at the film premiere of “Bringing Down The House” in Los Angeles in 2003 | Source: Getty Images

The actor went on record saying that he was not proud of being on “Two and a Half Men” and encouraged people to stop watching the show. He expressed his desire to be disconnected from the show, saying, “Please stop watching it. Please stop filling your head with filth.”

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones accepting an award at the People's Choice Awards for his role on "Two and a Half Men""Two and a Half Men" in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones accepting an award at the People’s Choice Awards for his role on “Two and a Half Men””Two and a Half Men” in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones arrives at the 17th Annual Dream Halloween CAAF Benefit  in Los Angeles in 2010 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones arrives at the 17th Annual Dream Halloween CAAF Benefit in Los Angeles in 2010 | Source: Getty Images

When the video was released, he had just signed a one-year contract with the show. But to top it off, the former child star was also named the highest-earning child actor at 17, earning up to $300,000 per episode. Regardless of this achievement, he described himself as a “paid hypocrite.”

Angus T. Jones with his younger brother Otto Jones in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones with his younger brother Otto Jones in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones  holding his award at the People's Choice Awards for his role on "Two and a Half Men""Two and a Half Men" in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones holding his award at the People’s Choice Awards for his role on “Two and a Half Men””Two and a Half Men” in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

At the time, he had just joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church and admitted that his role in “Two and a Half Men” did not align with his Christian beliefs. “You cannot be a true God-fearing person and be on a television show like that,” he explained.

Angus T. Jones at the People's Choice Awards in 2012 in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the People’s Choice Awards in 2012 in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images

The actor’s character grew up to be a teenager who was curious about sex and drugs, but he confessed that his real life was nothing like Jake Harper’s life. This famous child star in question is Angus T. Jones, who was the “half man” on “Two and a Half Men.”

Angus T. Jones and Miley Cyrus on "Two and a Half Men" in Los Angeles in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones and Miley Cyrus on “Two and a Half Men” in Los Angeles in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones speaking on the TheForerunner777 channel | Source: Youtube.com/TheForerunner777

Angus T. Jones speaking on the TheForerunner777 channel | Source: Youtube.com/TheForerunner777

In fact, when asked how he felt delving into the adult storylines of his character, he said it was “very awkward.” Jones did not even feel old enough to be engaging with the more mature storylines. He expressed, “I mean, I am with these people on set that I have been with since I was 8 years old, and doing the adult thing when I am still not an adult. I mean, I am 18, but I am not an adult.”

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Actor Angus T. Jones at the "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" premiere in Los Angeles in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Actor Angus T. Jones at the “Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix” premiere in Los Angeles in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

The actor revealed that he never drank but admitted that he tried out a few drugs in high school. However, he remained a virgin and religiously read the Bible. He opened up about how much he loved to discover “the truth” and apply the things he learned to his life.

Angus T. Jones arrives at the premiere "Fred Claus" premiere in Los Angeles in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones arrives at the premiere “Fred Claus” premiere in Los Angeles in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Variety's 4th Annual Power of Youth event in Los Angeles in 2010 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Variety’s 4th Annual Power of Youth event in Los Angeles in 2010 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones and model Tyra Banks in Hollywood in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones and model Tyra Banks in Hollywood in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the  Premiere of "Scooby Doo 2 : Monsters Unleashed" in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Premiere of “Scooby Doo 2 : Monsters Unleashed” in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

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Therefore, while he was learning, he realized that he needed to separate himself from the show because it contradicted what he was discovering in the Bible. “I’m not okay with what I’m learning, what the Bible says, and being on that television show,” he reiterated.

Angus T. Jones speaking on the TheForerunner777 channel | Source: Youtube.com/TheForerunner777

Angus T. Jones speaking on the TheForerunner777 channel | Source: Youtube.com/TheForerunner777

Angus T. Jones in Universal City in Los Angeles 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Universal City in Los Angeles 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones acting  in "The Christmas Blessing," in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones acting in “The Christmas Blessing,” in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

The actor, who joined the famous sitcom from its first season at only 10 years old, slowly started to fade out of the show in season 10. But he returned for the show’s finale in 2015.

Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer on "Two and a Half Men," in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer on “Two and a Half Men,” in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

ngus T. Jones, Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen accepting their People Choice Award in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

ngus T. Jones, Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen accepting their People Choice Award in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the People Choice Awards in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the People Choice Awards in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones holding his 'The Rising Star Award' in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones holding his ‘The Rising Star Award’ in Los Angeles in 2009 | Source: Getty Images

Looking back at the statements he made after joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church, he started reconsidering his decision to leave acting. However, the actor did invest much of his time learning and being a part of different religious organizations.

Angus T. Jones at a basketball game in Los Angeles in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at a basketball game in Los Angeles in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Variety's 5th annual Power Of Youth event in Los Angeles in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Variety’s 5th annual Power Of Youth event in Los Angeles in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

After leaving the sitcom, Jones went to college at the University of Colorado, where he majored in environmental studies but later decided to switch to Jewish studies as his relationship with organized religion developed.

Angus T. Jones and  Jason Earles on "Hannah Montana" in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones and Jason Earles on “Hannah Montana” in 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones arrives at the Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth event in Los Angeles in 2008 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones arrives at the Target Presents Variety’s Power of Youth event in Los Angeles in 2008 | Source: Getty Images

Jon Cryer, Charlie Sheen, Leslie Moonves, and Angus T. Jones in Hollywood in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Jon Cryer, Charlie Sheen, Leslie Moonves, and Angus T. Jones in Hollywood in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

However, after spending his college years in these organizations, he wanted to discover himself outside of them. Jones explained, “Right now, I’m stepping away from the organizational business-model programs. I’m interested in seeing where I go without an organization putting a stamp of approval on if I’m good or bad or whatever.”

Angus T. Jones performing at the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles in 2007 | Source: Getty iMAGES

Angus T. Jones performing at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles in 2007 | Source: Getty iMAGES

Angus T. Jones at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles in 2011 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Emmy Awards in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the Emmy Awards in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

As he stepped out on his own, Jones slowly considered getting back into acting. In a 2016 interview, he revealed that he had been enjoying being on set again. “Getting to be back on the set with everyone again kind of showed me how much I did like it and how much a part of me acting is,” he added.

Angus Jones on the show "Bookie" | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Angus Jones on the show “Bookie” | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Angus T. Jones on an episode of " Two and a Half Men" in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones on an episode of ” Two and a Half Men” in 2012 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones sitting with a dog in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones sitting with a dog in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

The actor was aware that the door to get back into acting is very much open, but he wanted to ease himself back onto the screen. But after a long hiatus from acting, Jones has grown so much that people thought he was unrecognizable.

Angus T Jones in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T Jones in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones in Los Angeles in 2005 | Source: Getty Images

Jones was spotted walking in Los Angeles in April 2024 wearing a casual outfit of gray shorts, a black t-shirt, and black sneakers, and finished off the look with sunglasses and a cap. The now 30-year-old former child star looked different as he rocked a full beard.

Angus T. Jones at the "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix" at the Emmy Awards in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones at the “Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix” at the Emmy Awards in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

People in the comment section could not put his face to his famous Jake Harper character. “Who is he?” one commenter asked. “He looks different,” another added.

Charlie Sheen and Angus T Jones at the LA Lakers game in California in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Charlie Sheen and Angus T Jones at the LA Lakers game in California in 2007 | Source: Getty Images

Different actors on the show "Bookie" | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Different actors on the show “Bookie” | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Despite some not recognizing him, the actor has shown his full beard look on screen. He was seen when he reunited with his former co-star Charlie Sheen in the MAX show “Bookies” in 2023. Therefore, his recent public appearance in Los Angeles might have had a few commenters puzzled, but some were happy to see the actor.

Charlie Shhen and Angus T. Jones on "Booke" | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Charlie Shhen and Angus T. Jones on “Booke” | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Charlie Sheen on the show "Bookie" | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Charlie Sheen on the show “Bookie” | Source: Youtube.com/Max

Commenters still praised him for his acting talents, “Wonderful young actor, now grown into a young man,” remarked a netizen. Some pointed out that he looked happy, “Love him, he looks happy so lay off!” added a Facebook user. Lastly, fans did not forget his comedic talents on the series, “He was the funniest kid on TV,” expressed another commenter.

Angus T Jones in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T Jones in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones attends the 1st Annual Combsgiving Festival in Los Angeles in 2016 | Source: Getty images

Angus T. Jones attends the 1st Annual Combsgiving Festival in Los Angeles in 2016 | Source: Getty images

Angus T Jones in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T Jones in California in 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Angus T. Jones went from the famous Jake Harper to his religious enlightenment. As he looks back on his journey he wishes to move forward without any regrets. Acting is still in his cards, but he wants to do it on his own terms.

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