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Starring alongside Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones, Jon Cryer took on one of the leading roles in the hit CBS sitcom,Two and a Half Men. However, the actor had a significantly lower salary compared to his co-star, who saw a controversial end to his journey on the sitcom following his public breakdown and rant against the showrunner Chuck Lorre.
Cryer portrayed the role of Alan Harper, Charlie Harper’s brother, throughout its 12-season run. However, despite his long tenure on the show, his pay was not even close to the level of Sheen’s earnings at the time of his departure.
Jon Cryer’s Salary onTwo and a Half MenFell Far Short of Charlie Sheen’s Paycheck
Among the lead characters introduced on the CBS sitcom,Jon Cryer’sAlan Harper was the only character to appear in every single episode ofTwo and a Half Men,as his fellow actors,Charlie Sheenand Angus T. Jones left the show midway, and Ashton Kutcher joined the sitcom in Season 9.
However, despite his constant presence, Cryer’s salary remained lower than that of his co-stars, Sheen and Kutcher. Initially, Cryer earned $550,000 per episode, which later increased to $650,000 by the show’s end, as perCelebrity Net Worth.
In contrast, Sheen, who was fired from the show, reportedly made $800,000 per episode during his time on the series, with his payrising to approximately$1.8 million by the time of his departure.
Cryer’s pay was also lower than that ofAshton Kutcher, who joined the sitcom in Season 9. At the peak of the series, Kutcherearned$700,000 per episode and evenbecame the highest-paid TV actorduring his time on the show.
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However, despite the substantial salary disparity, Cryer has surpassed his co-star Charlie Sheen in terms of net worth, as Sheen’s fortune has dwindled due to various factors.
Jon Cryer Outpaced Charlie Sheen in Net Worth
Jon Cryer has remained active in the entertainment industry since his time onTwo and a Half Men.After starring in the 12-season sitcom, he took on various roles in film and television, including portraying Lex Luthor in CW’sSupergirl.
Cryer is nowleading a new sitcom,Extended Family, alongside Donald Faison and Abigail Spencer. Hisnet worth is estimatedat $70 million, bolstered by hisTwo and a Half Mensalary, which reportedly exceeded $100 million, as well as millions earned from syndication deals.
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However, Charlie Sheen’s career faced a significant downturn following his exit fromTwo and a Half Men. Once boasting a net worth of $150 million at the height of his success,Sheen’s fortune has dwindledto an estimated $3 million due to personal and professional challenges.
After leaving the CBS sitcom, he starred in the Fox seriesAnger Management,which ran for two seasons and ended in 2014. Sheen has been on a break from acting and recently made his comeback with a brief cameo in the Max comedy series,Bookie, after reconciling with Chuck Lorre, years after their public fallout duringTwo and a Half Men.
Two and a Half Menis available to watch on Peacock.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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