Jensen Ackles, stars as Dean Winchester on CW’s Supernatural."
Who do you think is the best actor in Hollywood at the moment? (Male or female)
Johnny Depp (I was going to try to be cool and think of someone obscure, but he’s too good to ignore)
Who do you think was the brightest star of the silver screen?
Jimmy Stewart
If you could play any real-life person in a movie, who would it be and why?
Tiger Woods because I would get paid to play golf.
Do you have a dream project?:
Any western
Who do you look to for inspiration?
My 56-degree wedge
Book I’m reading:
Lullaby”by Chuck Palahniuk
Total number of books I own:
No idea
Last film I saw:
“3:10 to Yuma,” directed by James Mangold
Three films that mean a lot to me:
“Cool Hand Luke,” directed by Stuart Rosenberg
“Once Upon A Time In The West,” directed by Sergio Leone
“Saving Private Ryan,” directed by Steven Spielberg (I watched it with my Grandfather prior to his death -- he fought in that war)
Song currently playing in my iPod:
“Staggolee,” Pacific Gas & Electric
Three songs that mean a lot to me:
“El Paso,” Marty Robbins,
“Texas Flood,” Stevie Ray Vaughan
“Home,” Marc Broussard
Concert that changed your life:
Michael Jackson in Texas. July, 1984. I was 6 years old, it was my first concert.
Guilty pleasures
* TV: Dr. Phil”
* Film: License to Drive”
* Reading material: Bathroom walls
* YouTube video: Candy Mountain
Best hangover remedy?
Exercise, but good luck!
What's the biggest upside of the Internet?
Instant information.
What is the biggest downside of the internet?
Consumption of my life.
What advice would you give to someone trying to break into your profession?
Make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons.
What helps you get out of bed in the morning?
My call time
Who was your celebrity crush growing up?
Kelly Kapowski
Are there any activities you do to make you feel un-famous?
Yes, working in Canada
What’s more dangerous: a mountain lion or a bitter ex?
Depends on which ex.
If you were alone in your house one night and you saw a ghost, who ya gonna call? (Okay, this one is a given)
The correct answer: Those two guys from Supernatural. That was easy
Would you rather see a Lakers game next to Jack Nicholson or a Knicks game next to Spike Lee?
I’d like to see the Lakers playing the Knicks sitting between Jack and Spike - just to watch them go at it.
What is the single worst purchase you’ve made in the past year?
IPhone
If you were an adult film star, what would your name be?
Pudgy Midway (I think that is right)
Personal:
Recent fad you admit to trying: using the Rick James quotes.
Love status: her name is Joanna.
Something that makes you see red: running late.
If you could live anywhere, it'd be: tossup between Tahiti, Switzerland, or Cinqa Terra, Italy
What's your take on reality shows, besides there being way too many?:
You know...I wrote out a long explanation of what I thought on this whole subject....read it...and decided not to send it because it really comes down to this...our world and reality is messed up enough and I can get enough of that through reading the paper and watching the news...I like to watch TV. And films to take me away from reality and into a fictitious world. Why do you think they have us read fictional books and stories in school...to expand our knowledge and creativity. You don't really get that by watching Jerry Springer or Elimidate.
Last concert you've been to:
a very close friend of mine Jason Manns performs around town here pretty frequently and I tend to be a regular. Aside from him...I think it was Martin Sexton
Best gift ever received: Love
No one knows you can: belly dance.............I'm just kidding....seriously.
The person/people you most keep in touch with from DAYS: Julianne Morris, Alison Sweeney
A role you auditioned for, really wanted, and didn't get:
every role I chose to audition for I really want...if I didn't want it, I wouldn't try for it.
Favorites:
Song: Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" performed by Jeff Buckley....favorite song!
Singer/Band: Ben Harper, Nina Simone, Martin Sexton, Jeff Buckley, Chet Baker to name a few.
City: Austin, TX
Food: Steak
Late night snack: dark chocolate and animal crackers
Athlete: Steve Nash
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Sport to watch: basketball
Sport to play: soccer
Vacation spot: Bora Bora, Napa Valley
Book: Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Actor: Paul Newman, Johnny Depp
Actress: Audrey Tautou
TV show: West Wing
Movie: that changes all the time.
Time of Year: fall
Moment in your career: working with James Cameron
Person you'd most like to have in a fox hole with you: Adriana Lima...........ok how about MacGyver.
First thing you'd do when visiting NY: probably grab a slice at Ray's pizza
Final words: thank you from the top to the bottom of my heart...you are amazing.....and now I'm going to bed.
Interview from when Jensen played Eric on Days of our Lives
Color of the Eyes: Green with glints of light brown.
Favorite time of the year: Definitely Christmas---the holidays, the cold, the lights, the spirit.
How I became interested in acting: My father (Alan Ackles) is an actor in Dallas. I grew up around the business,not in the sense that I was going to productions all the time, but just knowing about the industry, having my father around the house, and seeing him study scripts.
Fads I've recently tried: Snowboarding and surfing.
Favorite actor: Harrison Ford.
Favorite actress: Meg Ryan.
How I got discovered: When I was a sophomore, a friend asked me to go to a local acting seminar with him. Two guys (Ackles's future manager, Craig Wargo, and agent, Michael Einfeld) were very interested in me and wanted me to come out to L.A. I wanted to finish high school before doing anything like that. I figured they'd just forget about me, but they kept after me for two years.
Favorite Snacks: Gummy Bears and fruit smoothies.
Greatest fear: Changing who I am. Becoming too Hollywood.
How I want to spend New Year's Eve 1999: With all my close friends in Texas.
Favorite TV Show: The Practice.
Role model: I look to my dad a lot. He gives me great advice. And he has the best sense of humor.
What it's working with Ali Sweeney and Christie Clark: Ali and Christie (who play Sami and Carrie) have both made me feel so comfortable. We hit it off right off the bat, so it's been easy to play brother/sister with them. We [hang out] at work. Ali's asked me to go to lunch with her several times, and Christie's come by my dressing room just to talk. It's been nice.
Favorite singer: Garth Brooks.
If I could only keep one household appliance, it would be: Refrigerator.
Something you'd be surprised to know about me: I make the best fruit smoothie ever.
What I miss most about Texas? : The open space.
What I liked to do in High School: I was a jock in high school. I played on the baseball and lacrosse teams. I started taking theater classes just for the fun of it. I was the only jock in the theater department.
Favorite CD: Steve Miller Band's Greatest Hits.
Favorite food: Pasta, preferably penne with red meat sauce.
Least favorite food: Sushi.
Favorite comfort food: Chicken noodle soup.
How I made the decision to move to California: Before I graduated, I came out to Los Angeles for two weeks to see what the industry was about. I was already registered to go to Texas Tech University. I had my classes all set; I had a roommate, the whole deal. Then, I booked my first audition---a guest spot on Sweet Valley High. I ended up booking an independent film, too, but I wasn't able to do it because I wasn't going to be in town long enough. After that, my manager and agent told me I really needed to be out here. I was still pretty skeptical, so I went home and talked to my parents. I realized that if I would always wonder what I could have done. I decided to come out here for a semester or two. If nothing happened, I would go back home and go to school. I moved out here in Sept. of '96.
First thing I do when I wake up in the morning: Throw the alarm clock across the room.
Favorite song: Freebird, by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Favorite item of clothing: Abercrombie & Fitch cap.
The nicest thing anyone's ever done for me: My grandmother sends me notes and cards once a week so I don't get homesick.
My first real break in Hollywood: I tested for my first nighttime series, the NBC comedy Mr. Rhodes, and booked it. I played Malcolm, one of the students. It went 18 weeks. It was really cool to get my first steady job. I was able to support myself out here right away.
Nobody knows I can: Sing.
Greatest achievement: Living on my own in Los Angeles.
If I couldn't be an actor: I'd be in school studying sports medicine.
What would be your dream date?: "Having an incredible candlelight dinner and then riding horses on top of the Hollywood Hills."
How I got on Days of Our Lives: I started auditioning for Days of our Lives April 1, but didn't actually start taping until July. My first day, I walked into my dressing room, and there was a stack of about 50 envelopes waiting for me---fan mail. It was a little overwhelming. I was like 'This must not be my room.' But it was. It was crazy. I read every single letter.
Cause I most believe in: Strong family foundation.
If I had one wish: That I could fly.
My favorite possession: My pink stuffed pig.
Favorite Movies: The Indiana Jones Trilogy and Goodwill Hunting.
What I would eat for my last meal and who I would share it with: I would eat the biggest steak and the biggest potato I could find. I would share it with my family.
Favorite charity: Young Life. It's a Christian organization for high school teens, a youth ministry. They offer outings and ski trips, and have a camp.
Last thing I do before I go to bed: Say my prayers.
Best quality: My best trait is that I'm patient easy to get along with.
Worst quality: I'm very, very competitive, especially with video games.
What it was like when I first started working on Days of Our Lives My first scenes were with Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall (John and Marlena). They gave me the bigwigs on the show to break me in, and they did. They were both very nice. They came up to me, introduced themselves, and said, 'Welcome to the family.' That made me feel at home.
If I could live anywhere, it'd be: On a ranch in the Colorado mountains.
What I dislike most about my appearance: Hair.
Greatest love: Football.
Favorite Book: The Bible.
My most embarrassing moment: I was about 13 at the time, doing a photo shoot for a catalogue on the Southern Methodist University campus. The jeans were about three sizes too small, so they cut out the back and opened the leg---it looked fine from the front but the back was missing. Suddenly, the period bell rang, and the students flooded out of every building as I stood there with my rear end hanging out. It was not a fun moment!
My most dreaded household chore: Cleaning the toilet. With three guys in one house, it can be a little disgusting.
Smartest thing I ever did: Finish high school before moving to L.A.
Quality I like most in a mate: Sense of humor.
My hero: My dad.
Most treasured possession: A necklace. When my best friend was killed by a drunk driver, everyone in our circle had his initials tattooed on their ankle. Being in acting, I made a beaded necklace in his honor instead. It's blue, his favorite color, and black.
What makes me angry: Running late, getting caught in traffic and being delayed.
Biggest regret: None so far.
Favorite saying: "If it happens, it happens. If not, it wasn't meant to be."
