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Jensen Ackles
more ASK ]Stars as Dean Winchester on CW’s 'Supernatural'
By variety staff - Wed., Oct. 10, 2007, 7:57am PT_notime
Jensen Ackles, who 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’s right)