Jonathan Niven Cryer is an American actor. Born into a show business family, he made his film debut with a lead role in No Small Affair (1984); his breakout role was as Duckie in the John Hughes-written film Pretty in Pink (1986). Cryer then had lead roles in the films Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987) and Hiding Out (1987), starring roles in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) and Hot Shots! (1991), and the lead role of Teddy Zakalokis on the CBS sitcom The Famous Teddy Z (1989โ1990).
Jon Cryer, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
Jon Cryer, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter
On April 16, in the year 1965, Jon Cryer, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of April 16, one of 433 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Jon Cryer. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 16, 1965 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 4 April 2026.
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