Biografia
Don Jeanes is an American actor from Houston, Texas, widely recognized for his portrayal of Neil Armstrong in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and as "The Rancher" in Budweiser's iconic Clydesdale Super Bowl commercials directed by Jake Scott.
A Fine Arts scholar at Kingwood College, Jeanes launched his career on stage in Los Angeles and New York, earning praise for lead roles in productions such as The Glass Menagerie, Pride's Crossing, Hands of Its Enemy, and The Whales. His stage work refined the emotional precision and presence that now define his on-screen performances.
Jeanes's television credits include Criminal Minds (CBS), CSI: NY (CBS), Days of Our Lives (NBC), The Exes (TV Land), and the Lifetime thrillers My Sister's Serial Killer Boyfriend and The Stranger She Brought Home, in which he portrayed Detective Jack Houston and Trent Lilley. On film, his performances in The Father, Karma, The Ascension, and Lew have been featured in numerous independent festivals, including the Laughlin International Film Festival's Audience Choice Award.
An accomplished horseman, former bull rider, and trained martial artist, Jeanes brings a grounded physicality and emotional depth to every role. His training with Ivana Chubbuck Studios, Deke Anderson's Next Level Acting Studio, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Sarah Simmons has made him a versatile performer equally adept in drama, action, and comedy.
Blending authenticity with discipline, Don Jeanes continues to expand his film and television career, portraying characters that embody courage, resilience, and heart.