Charles Esten

Charles Esten

59 · Born: Sep 9, 1965

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornSep 9, 1965 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Charles Puskar
  • Cynthia Puskar

Biography

Charles Esten Puskar III, fondly referred to as Chip Esten, is a talented and versatile American entertainer who has successfully navigated the diverse landscapes of acting, music, and comedy with remarkable ease and aplomb.

Charles Esten, a talented individual, entered the world on September 9, 1965, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would eventually lead to his rise to fame. It is, however, his remarkable performance as Deacon Claybourne, a charismatic country singer, that has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. This captivating portrayal was showcased on the critically acclaimed ABC/CMT drama series Nashville, which premiered in 2012 and concluded its successful run in 2018.

Noteworthy performances in this esteemed capacity not only reinforced Esten's reputation as a gifted thespian but also functioned as a transformative experience, igniting a passion for music that ultimately propelled him into the limelight as a multifaceted musician.

**Esten's Bio:**

Born in 1970 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Charles Esten is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his roles in the television series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "Nashville". Esten began his career in comedy, performing stand-up and improv, before transitioning to acting. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", "The Off Season", and "Nashville". In addition to his acting career, Esten is also a talented musician, releasing his debut album "Stories We Tell" in 2016. He has also performed at various music festivals and events, including the Grand Ole Opry.

Notably, beyond his extensive repertoire of acting accomplishments, Esten has also garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional comedic abilities, which he expertly displayed through his portrayal of Chip Esten in the widely popular United States adaptation of the acclaimed improvisational comedy series, Whose Line Is it Anyway?.

Career

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2020
Outer Banks
Outer Banks as Ward Cameron
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2012
Nashville
Nashville as Deacon Claybourne
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2011
Jessie
Jessie as Morgan Ross
{"id":579,"title":"Wilfred","year":2011,"character":"Nick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wilfred","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1h56bl0jr1oo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1h56bl0jr1oo.jpg"},"released":1}
Wilfred
Wilfred as Nick
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Enlightened
Enlightened as Damon Manning
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2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles as John Cole / Ethan Stanhope
{"id":6652,"title":"Swing Vote","year":"2008","character":"Lewis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swing-vote","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7po7va1q3390.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7po7va1q3390.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Swing Vote
Swing Vote as Lewis
{"id":844,"title":"The Mentalist","year":2008,"character":"Rick Bregman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-mentalist","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35rdnvkr4sug.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/35rdnvkr4sug.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mentalist
The Mentalist as Rick Bregman
{"id":172311,"title":"American Family","year":"2007","character":"Larry Bogner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172311.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172311.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
American Family
American Family as Larry Bogner
{"id":789,"title":"ER","year":2007,"character":"Barry Grossman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/er","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/q3lhmp67pso0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/q3lhmp67pso0.jpg"},"released":1}
ER
ER as Barry Grossman
{"id":1219,"title":"The New Adventures of Old Christine","year":2006,"character":"Joe Campbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-new-adventures-of-old-christine","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1219.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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2004
Nobody Knows Anything!
Nobody Knows Anything! as Conner Fulton
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2002
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet as Bill (segment "Twelve Miles to Trona")
{"id":185,"title":"61*","year":"2001","character":"Kevin Maris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/61","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
61*
61* as Kevin Maris
{"id":4167,"title":"Thirteen Days","year":"2000","character":"Maj. Rudolf Anderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thirteen-days","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72pir2qvov80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72pir2qvov80.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days as Maj. Rudolf Anderson
{"id":55076,"title":"Late Last Night","year":"1999","character":"Beverly Hills Cop","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/late-last-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55076.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Late Last Night
Late Last Night as Beverly Hills Cop
{"id":103831064,"title":"The Brian Benben Show","year":1998,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-brian-benben-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831064.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831064.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":21425,"title":"The Sleepwalker Killing","year":"1997","character":"Mark Schall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sleepwalker-killing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21425.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21425.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":4546,"title":"The Postman","year":"1997","character":"Michael","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-postman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7j4lm310t290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7j4lm310t290.jpg"},"released":1}
The Postman
The Postman as Michael
{"id":788,"title":"JAG","year":1997,"character":"Pete \"Pistol\" Ayers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jag","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6i9qfo7jsrv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6i9qfo7jsrv0.jpg"},"released":1}
JAG
JAG as Pete "Pistol" Ayers
{"id":966,"title":"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman","year":1996,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lois-clark-the-new-adventures-of-superman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47aip7urs5k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47aip7urs5k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":8338,"title":"Diagnosis Murder","year":1996,"character":"Joe Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/diagnosis-murder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg"},"released":1}
Diagnosis Murder
Diagnosis Murder as Joe Carter
{"id":137708,"title":"Bluebird","year":"2019","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bluebird-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4uigm2chet50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4uigm2chet50.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2011
{"id":9219,"title":"Green Screen Show","year":2004,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/green-screen-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9219.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":258561,"title":"Improv All Stars","year":"2001","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/improv-all-stars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_258561.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_258561.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":479,"title":"Rocket Power","year":"1999","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rocket-power","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/d25eqm28o3s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/d25eqm28o3s0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999