Carter Jenkins
Biography
Carter Jenkins is an American actor born on September 4, 1991, in Tampa, Florida, USA. He started his career in local community theatre and commercials before transitioning to notable roles in the mid-2000s. Jenkins was part of the main cast of the sci-fi series Surface and had a recurring role on Unfabulous. He also appeared in the family sci-fi comedy Aliens in the Attic and the romantic comedy ensemble Valentine's Day. Jenkins has a knack for inhabiting complex, often charming, roles that frequently carry underlying dramatic weight. He has a long-running career with a successful transition into major film franchises and television dramas, with a total of 55 known credits.
Career overview
Carter Jenkins began his acting career in local community theatre and commercials. He secured notable roles in the mid-2000s, including a main cast position in the sci-fi series Surface and a recurring role on Unfabulous. Jenkins' early film work includes the lead role of Tom Pearson in the family sci-fi comedy Aliens in the Attic and the romantic comedy ensemble Valentine's Day.
Jenkins' acting career has spanned multiple genres, showcasing his ability to inhabit complex and often charming roles. His performances frequently carry underlying dramatic weight, demonstrating his range as an actor. Throughout his career, Jenkins has appeared in a variety of projects, including television dramas and major film franchises.
Jenkins' career has been marked by a long-running presence in the entertainment industry, with a notable start in his youth. He has successfully transitioned from early roles in local theatre and commercials to more prominent positions in television and film. With a significant number of credits to his name, Jenkins has established himself as a talented and versatile actor.
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- Paws in the City (2025) as Theo
- Six Till Midnight (2025) as Harry Chambers
- Back in Baby's Arms (2025) as Jonathan
- Passing (2025) Producer
- Stop Whining and Start Winning (2024) as Joe
- Stop Whining and Start Winning (2024) Producer
- After Everything (2023) as Robert Freeman
- After Ever Happy (2022) as Robert
- Women of the Movement (2022) as Roy Bryant
- After We Fell (2021) as Robert Freeman
- Kappa Kappa Die (2020) as Stewart
- Doom Patrol (2019) as John
- Medal of Honor (2018) as Joe Annello
- Glimpse Ep 1: Circuits (2018) as Lucas
- Famous in Love (2017) as Rainer Devon
- Movie Night with Karlie Kloss (2017) as Himself
- Sweet/Vicious (2016) as Will Powell
- Summer of 8 (2016) as Jesse
- A Light Beneath Their Feet (2016) as Jeremy
- Circle (2015) as College Guy
- Nightlight (2015) as Chris
- Drink (2014) as Young Gray
- Heavy Water (2014) as River
- The Following (2013) as Preston Tanner
- Struck by Lightning (2013) as Nicholas Forbes
- The Nevsky Prospect (2012) as David
- J.A.W. (2011) as Seth
- Valentine's Day (2010) as Alex
- Arcadia Lost (2010) as Sye
- Lie to Me (2009) as Rick
- Aliens in the Attic (2009) as Tom Pearson
- Kid vs. Kat (2008) as (voice)
- Mad Men (2007) as Andy
- Viva Laughlin (2007) as Jack Holden
- Keeping Up with the Steins (2006) as Zachary Stein
- Think Tank (2006) as Young Dex
- Surface (2005) as Miles Barnett
- Bad News Bears (2005) as Joey Bullock
- Life Is Ruff (2005) as Preston Price
- House (2004) as Mark McNeil
- Lost (2004) as Tom Brennan
- CSI: NY (2004) as Will Galanis
- The 4400 (2004) as Todd Barstow
- Unfabulous (2004)
- Punk'd (2003) as Self
- Oliver Beene (2003) as Boy
- Run of the House (2003)
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Raymond Caine Jr.
- Without a Trace (2002) as Kyle
- Everwood (2002) as David Beck
- Scrubs (2001) as Young Todd
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Michael
- The Twelve Dates of Christmas
- The Twelve Dates of Christmas Executive Producer
- The Auschwitz Bagel as Daniel
- Getting to That Age as Austin
- Joint Custody