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Carter Jenkins

Acting Born Sep 4, 1991 Tampa, Florida, USA 24 credits

Biography

Carter Jenkins (born September 4, 1991) is an American actor known for his long-running career that began in his youth, transitioning successfully into major film franchises and television dramas.

He started his career early in local community theatre and commercials before securing notable roles in the mid-2000s, including the main cast of the sci-fi series Surface (2005-2006) and a recurring role on Unfabulous. His early film work includes the lead role of Tom Pearson in the family sci-fi comedy Aliens in the Attic (2009) and the romantic comedy ensemble Valentine's Day (2010).

He possesses a knack for inhabiting complex, often charming, roles that frequently carry underlying dramatic weight.

He is internationally recognized for playing Robert Freeman in the massively popular After film series (After We Fell, After Ever Happy, After Everything), a role that solidified his status in the Young Adult drama sphere.

On television, He starred as the charismatic, established Hollywood heartthrob Rainer Devon in the Freeform series Famous in Love (2017–2018), where he effortlessly captured the complicated life of a celebrity trying to navigate his fame and personal drama.

Demonstrating his serious acting capabilities, Jenkins delivered a measured and impactful performance as Roy Bryant in the critically acclaimed limited series, Women of the Movement (2022). This role showcased his ability to handle heavy, real-life dramatic material with necessary nuance and restraint. His earlier work in Struck by Lightning (2012) and a guest spot on Mad Men also proved his skill in portraying emotionally complex young characters.

He continues to prove himself as a flexible actor capable of grounding characters across comedy, romance, and high-stakes drama.

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Known for

House

as Mark McNeil

Lost

as Tom Brennan

CSI: Miami

as Raymond Caine Jr.

Without a Trace

as Kyle

Scrubs

as Young Todd

Everwood

as David Beck

CSI: NY

as Will Galanis
Film

After We Fell

as Robert Freeman
Film

After Ever Happy

as Robert
Film

After Everything

as Robert Freeman

Full filmography

  • House (2004) as Mark McNeil
  • Lost (2004) as Tom Brennan
  • CSI: Miami (2002) as Raymond Caine Jr.
  • Without a Trace (2002) as Kyle
  • Mad Men (2007) as Andy
  • Scrubs (2001) as Young Todd
  • Everwood (2002) as David Beck
  • CSI: NY (2004) as Will Galanis
  • After We Fell (2021) as Robert Freeman
  • Lie to Me (2009) as Rick
  • Kid vs. Kat (2008) as (voice)
  • The Following (2013) as Preston Tanner
  • Doom Patrol (2019) as John
  • The 4400 (2004) as Todd Barstow
  • The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Michael
  • Punk'd (2003) as Self
  • After Ever Happy (2022) as Robert
  • After Everything (2023) as Robert Freeman
  • Surface (2005) as Miles Barnett
  • Oliver Beene (2003) as Boy
  • Unfabulous (2004)
  • Valentine's Day (2010) as Alex Franklin
  • Famous in Love (2017) as Rainer Devon
  • Aliens in the Attic (2009) as Tom Pearson