Ethan Cutkosky - Actor
Age: 26
Country: United States Occupations:
Actor
Ethan Cutkosky is an American actor and musician best known for his long-running role as Carl Gallagher on the Showtime series Shameless, a character he played for all 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021.
Born on August 19, 1999, in St. Charles, Illinois, Cutkosky began his career as a child model and actor. Before his breakout on Shameless, he gained early recognition for his roles in the Christmas comedy Fred Claus (2007) and the supernatural horror film The Unborn (2009), where his ability to maintain a stoic, eerie expression earned him the nickname "One-Take Barto."
### Key Facts & Career Highlights:
* Television: Beyond Shameless, he is known for his recurring guest appearances as the troubled Henry Mesner on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (appearing in episodes in 2013, 2021, and 2026). He also appeared in Power and The Conners.
* Film: Recent film credits include the independent drama Alex/October (2022) and roles in Going Places (2025) and Happy Gilmore 2 (2025).
* Music: Under his own name, he has released several singles including "Alone," "Erase Me," and "Anyway," blending alternative and hip-hop influences.
* Personal Life: He is a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and an avid skateboarder. He also founded his own streetwear brand, Khaotic Collective, in 2018.