Ethan Cutkosky
Ethan Francis Cutkosky (born August 19, 1999) is an American actor and musician, best known for his roles as Carl Gallagher on the Showtime series Shameless,[1] and Barto in The Unborn.[2]
Ethan Cutkosky | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ethan Francis Cutkosky August 19, 1999 St. Charles, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Musician |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Carl Gallagher in Shameless |
Early life
Ethan Francis Cutkosky was born on August 19, 1999, in Campton Hills, Illinois, the only child of Yvonne Cabrera Cutkosky, a teacher, and David Cutkosky, a computer software engineer.[1] Cutkosky's mother is of Mexican descent.[3] Cutkosky attended Bell Graham Elementary School, located in Campton Hills, Illinois and Thompson Middle School, located in St. Charles, Illinois. He attended St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Illinois.[1]
Career
Cutkosky began doing photo ads when he was four years old as a way for his mother and him to spend time together. After a few ads he was asked to audition for commercials and then movies. He landed his first film role playing Carl with Vince Vaughn in the Christmas comedy Fred Claus (2007) when he was eight years old. At the age of nine Cutkosky played a mythical spirit named Barto in the supernatural horror film The Unborn (2009), where he had the opportunity to play opposite Gary Oldman.
In 2009 Cutkosky was selected to play Carl Gallagher in the Showtime television series Shameless, the second youngest Gallagher sibling and biggest troublemaker. Shameless ran for 11 seasons until 2021, and is currently the longest running original scripted series in Showtime's history.[4]
Cutkosky continues to expand his voice as an artist, creating his own fashion brand Khaotic Collective in 2018 and producing music. Cutkosky released a single, "Erase Me", on July 16, 2021.
Personal life
On November 6, 2017, Cutkosky was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles.[5] He accepted a plea deal and charges were dismissed.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fred Claus | Carl | Uncredited |
| 2009 | The Unborn | Barto | |
| 2010 | Conviction | Neighborhood boy | |
| 2021[7] | Alex/October[8] | Josh[9] | |
| TBA | Going Places | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2021 | Shameless | Carl Gallagher | Main cast; 127 episodes |
| 2013, 2021 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Henry Mesner | "Born Psychopath" (Season 14, Episode 19), "Post-Graduate Psychopath" (Season 22, Episode 14) |
| 2020 | Power | Young Thomas Egan | "Exactly How We Planned" (Season 6, Episode 15) |
| 2022 | The Conners | Caleb Goldufski | "Parent Traps and Heart Attacks" (Season 5, Episode 4) |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Alone" | Non-album single |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Comprehend" | Non-album single |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Wondering" | Non-album single |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Erase Me" | Non-album single |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Falling Deep" | Non-album single |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "Anyway" | Non-album single |
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "0ut 0f !t" | Non-album single |
References
- Crowder, Courtney (April 1, 2014). "Ethan Cutkosky gets room to grow in 'Shameless'". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- Gire, Dann (January 8, 2009). "Local star is born in suburban-shot horror film 'Unborn'". Chicago Daily Herald. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- Cutkosky, Ethan [@EthanCutkosky] (May 23, 2013). "My mom is 100% Mexican. I'm half, so YES!!! RT @radcliffess: "@EthanCutkosky how about Mexican food? :)"" (Tweet). Retrieved February 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
- Heun, Dave (January 8, 2011). "St. Charles boy stars on new Showtime series". Chicago Daily Herald. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- "'Shameless' star Ethan Cutkosky arrested on suspicion of DUI". AP News. Los Angeles, California. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- Elyse Dupre (11 January 2018). "Shameless Actor Ethan Cutkosky, 18, Agrees to Plea Deal After DUI Arrest". E!. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- Ng, Alan (August 31, 2021). "ALEX/OCTOBER". Film Threat. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- Dee, Jake (April 24, 2021). "After Shameless: What The 10 Main Actors Are Doing Next". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- N'Duka, Amanda (November 27, 2019). "Kirstie Alley To Star In 'A Family Affair'; Ethan Cutkosky Joins 'Alex/October'; Jay Huguley Cast In 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2021.