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Ethan Cutkosky
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Ethan Francis Cutkosky
August 19, 1999 St. Charles, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, Musician |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Carl Gallagher in Shameless |
Ethan Francis Cutkosky (born August 19, 1999) is an American actor and musician. He started acting when he was a child. His first movie role was in Fred Claus (2007). He then had a credited role in the movie The Unborn (2009).
Ethan became very well-known for playing Carl Gallagher in the TV show Shameless. This show ran for eleven seasons from 2011 to 2021. After Shameless, he acted in the film Alex/October (2022) and the comedy movie Happy Gilmore 2 (2025).
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Ethan Cutkosky's Early Life
Ethan Francis Cutkosky was born on August 19, 1999. He grew up in Campton Hills, Illinois. His mom, Yvonne Cabrera Cutkosky, was a teacher, and his dad, David Cutkosky, worked with computer software. Ethan's mom has Mexican family roots. He went to Bell Graham Elementary School and Thompson Middle School. Later, he attended St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Illinois.
Ethan Cutkosky's Acting Career
Ethan began his career by doing photo ads when he was just four years old. This was a fun way for him and his mom to spend time together. After doing some ads, he was asked to try out for commercials and then for movies.
First Movie Roles
When he was eight, Ethan got his first movie role. He played a character named Carl alongside actor Vince Vaughn in the Christmas comedy Fred Claus (2007). At nine years old, Ethan played a mythical spirit called Barto in the horror film The Unborn (2009). In this movie, he got to act with the famous actor Gary Oldman.
Starring in Shameless
In 2009, Ethan was chosen to play Carl Gallagher in the TV series Shameless. Carl was the second youngest of the Gallagher siblings and often got into trouble. The show was on the Showtime network. Shameless was very popular and ran for 11 seasons, ending in 2021. It became the longest-running original show in Showtime's history.
Beyond Acting
Ethan is also an artist who likes to create new things. In 2018, he started his own fashion brand called Khaotic Collective. He also makes music. Ethan released a song called "Erase Me" on July 16, 2021.
Ethan Cutkosky's Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Fred Claus | Carl | Uncredited role |
| 2009 | The Unborn | Barto | |
| 2010 | Conviction | Neighborhood Boy | |
| 2022 | Alex/October | Josh | |
| 2025 | Going Places | Otis | Also co-producer |
| Happy Gilmore 2 | Wayne Gilmore |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011–2021 | Shameless | Carl Gallagher | Main role |
| 2013; 2021 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Henry Mesner | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Power | Young Thomas Egan | Episode: "Exactly How We Planned" |
| 2022 | The Conners | Caleb Goldufski | Episode: "Parent Traps and Heart Attacks" |
Ethan Cutkosky's Music
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2020 | "Alone" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Comprehend" | Non-album single |
| 2021 | "Wondering" | Non-album single |
| 2021 | "Erase Me" | Non-album single |
| 2023 | "Falling Deep" | Non-album single |
| 2023 | "Anyway" | Non-album single |
| 2023 | "0ut 0f !t" | Non-album single |
See also
In Spanish: Ethan Cutkosky para niños
