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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 is best known for playing Carl Gallagher on the TV show Shameless. He also played Barto in the movie The Unborn.
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Early Life of Ethan Cutkosky
Ethan Francis Cutkosky was born on August 19, 1999. His birthplace was Campton Hills, Illinois. He is the only child of Yvonne Cabrera Cutkosky and David Cutkosky. His mother was a teacher, and his father was a computer software engineer. Ethan's mother has Mexican family roots.
Ethan's School Days
Ethan went to Bell Graham Elementary School. This school is in Campton Hills, Illinois. He later attended Thompson Middle School. That school is located in St. Charles, Illinois. For high school, he went to St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Illinois.
Ethan Cutkosky's Acting Career
Ethan started acting when he was just four years old. He began by doing photo advertisements. This was a fun way for him and his mother to spend time together. After a few ads, he was asked to try out for commercials. Then, he started auditioning for movies.
First Movie Roles
When Ethan was eight, he got his first movie role. He played a character named Carl in the Christmas comedy Fred Claus (2007). He even worked with actor Vince Vaughn in this film. At nine years old, Ethan played a mysterious spirit named Barto. This was in the scary movie The Unborn (2009). In this movie, he acted alongside the famous actor Gary Oldman.
Starring in Shameless
In 2009, Ethan was chosen for a big role. He started playing Carl Gallagher in the TV series Shameless. This show was on the Showtime network. Carl was the second youngest Gallagher child and often got into trouble. Shameless was very popular and ran for 11 seasons. It ended in 2021. It is the longest-running original show in Showtime's history.
Beyond Acting
Ethan is also a creative artist in other ways. In 2018, he started his own fashion brand. It is called Khaotic Collective. He also makes music. On July 16, 2021, Ethan released a song called "Erase Me".
Filmography
Movies Ethan Cutkosky Acted In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Fred Claus | Carl | Uncredited |
| 2009 | The Unborn | Barto | |
| 2010 | Conviction | Neighborhood boy | |
| 2022 | Alex/October | Josh | |
| TBA | Going Places | Otis | Also co-producer |
TV Shows Ethan Cutkosky Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011–2021 | Shameless | Carl Gallagher | Main cast; 134 episodes |
| 2013; 2021 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Henry Mesner | Episodes: "Born Psychopath", "Post-Graduate Psychopath" |
| 2020 | Power | Young Thomas Egan | Episode: "Exactly How We Planned" |
| 2022 | The Conners | Caleb Goldufski | Episode: "Parent Traps and Heart Attacks" |
Discography
Ethan Cutkosky's Music Releases
| 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
