Ethan Cutkosky
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Ethan Francis Cutkosky (born August 19, 1999) is an American actor and musician. He began as a child actor with his film debut in an uncredited supporting role in Fred Claus (2007) before acting in his first credited role in the supernatural horror film The Unborn (2009). Cutkosky gained widespread recognition for his main role as Carl Gallagher on all eleven seasons of the Showtime comedy-drama television series Shameless (2011–2021). After Shameless, he starred in the film Alex/October (2022) and had a supporting role in the comedy film Happy Gilmore 2 (2025).
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Born
Ethan Francis Cutkosky (1999-08-19) August 19, 1999 (age 26)St. Charles, Illinois, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
2006–present
Known for
Carl Gallagher in Shameless
Tables
· Filmography › Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 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 |
· Filmography › Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011–2021 | Shameless | Carl Gallagher | Main role |
| 2013; 2021; 2026 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Henry Mesner | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Power | Young Thomas Egan | Episode: "Exactly How We Planned" |
| 2022 | The Conners | Caleb Goldufski | Episode: "Parent Traps and Heart Attacks" |
· Discography
2020
"Alone"
Role(s)
Non-album single
"Comprehend"
Role(s)
Non-album single
2021
"Wondering"
Role(s)
Non-album single
"Erase Me"
Role(s)
Non-album single
2023
"Falling Deep"
Role(s)
Non-album single
"Anyway"
Role(s)
Non-album single
"0ut 0f !t"
Role(s)
Non-album single
| Year | Title | Album |
| 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 |
References
- "Ethan Cutkosky gets room to grow in 'Shameless'"https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/04/01/ethan-cutkosky-gets-room-to-grow-in-shameless/
- "My mom is 100% Mexican. I'm half, so YES!!! RT @radcliffess: "@EthanCutkosky how about Mexican food? :)""https://x.com/EthanCutkosky/status/337746733905883137
- "St. Charles boy stars on new Showtime series"http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110108/news/701089917/
- AP Newshttps://apnews.com/5538e7ae1f214d43addc11404f5d5c92
- E!https://www.eonline.com/news/892146/shameless-actor-ethan-cutkosky-18-arrested-for-dui
- Film Threathttps://filmthreat.com/reviews/alex-october/
- Screen Ranthttps://screenrant.com/after-shameless-main-actors-next-big-roles/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2019/11/kirstie-alley-a-family-affair-ethan-cutkosky-alex-october-jay-huguley-the-eyes-of-tammy-faye-1202796584/