Carter Jenkins
Carter Jenkins (born September 4, 1991) is an American actor known for his long-running career that began in his youth, transitioning successfully into major film franchises and television dramas. He started his career early in local community theatre and commercials before securing notable roles in the mid-2000s, including the main cast of the sci-fi series Surface (2005-2006) and a recurring role on Unfabulous. His early film work includes the lead role of Tom Pearson in the family sci-fi comedy Aliens in the Attic (2009) and the romantic comedy ensemble Valentine's Day (2010). He possesses a knack for inhabiting complex, often charming, roles that frequently carry underlying dramatic weight. He is internationally recognized for playing Robert Freeman in the massively popular After film series (After We Fell, After Ever Happy, After Everything), a role that solidified his status in the Young Adult drama sphere. On television, He starred as the charismatic, established Hollywood heartthrob Rainer Devon in the Freeform series Famous in Love (2017–2018), where he effortlessly captured the complicated life of a celebrity trying to navigate his fame and personal drama. Demonstrating his serious acting capabilities, Jenkins delivered a measured and impactful performance as Roy Bryant in the critically acclaimed limited series, Women of the Movement (2022). This role showcased his ability to handle heavy, real-life dramatic material with necessary nuance and restraint. His earlier work in Struck by Lightning (2012) and a guest spot on Mad Men also proved his skill in portraying emotionally complex young characters. He continues to prove himself as a flexible actor capable of grounding characters across comedy, romance, and high-stakes drama.
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- 2025 · Back in Baby's Arms as Jonathan
- 2024 · Stop Whining and Start Winning as Joe
- 2023 · After Everything as Robert Freeman
- 2022 · After Ever Happy as Robert
- 2022 · Women of the Movement as Roy Bryant
- 2021 · After We Fell as Robert Freeman
- 2020 · Kappa Kappa Die as Stewart
- 2019 · Doom Patrol as John
- 2018 · Medal of Honor as Joe Annello
- 2018 · Glimpse Ep 1: Circuits as Lucas
- 2017 · Movie Night with Karlie Kloss as Himself
- 2017 · Famous in Love as Rainer Devon
- 2016 · Sweet/Vicious as Will Powell
- 2016 · A Light Beneath Their Feet as Jeremy
- 2016 · Summer of 8 as Jesse
- 2015 · Circle as College Guy
- 2015 · Nightlight as Chris
- 2014 · Heavy Water as River
- 2014 · Drink as Young Gray
- 2013 · Struck by Lightning as Nicholas Forbes
- 2013 · The Following as Preston Tanner
- 2012 · The Nevsky Prospect as David
- 2010 · Arcadia Lost as Sye
- 2010 · Valentine's Day as Alex Franklin
- 2009 · Aliens in the Attic as Tom Pearson
- 2008 · Kid vs. Kat as (voice)
- 2007 · Viva Laughlin as Jack Holden
- 2007 · Mad Men as Andy
- 2006 · Keeping Up with the Steins as Zachary Stein
- 2006 · Think Tank as Young Dex
- 2005 · Surface as Miles Barnett
- 2005 · Bad News Bears as Joey Bullock
- 2005 · Life Is Ruff as Preston Price
- 2004 · House as Mark McNeil
- 2004 · Lost as Tom Brennan
- 2004 · CSI: NY as Will Galanis
- 2004 · Unfabulous as
- 2004 · The 4400 as Todd Barstow
- 2003 · Run of the House as
- 2003 · Punk'd as Self
- 2003 · Oliver Beene as
- 2002 · Without a Trace as Kyle
- 2002 · CSI: Miami as Raymond Caine Jr.
- 2002 · Everwood as David Beck
- 2001 · The Bernie Mac Show as Michael
- 2001 · Scrubs as Young Todd
- Future · Paws in the City as Theo
- Future · Joint Custody as
- Future · The Auschwitz Bagel as Daniel
- Future · Six Till Midnight as Harry Chambers