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Carter Jenkins

ActorBorn September 4, 1991 (34 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Mad Men
  • The Following
  • Struck by Lightning
  • Nightlight
  • Summer of 8
  • A Light Beneath Their Feet

Known For

  • Circle
  • Aliens in the Attic
  • Struck by Lightning
  • After We Fell
  • After Ever Happy
  • Surface
  • Famous in Love
  • After Everything
  • Summer of 8
  • Nightlight
  • Keeping Up with the Steins
  • Women of the Movement
  • Life Is Ruff

Carter Jenkins Filmography

2025
2023
After Everything · as Robert Freeman
2022
After Ever Happy · as Robert
2022
Women of the Movement (TV Series) · as Roy Bryant
2021
After We Fell · as Robert Freeman
2020
Kappa Kappa Die · as Stewart
2019
Doom Patrol (TV Series) · as John
2018
Medal of Honor (TV Series) · as Joe Annello
2017
Famous in Love (TV Series) · as Rainer Devon
2016
Sweet/Vicious (TV Series) · as Will Powell
2016
2015
2015
Circle · as College Guy
2015
Aquarius (TV Series) · as William Garretson
2015
2015
2013
The Following (TV Series) · as Preston Tanner
2013
Chosen (TV Series) · as Reid
2012
Struck by Lightning · as Nicholas Forbes
2012
2010
Arcadia Lost · as Sye
2010
Valentine's Day · as Alex Franklin
2009
Aliens in the Attic · as Tom Pearson
2009
Lie to Me (TV Series) · as Rick
2008
Kid vs. Kat (TV Series) · as (voice)
2008
A Day's Work · as Zack
2007
Viva Laughlin (TV Series) · as Jack Holden
2007
Mad Men (TV Series) · as Andy
2006
Jaane Hoga Kya · as Cast
2006
Keeping Up with the Steins · as Zachary Stein
2006
Think Tank · as Young Dex
2005
Surface (TV Series) · as Miles Barnett
2005
Bad News Bears · as Joey Bullock
2005
Life Is Ruff · as Preston Price
2004
House (TV Series) · as Mark Mcneil
2004
Lost (TV Series) · as Tom Brennan
2004
CSI: NY (TV Series) · as Will Galanis
2004
Unfabulous (TV Series)
2004
The 4400 (TV Series) · as Todd Barstow
2003
Run of the House (TV Series)
2003
Oliver Beene (TV Series)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Kid
2002
Without a Trace (TV Series) · as Kyle
2002
CSI: Miami (TV Series) · as Raymond Caine Jr.
2002
Everwood (TV Series) · as David Beck
2001
The Bernie Mac Show (TV Series) · as Michael
2001
Scrubs (TV Series) · as Young Todd

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