Carter Jenkins
30 movies · 24 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 4, 1991 (age 35)
- Place of birth
- Tampa, Florida, USA
Biography
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).
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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.
Known for
Carter Jenkins: movies and TV shows
Acting (53)
- Upcoming The Auschwitz Bagel
as Daniel
- Upcoming
- Upcoming Getting to That Age
as Austin
- Upcoming
- Upcoming
- 2025 Paws in the City
as Theo
- 2025 Back in Baby's Arms
as Jonathan
- 2025 Six Till Midnight
as Harry Chambers
- 2024
- 2023 After Everything
as Robert Freeman
- 2022 After Ever Happy
as Robert
- 2022
- 2021 After We Fell
as Robert Freeman
- 2020 Kappa Kappa Die
as Stewart
- 2019
- 2018
- 2018 Glimpse Ep 1: Circuits
as Lucas
- 2017
- 2016
- 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
- 2012 The Nevsky Prospect
as David
- 2011 J.A.W.
as Seth
- 2010 Arcadia Lost
as Sye
- 2010 Valentine's Day
as Alex
- 2009 Aliens in the Attic
as Tom Pearson
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2007
- 2006 Keeping Up with the Steins
as Zachary Stein
- 2006 Think Tank
as Young Dex
- 2005
- 2005 Bad News Bears
as Joey Bullock
- 2005 Life Is Ruff
as Preston Price
- 2004
- 2004
- 2004
- 2004
- 2004
- 2003
- 2003
- 2002
- 2002
- 2002
- 2001
- 2001
Behind the camera (3)
- Upcoming The Twelve Dates of Christmas
Executive Producer
- 2025 Passing
Producer
- 2024 Stop Whining and Start Winning
Producer
Talk shows and appearances (2)
- 2017 Movie Night with Karlie Kloss
1 episode
- 2003 Punk'd
1 episode