Quick Facts
Born:
1965-09-09
Birthplace:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
59 Total Roles
Charles Esten
Acting
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Biography
Charles Esten Puskar III (September 9, 1965), also known as Chip Esten, is an American actor, musician and comedian. He is best known for his role as country singer Deacon Claybourne on the ABC/CMT drama Nashville (2012-2018), which subsequently kickstarted his own musical career. He's also known for his comedy (as Chip Esten) on the US version of the improv series Whose Line Is it Anyway?.
Known For
The Office
Josh Porter
The Mentalist
Rick Bregman
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Divok
NCIS: Los Angeles
John Cole / Ethan Stanhope
The Postman
Michael
Married... with Children
Lonnie
Outer Banks
Ward Cameron
Star Trek: Voyager
Dathan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Grizzly Night MOVIE | Gary Bunney |
| 2026 | Signing Tony Raymond MOVIE | Coach Crew Marshall |
| 2024 | Homestead: The Series TV | Cain Ross |
| 2024 | The Easy Kind MOVIE | Tye |
| 2021 | Tubydi MOVIE | Padastro |
| 2020 | Outer Banks TV | Ward Cameron |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self |
| 2018 | Nashville in Concert MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Die Helene Fischer Show 2017 MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Whose Line Is It Anyway? TV | Self |