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.
Known For
Credits
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The Auschwitz Bagel FutureDaniel★ NR
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Six Till Midnight FutureHarry Chambers★ NR
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Joint Custody Future★ NR
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Paws in the City 2025Theo★ 7
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Back in Baby's Arms 2025Jonathan★ NR
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Joe★ NR
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After Everything 2023Robert Freeman★ 6.9
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After Ever Happy 2022Robert★ 6.8
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Roy Bryant★ 6.5
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After We Fell 2021Robert Freeman★ 7
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Kappa Kappa Die 2020Stewart★ 5
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Doom Patrol 2019John★ 7.5
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Medal of Honor 2018Joe Annello★ 6.6
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Lucas★ NR
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Famous in Love 2017Rainer Devon★ 6.8
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Sweet/Vicious 2016Will Powell★ 7.2
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Jeremy★ 6.7
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Summer of 8 2016Jesse★ 6
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Circle 2015College Guy★ 6
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Nightlight 2015Chris★ 4.9
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Heavy Water 2014River★ NR
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Drink 2014Young Gray★ 7.5
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Struck by Lightning 2013Nicholas Forbes★ 6.2
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The Following 2013Preston Tanner★ 6.9
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The Nevsky Prospect 2012David★ NR
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Arcadia Lost 2010Sye★ 5.2
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Valentine's Day 2010Alex Franklin★ 5.9
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Aliens in the Attic 2009Tom Pearson★ 5.7
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Kid vs. Kat 2008(voice)★ 7.9
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Viva Laughlin 2007Jack Holden★ 2.5
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Mad Men 2007Andy★ 8.1
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Zachary Stein★ 5.2
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Think Tank 2006Young Dex★ 1.5
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Surface 2005Miles Barnett★ 7.1
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Bad News Bears 2005Joey Bullock★ 5.8
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Life Is Ruff 2005Preston Price★ 5.5
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House 2004Mark McNeil★ 8.6
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CSI: NY 2004Will Galanis★ 7.3
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Lost 2004Tom Brennan★ 7.9
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Unfabulous 2004★ 7
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The 4400 2004Todd Barstow★ 7.2
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Run of the House 2003★ 9
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Punk'd 2003Self★ 5.1
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Oliver Beene 2003Boy★ 8.2
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Without a Trace 2002Kyle★ 7.2
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CSI: Miami 2002Raymond Caine Jr.★ 7.7
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Everwood 2002David Beck★ 7.6
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The Bernie Mac Show 2001Michael★ 6.5
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Scrubs 2001Young Todd★ 8