Acting
Charles Esten
- Born
- 1965-09-09 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Filmography
- 63 titles on TMDB
About Charles Esten
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?.
Up next
Upcoming film projects involving Charles Esten.
Post-production · Expected 6 Nov 2026
Lord Balfour
Post-production
Flint
In production
Kent Wilson
In production
Coach Crew Marshall
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Films & television
23 titles
Michael
Maj. Rudolf Anderson
Gary Bunney
Bill (segment "Twelve Miles to Trona")
Kevin Maris
Conner Fulton
Lord Balfour
Mark Schall
Beverly Hills Cop
Self (as Chip Esten)
Larry Bogner
Kent Wilson
John Tipton
Coach Crew Marshall
Padastro
Coach Crew Marshall
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