Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Cutkosky
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Name:
Ethan Cutkosky
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(25 y.o.)
Place of birth:
St. Charles, Illinois, U.S.
Height:
5'5 ft ()
Weight:
148 lb (67 kg)
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single
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Ethan Cutkosky's biography

Ethan Cutkosky is a young American actor best known for playing troubled teen Carl Gallagher in the comedy-drama series Shameless.
Ethan Cutkosky
Ethan Cutkosky

Childhood and first roles

Ethan was born on August 19, 1999, in the small city of St. Charles, Illinois, to Yvonne, a teacher of Mexican descent, and David, a software engineer. He spent most of his childhood and graduated from high school in that same city.
A childhood picture of Ethan Cutkosky
A childhood picture of Ethan Cutkosky
Little Ethan was an active kid: he was part of the Boy Scouts, loved sports, and even earned a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Cutkosky started doing photo ads when he was only four years old, with his first being an ad for a pharmacy. Later, the artistic boy also appeared in several commercials.


In 2007, he was cast in a supporting role in the Christmas fantasy comedy-adventure film Fred Claus, starring Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks, and Kevin Spacey.
Ethan Cutkosky's parents
Ethan Cutkosky's parents
Two years later, 10-year-old Ethan landed a major role in the supernatural horror film The Unborn (directed by David S. Goyer), where he portrayed the spirit of a boy who died in Auschwitz during Nazi experiments on twins carried out by Dr. Mengele.
Ethan Cutkosky in The Unborn
Ethan Cutkosky in The Unborn
During filming of The Unborn, Ethan earned the nickname One-Take Barto due to his ability to follow the director's instructions perfectly and nail everything in one take. He really appreciated the opportunity to work with such renowned actors as Gary Oldman and Idris Elba. A year later, he appeared in the independent thriller drama Conviction opposite Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell.

Shameless and other projects

In 2011, Ethan Cutkosky was cast as Carl Gallagher in the comedy-drama series Shameless, the American adaptation of the British series of the same name. The show gained huge popularity worldwide and received excellent critical reviews. Cutkosky plays one of the six children of alcoholic single father Frank Gallagher, played by William H. Macy. Carl is a deeply troubled child who displays psychopathic tendencies, yet he's also extremely vulnerable and the most emotional member of the dysfunctional family.
Ethan Cutkosky in Shameless (2011)
Ethan Cutkosky in Shameless (2011)
The role in such a major TV series naturally brought Ethan nationwide popularity and audience admiration, essentially becoming his trademark. The filming schedule consumed much of Ethan's day, and when he couldn't make it to school, a personal tutor taught him lessons right on set.
A snapshot from Shameless (2016)
A snapshot from Shameless (2016)
Despite his busy Shameless schedule, Cutkosky starred in a 2013 episode of the popular series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing a 10-year-old psychopath.
Ethan Cutkosky in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Ethan Cutkosky in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Ethan Cutkosky's personal life

Ethan is reportedly dating American actress Brielle Barbusca (born in 1998), whom he met in 2016 on the set of Shameless.
Ethan Cutkosky with Brielle Barbusca
Ethan Cutkosky with Brielle Barbusca
In November 2017, Ethan was detained by a police officer for driving his car (orange BMW) under the influence. Cutkosky immediately admitted he'd been smoking marijuana at his girlfriend's birthday party just hours earlier.
Ethan Cutkosky rapping
According to Zoomboola.com, Ethan faced up to six months in prison, a $1000 fine, and possible license revocation after the arrest. However, in January 2018, the city attorney agreed to drop all charges if the actor pled guilty.

Ethan Cutkosky Now

Currently, Ethan's main project is Shameless. In January 2019, the series was renewed for a 10th season. In November of the same year, its premiere took place. Fans remain hooked on the series, with the eleventh season set to air in 2020.
Also in 2020, Ethan appeared in the TV series Power as a young Tommy Egan.

Ethan Cutkosky: latest news and articles

  • The only thing I can wish for a young talent is success and willpower. In the cruel world of cinema, he will need it. Good luck Ethan Cutkosky!
    2021-04-26 17:50:48
  • Apart from the famous TV series «Shameless» I have not watched anything with Cutkosky, but this is only because this actor is very young.
    2021-04-17 20:07:23
  • Unfortunately, so far I have not been able to assess Cutkosky`s talent, but still to come!
    2021-04-08 18:34:36
  • «The Unborn» conquered me to the core. A very important film and Ethan actually played well there when he was a child.
    2021-03-26 23:50:56
  • Exactly! Ethan from Shameless, I remember. I really liked this series :)
    2021-02-18 08:48:23
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