Carter Jenkins
Born: 1991-09-04 in Tampa, Florida, USA
Known For: Acting
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). 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.
Filmography
2025
- Paws in the City as Theo
- Back in Baby's Arms as Jonathan
- Passing ... (Producer)
2024
2023
- After Everything as Robert Freeman
2022
- After Ever Happy as Robert
- Women of the Movement as Roy Bryant
2021
- After We Fell as Robert Freeman
2020
- Kappa Kappa Die as Stewart
2019
- Doom Patrol as John
2018
- Medal of Honor as Joe Annello
- Glimpse Ep 1: Circuits as Lucas
2017
- Famous in Love as Rainer Devon
- Movie Night with Karlie Kloss as Himself
2016
- Summer of 8 as Jesse
- A Light Beneath Their Feet as Jeremy
- Sweet/Vicious as Will Powell
2015
- Circle as College Guy
- Nightlight as Chris
2014
- Drink as Young Gray
- Heavy Water as River
2013
- The Following as Preston Tanner
- Struck by Lightning as Nicholas Forbes
2012
- The Nevsky Prospect as David
2010
- Arcadia Lost as Sye
- Valentine's Day as Alex Franklin
2009
- Aliens in the Attic as Tom Pearson
2008
- Kid vs. Kat as (voice)
2007
- Mad Men as Andy
- Viva Laughlin as Jack Holden
2006
- Think Tank as Young Dex
- Keeping Up with the Steins as Zachary Stein
2005
- Surface as Miles Barnett
- Life Is Ruff as Preston Price
- Bad News Bears as Joey Bullock
2004
- House as Mark McNeil
- Lost as Tom Brennan
- CSI: NY as Will Galanis
- The 4400 as Todd Barstow
- Unfabulous
2003
- Punk'd as Self
- Oliver Beene as Boy
- Run of the House
2002
- CSI: Miami as Raymond Caine Jr.
- Without a Trace as Kyle
- Everwood as David Beck
2001
- Scrubs as Young Todd
- The Bernie Mac Show as Michael