Carter Jenkins

Acting

Carter Jenkins

Born September 4, 1991Tampa, Florida, USA51 credits

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

Filmography

Back in Baby's Arms
2025Back in Baby's Arms
as JonathanMovie
After Everything
2023After Everything
as Robert FreemanMovie
After Ever Happy
2022After Ever Happy
as RobertMovie
After We Fell
2021After We Fell
as Robert FreemanMovie
Kappa Kappa Die
2020Kappa Kappa Die
as StewartMovie
Medal of Honor
2018Medal of Honor
as Joe AnnelloTV
Famous in Love
2017Famous in Love
as Rainer DevonTV
Sweet/Vicious
2016Sweet/Vicious
as Will PowellTV
Summer of 8
2016Summer of 8
as JesseMovie
Circle
2015Circle
as College GuyMovie
Nightlight
2015Nightlight
as ChrisMovie
Heavy Water
2014Heavy Water
as RiverMovie
Drink
2014Drink
as Young GrayMovie
Struck by Lightning
2013Struck by Lightning
as Nicholas ForbesMovie
The Following
2013The Following
as Preston TannerTV
Arcadia Lost
2010Arcadia Lost
as SyeMovie
Valentine's Day
2010Valentine's Day
as Alex FranklinMovie
Aliens in the Attic
2009Aliens in the Attic
as Tom PearsonMovie
Kid vs. Kat
2008Kid vs. Kat
as (voice)TV
Viva Laughlin
2007Viva Laughlin
as Jack HoldenTV
Mad Men
2007Mad Men
as AndyTV
Keeping Up with the Steins
2006Keeping Up with the Steins
as Zachary SteinMovie
Think Tank
2006Think Tank
as Young DexMovie
Surface
2005Surface
as Miles BarnettTV
Bad News Bears
2005Bad News Bears
as Joey BullockMovie
Life Is Ruff
2005Life Is Ruff
as Preston PriceMovie
House
2004House
as Mark McNeilTV
CSI: NY
2004CSI: NY
as Will GalanisTV
Lost
2004Lost
as Tom BrennanTV
The 4400
2004The 4400
as Todd BarstowTV
Punk'd
2003Punk'd
as SelfTV
CSI: Miami
2002CSI: Miami
as Raymond Caine Jr.TV
Everwood
2002Everwood
as David BeckTV
Scrubs
2001Scrubs
as Young ToddTV
Six Till Midnight
Six Till Midnight
as Harry ChambersMovie