Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Francis Cutkosky (born August 19, 1999) is an American actor and musician. He began as a child actor with his film debut in an uncredited supporting role in Fred Claus before acting in his first credited role in the supernatural horror film The Unborn (2009).

Cutkosky gained widespread recognition for his main role as Carl Gallagher on all eleven seasons of the Showtime comedy-drama television series Shameless (2011–2021). After Shameless, he starred in the film Alex/October (2022) and had a supporting role in the comedy film Happy Gilmore 2 (2025).

Early life Ethan Francis Cutkosky was born on August 19, 1999, in Campton Hills, Illinois, the only child of Yvonne Cabrera Cutkosky, a teacher, and David Cutkosky, a computer software engineer. His mother is of Mexican descent. He attended Bell Graham Elementary School in Campton Hills and Thompson Middle School in St. Charles, Illinois. He attended St. Charles East High School in St. Charles.

Personal life On November 6, 2017, Cutkosky was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles. He accepted a plea deal and charges were dismissed.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 Fred Claus Carl Uncredited role 2009 The Unborn Barto 2010 Conviction Neighborhood Boy 2022 Alex/October Josh 2025Going PlacesOtisAlso co-producerHappy Gilmore 2 Wayne Gilmore

Television Year Title Role Notes 2011–2021 Shameless Carl Gallagher Main role 2013–2026 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Henry Mesner Episodes:"Born Psychopath" (2013)"Post-Graduate Psychopath" (2021)"Career Psychopath" (2026) 2020 Power Young Thomas Egan Episode: "Exactly How We Planned" 2022 The Conners Caleb Goldufski Episode: "Parent Traps and Heart Attacks"

Discography

Year Title Album 2020 "Alone" 2020 "Comprehend" 2021 "Wondering" 2021 "Erase Me" 2023 "Falling Deep" 2023 "Anyway" 2023 "0ut 0f !t"