Charles Esten

Acting

Charles Esten

Born September 9, 1965 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (age 60)

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?.

Known For

The PostmanThe Postman · 1997
The Postman
6.31997
MovieScience FictionAdventure
In 2013, there are no highways, no I-ways, no dreams of a better tomorrow, only scattered survivors across what was once the United States. Into this apocalyptic wasteland comes an enigmatic drifter with a mule, a knack for Shakespeare, and something yet undiscovered: the power to inspire hope.
Grizzly NightGrizzly Night · 2026
Grizzly Night
6.32026
MovieHorrorThriller
On August 12, 1967, in Montana's Glacier National Park, the unthinkable happened: that same night, nine miles apart, there were not one—but two—fatal grizzly bear attacks.
Thirteen DaysThirteen Days · 2000
Thirteen Days
7.02000
MovieHistoryThriller
The story of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962—the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discovery by the Americans of missile bases established on the Soviet-allied island of Cuba.
Swing VoteSwing Vote · 2008
Swing Vote
5.82008
MovieComedyDrama
In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
Drummer Boy
Nov 6, 2026
Drummer Boy · 2026
Drummer Boy
2026
MovieWarRomance
In this epic musical, two brothers are driven onto opposite sides of the American Revolutionary War. With love, loyalty, and family caught in the crossfire, each must decide who he will become, as the fight for freedom turns into a deeply personal battle for forgiveness.
61*61* · 2001
61*
7.02001
MovieTV MovieDrama
In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?
Nobody Knows Anything!Nobody Knows Anything! · 2004
Nobody Knows Anything!
3.62004
MovieComedyDrama
Sarah thinks making a movie is easy. With the guidance of her screenwriter uncle, she goes on a wild journey into the world of Hollywood where she meets crazy studio execs, insane producers and a gangster who agrees to finance her film – for a price…
Ten Minutes Older: The TrumpetTen Minutes Older: The Trumpet · 2002
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
6.92002
MovieDramaDocumentary
Ten Minutes Older is a 2002 film project consisting of two compilation feature films entitled The Trumpet and The Cello. The project was conceived by the producer Nicolas McClintock as a reflection on the theme of time at the turn of the Millennium. Fifteen celebrated film-makers were invited to create their own vision of what time means in ten minutes of film.

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