Ethan Cutkosky

Biography

Ethan Francis Cutkosky is an American actor and musician born on August 19, 1999, in Campton Hills, Illinois. He began his acting career as a child, debuting in Fred Claus (2007) before gaining widespread recognition for his role as Carl Gallagher on all eleven seasons of the Showtime comedy-drama series Shameless (2011-2021). After Shameless, he appeared in films like Alex/October (2022) and Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), showcasing his versatility as an actor.