Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
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.
Carter Jenkins is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes After Everything (2023), After Ever Happy (2022), After We Fell (2021), Medal of Honor (2018), Circle (2015), Valentine's Day (2010), Aliens in the Attic (2009), Kid vs. Kat (2008).
The recorded credits span 2001 to 2023, including 8 movies and 25 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
MovieAfter Everything
MovieAfter Ever Happy
MovieAfter We Fell
TV ShowMedal of Honor
MovieCircle
MovieValentine's Day
MovieAliens in the Attic
TV ShowKid vs. Kat
TV ShowSurface
TV ShowHouse
TV ShowCSI: Miami
TV ShowWithout a Trace
TV ShowLost
TV ShowDoom Patrol
TV ShowScrubs
TV ShowMad Men
TV ShowCSI: NY
TV ShowEverwood
TV ShowLie to Me
TV ShowThe Following
TV ShowThe Bernie Mac Show
TV ShowThe 4400
TV ShowPunk'd
TV ShowOliver Beene
TV ShowUnfabulous
TV ShowSweet/Vicious
TV ShowViva Laughlin
TV ShowFamous in Love
TV ShowRun of the House
TV ShowWomen of the Movement
MovieBad News Bears
TV ShowMovie Night with Karlie Kloss
MoviePing