Carter Jenkins
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.
Acting
TV
House
as Mark McNeil
2004
TV
Lost
as Tom Brennan
2004
Movie
Valentine's Day
as Alex Franklin
2010
Movie
After We Fell
as Robert Freeman
2021
Movie
Circle
as College Guy
2015
TV
CSI: Miami
as Raymond Caine Jr.
2002
TV
Lie to Me
as Rick
2009
TV
Mad Men
as Andy
2007
TV
Doom Patrol
as John
2019
Movie
After Ever Happy
as Robert
2022
Movie
Aliens in the Attic
as Tom Pearson
2009
Movie
After Everything
as Robert Freeman
2023
TV
CSI: NY
as Will Galanis
2004
TV
The 4400
as Todd Barstow
2004
TV
The Following
as Preston Tanner
2013
TV
Kid vs. Kat
as (voice)
2008
Movie
Bad News Bears
as Joey Bullock
2005
TV
Without a Trace
as Kyle
2002
TV
Everwood
as David Beck
2002
Movie
Struck by Lightning
as Nicholas Forbes
2013
TV
Surface
as Miles Barnett
2005
TV
Scrubs
as Young Todd
2001
Movie
Nightlight
as Chris
2015
TV
Punk'd
as Self
2003