Ethan Cutkosky (born Ethan Francis Cutkosky) is an American actor and musician. He gained widespread fame for his long-running role as Carl Gallagher on the Showtime series Shameless.
He began as a child actor with early film appearances and has built a career showcasing versatility in dramatic and comedic roles.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Ethan Francis Cutkosky
- Stage Name: Ethan Cutkosky
- Born: August 19, 1999
- Age: 26 years old
- Birthplace: Campton Hills, Illinois, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: American
- Occupation: Actor, Musician
- Height: 165 cm (5’5’’)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: David Cutkosky and Yvonne Cabrera Cutkosky
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million USD
Early Life and Education
Ethan Francis Cutkosky was born on August 19, 1999, in Campton Hills, Illinois, United States. He grew up as the only child of his parents, David Cutkosky, a computer software engineer, and Yvonne Cabrera Cutkosky, a teacher of Mexican descent.
He attended Bell Graham Elementary School in Campton Hills and Thompson Middle School in St. Charles before moving to St. Charles East High School.
Ethan also studied martial arts from a young age, achieving a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo.
Career
Ethan Cutkosky began modeling and acting at a young age after his mother encouraged him to do photo shoots. During this period, he landed his first film role in Fred Claus (2007), alongside Vince Vaughn, at age 7.
His breakthrough expanded with a credited role as a mythical spirit in the horror film The Unborn (2009) alongside Gary Oldman.
Over time, he secured the iconic part of Carl Gallagher in Shameless in 2011, appearing in all eleven seasons as the mischievous Gallagher sibling.
He balanced the intense schedule with education and personal growth. Years after Shameless concluded, he took on guest roles on The Conners and pursued musical endeavors.
Additional credits include Going Places, Happy Gilmore 2, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, with upcoming roles in World Building and Night Flirt.
His path from child performer in Illinois to a recognizable television star highlights persistence and natural talent in navigating long-form character development.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ethancutkosky
- TikTok: @ethan.cutkosky19
- X(Twitter): @ethancutkosky
Personal Life
Ethan Cutkosky, 26, is currently single. He has been linked to actress Brielle Barbusca in the past and has no children.
Throughout his career, he has shared insights into family support, particularly from his parents, who were initially hesitant about certain roles but ultimately backed his passion. He balances public life with personal interests like skateboarding and martial arts.
Net Worth
Ethan Cutkosky has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD. His income primarily comes from his extensive work on Shameless over 11 seasons, as well as film roles and television guest appearances. Additional revenue streams include potential music releases and endorsements.
Discography/Filmography
- Shameless
- Fred Claus
- The Unborn
- Blue Bloods
- Going Places
- Happy Gilmore 2
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit