Acting
Ethan Cutkosky
Born
1999-08-19 (27)
Place of birth
St. Charles, Illinois, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
14 titles
Ethan Francis Cutkosky (born August 19, 1999) is an American actor and musician. He began his career as a child actor, making his film debut with an uncredited supporting role in Fred Claus (2007) before his first credited role in the supernatural horror film The Unborn (2009). Cutkosky gained widespread recognition for his main role as Carl Gallagher on all eleven seasons of the Showtime comedy-drama television series Shameless (2011–2021).
Known for
8.0In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
8.2Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
Shameless
2011
7.7A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.
Power
2014
6.5Happy Gilmore isn't done with golf — not by a long shot. Since his retirement after his first Tour Championship win, Gilmore returns to finance his daughter's ballet classes.
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
5.2A young woman fights the spirit that is slowly taking possession of her.
The Unborn
2009
5.9Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.
Fred Claus
2007
Film credits
2020s · 6 titles
6.5Happy Gilmore isn't done with golf — not by a long shot. Since his retirement after his first Tour Championship win, Gilmore returns to finance his daughter's ballet classes.
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
5.5Celebrate your favorite shows and movies at this star-studded, live global fan event with special performances and exclusive reveals.
Netflix Tudum 2025
2025
7.1After covering up a hit and run on the way to their valedictory desert getaway, three high school graduates face the true test of their friendship when they become entangled in a deadly crime ring imbroglio.
Going Places
2025
NRThe personal journey of a family that comes together through conflict and difficult times, after finding out their father is gay later in life. Mike, along with his mother and siblings, must confront this new reality as well as their struggles on the path to acceptance.
Our Family Pride
2026
5.7A desperate man places a bizarre classified ad to end his life, but a strange turn of events occurs when an aimless girl decides to answer. As their lives collide, they realize the smallest choices can be the difference between life and death.
Alex/October
2022
10.0On the day of Reagan’s inauguration, a $100 bill travels through the underbelly of 1981 New York City.
Money Talks
2025
2000s · 2 titles
5.2A young woman fights the spirit that is slowly taking possession of her.
The Unborn
2009
5.9Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.
Fred Claus
2007
Series credits
8.0In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
8.2Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.
Shameless
2011
7.7A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.
Power
2014
8.1Retrospective look at ten seasons of Gallagher trials and tribulations.
Shameless Hall of Shame
2020