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Charles Esten
Born 1965-09-09Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Charles Esten Puskar III (September 9, 1965), also known as Chip Esten, is an American actor, musician and comedian. He is best known for his role as country singer Deacon Claybourne on the ABC/CMT drama Nashville (2012-2018), which subsequently kickstarted his own musical career. He's also known for his comedy (as Chip Esten) on the US version of the improv series Whose Line Is it Anyway?.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Drummer BoyLord BalfourGrizzly NightGary BunneySigning Tony RaymondCoach Crew MarshallThe Easy KindTyeTubydiPadastroNashville in ConcertRoleDie Helene Fischer Show 2017Self1%John TiptonSwing VoteLewisAmerican FamilyLarry BognerNobody Knows Anything!Conner FultonWater Under the BridgeDonTen Minutes Older: The TrumpetBill (segment "Twelve Miles to Trona")61*Kevin MarisDrew Carey's Improv All StarsSelf (as Chip Esten)Thirteen DaysMaj. Rudolf AndersonLate Last NightBeverly Hills CopThe PostmanMichaelThe Sleepwalker KillingMark SchallSigning DayCoach Crew MarshallFlintFlint