
Charles Esten
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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?.
Known for
Credits

Grizzly Night (2026)
as Gary Bunney

The Postman (1997)
as Michael

Thirteen Days (2000)
as Maj. Rudolf Anderson

Swing Vote (2008)
as Lewis

61* (2001)
as Kevin Maris

Nobody Knows Anything! (2004)
as Conner Fulton

Late Last Night (1999)
as Beverly Hills Cop

Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002)
as Bill (segment "Twelve Miles to Trona")
Signing Day (—)
as Coach Crew Marshall

The Easy Kind (2024)
as Tye

American Family (2007)
as Larry Bogner

Signing Tony Raymond (2026)
as Coach Crew Marshall

The Sleepwalker Killing (1997)
as Mark Schall

1% (2008)
as John Tipton
Flint (—)
as Flint
Water Under the Bridge (2003)
as Don

Die Helene Fischer Show 2017 (2017)
as Self

Drew Carey's Improv All Stars (2001)
as Self (as Chip Esten)

Nashville in Concert (2018)
Actor
Tubydi (2021)
as Padastro





