Charles Esten

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?.

Charles Esten is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Drummer Boy (2026), Grizzly Night (2026), Outer Banks (2020), Nashville (2012), Wilfred (2011), Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002), Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998), My Jesus. The recorded credits span 1982 to 2026, including 4 movies and 28 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.