Charles Esten

Actor
Producer
Writer

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Charles Esten was born on 9 September 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The Postman (1997), Nashville (2012) and Swing Vote (2008). He has been married to Patty Esten since 2 November 1991. They have three children.

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Known for

The Postman

6.1

Michael, Abby's Husband

1997

Nashville

7.7

TV Series

Deacon Claybourne

Swing Vote

6.1

Lewis(as Charles 'Chip' Esten)

2008

Thirteen Days

7.3

Maj. Rudolf Anderson

2000

Credits

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Actor

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- Coach Crew Marshall
- 2025
Homestead: The Series
5.9
TV Series
- Cain
- 2024
The Easy Kind
8.1
- Tye
- 2024
Outer Banks
7.5
TV Series
- Ward Cameron
- 2020–2023
Tell Me Your Secrets
7.3
TV Series
- Saul Barlow
- 2021
Tell Me a Story
7.1
TV Series
- Robbie Pruitt
- 2019
Nashville
7.7
TV Series
- Deacon Claybourne
- 2012–2018
Nashville: The Whole Story
8.8
TV Movie
- Narrator
- 2013
Jessie
6.2
TV Series
- Morgan Ross
- 2011–2012
Enlightened
7.5
TV Series
- Damon Manning
- 2011
Wilfred
7.8
TV Series
- Nick
- 2011
Big Love
7.7
TV Series
- Ray Henry
- 2009–2010
NCIS: Los Angeles
6.8
TV Series
- John Cole
- Ethan Stanhope
- 2009
The Cleaner
7.1
TV Series
- Dr. Jake Slovak
- 2009
The Mentalist
8.2
TV Series
- Rick Bregman
- 2009

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Writer

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Alternative names
- Charles 'Chip' Esten
Height
- 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Born
- September 9, 1965
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
- Patty EstenNovember 2, 1991 - present (3 children)
Parents
Other works
Works with "Whose line is it anyway" co-star Colin Mochrie on Nickelodean's "Summer Pic-Nick" commercials where you'll hear them do amusing "satirical voices" of old vintage family film footage.
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

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Trivia
Known to motorcyclists everywhere as the star of the "Riding Straight" safety video produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Also travels through the US and Canada with the Improv All-Stars.

Nickname
- Chip

FAQ

How old is Charles Esten?
59 years old
When was Charles Esten born?
September 9, 1965
Where was Charles Esten born?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
How tall is Charles Esten?
6 feet 1 inch, or 1.85 meters
What is Charles Esten known for?
The Postman, Thirteen Days, Swing Vote, and Nashville