Charles Esten
Actor · Writer · Consulting Producer
Born Sep 9, 1965 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Active 1982–present
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…
Filmography
Grizzly Night (2026) — Gary BunneyThe Runarounds (2025) — Consulting ProducerSigning Tony Raymond (2026) — Coach Crew MarshallThe Office (2005) — Josh PorterThe Mentalist (2008) — Rick BregmanStar Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — DivokOuter Banks (2020) — Ward CameronMarried... with Children (1987) — LonnieStar Trek: Voyager (1995) — DathanNCIS: Los Angeles (2009) — John Cole / Ethan StanhopeER (1994) — Barry GrossmanJessie (2011) — Morgan RossCheers (1982) — MarineCold Case (2003) — John 'The Hawk' HawkinsThirteen Days (2000) — Maj. Rudolf AndersonWilfred (2011) — NickThe Postman (1997) — MichaelRocket Power (1999) — WriterJAG (1995) — Pete "Pistol" AyersLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) — Ethan PressNashville (2012) — Deacon Claybourne61* (2001) — Kevin MarisBig Love (2006) — Ray HenryParty of Five (1994) — Luke