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Charles Esten

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?.

Known for

Grizzly Night
Grizzly Night
2026 • Gary Bunney
Signing Tony Raymond
Signing Tony Raymond
2026 • Coach Crew Marshall
The Easy Kind
The Easy Kind
2024 • Tye
Tubydi
2021 • Padastro
Nashville in Concert
Nashville in Concert
2018
Die Helene Fischer Show 2017
Die Helene Fischer Show 2017
2017 • Self
1%
1%
2008 • John Tipton
Swing Vote
Swing Vote
2008 • Lewis

Full filmography

Grizzly Night
Grizzly Night
2026 • Gary Bunney
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Signing Tony Raymond
Signing Tony Raymond
2026 • Coach Crew Marshall
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Tubydi
2021 • Padastro
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1%
1%
2008 • John Tipton
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Swing Vote
Swing Vote
2008 • Lewis
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American Family
American Family
2007 • Larry Bogner
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Nobody Knows Anything!
Nobody Knows Anything!
2004 • Conner Fulton
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Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
2002 • Bill (segment "Twelve Miles to Trona")
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61*
61*
2001 • Kevin Maris
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Drew Carey's Improv All Stars
Drew Carey's Improv All Stars
2001 • Self (as Chip Esten)
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Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days
2000 • Maj. Rudolf Anderson
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Late Last Night
Late Last Night
1999 • Beverly Hills Cop
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The Postman
The Postman
1997 • Michael
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Flint
Unknown year • Flint
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Signing Day
Unknown year • Coach Crew Marshall
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