Carter Jenkins - Biography

Carter Mark Jenkins (born September 4, 1991) is an American actor.

Career

Jenkins began performing in community theatre, and then on local and national commercials. He has starred in television shows such as Surface, Viva Laughlin, ', House, ', Without a Trace, The Bernie Mac Show, and Unfabulous along with feature films Aliens in the Attic, Bad News Bears, Keeping Up with the Steins, Life is Ruff and short film "A Day’s Work".

In 2009, he appeared in the film Aliens In The Attic, playing the lead role Tom Pearson. In 2010, he appeared in Valentine's Day, playing the boyfriend of Emma Roberts' character. His upcoming roles include Arcadia Lost, about a mystic adventure through remote villages in Greece, in which Jenkins plays opposite Haley Bennett and Nick Nolte.

Personal life

Jenkins was born in Tampa, Florida to Mary and Eric Jenkins, and was raised in Carrollwood, Florida, where he attended Independent Day School. His family later moved to Sherman Oaks, California. He has an older brother, Renneker Jenkins, who is also an actor, and an older sister, Tiffany. Like his character in Keeping Up with the Steins, Jenkins was raised Jewish, and attended Hebrew school.

Jenkins lives in Los Angeles with his parents and siblings, three dogs and four cats. He plays baseball and football on the weekends with friends and family and is a poker player whilst regularly updating his twitter page.

Filmography

External links

• Carter Jenkins' fashion shoot in The Block. Issue 20 - Fame