Charlie Carver
Charlie Carver | |
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 Carver at San Diego Comic Con International in 2013 | |
| Born | Charles Carver Martensen July 31, 1988 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Max Carver (twin brother) |
Charlie Carver (born Charles Carver Martensen;[1] July 31, 1988) is an American actor. His best known roles include Porter Scavo on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, Ethan on the MTV television series Teen Wolf, and Scott Frost on the first season of the HBO television series The Leftovers.[2] His twin brother Max Carver has frequently portrayed the twin of his characters.
Early life
Charlie Carver was born in San Francisco, California, on July 31, 1988. His identical twin brother Max was born seven minutes later on August 1. Before he began acting professionally, he was known as Charlie Martensen. His father, Robert Martensen, was an author and medical researcher in history at the National Institutes of Health, and his mother, Anne Carver, is a philanthropist and community activist. In 1992, Anne and her new husband Denis Sutro moved the family to Calistoga in Napa Valley. He attended High School at St. Paul’s Boarding School in Concord, New Hampshire, but left to attend Interlochen Arts Academy, Michigan, in his sophomore year. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2012. He also studied acting at The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Career
Carver made his acting debut as an eighth-grader when he played fairy trickster Puck in his school's production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
His screen debut was with his brother in the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives; they played Porter and Preston Scavo, sons to Lynette Scavo and Tom Scavo. He and his brother appeared in season 3 of MTV's Teen Wolf as a pair of twin werewolves – Charlie plays Ethan, and Max plays Aiden.[3] They next appeared in the first season of HBO series The Leftovers.[4][5][6]
Carver has also acted separately from his brother. He has guest starred on shows such as Hawaii Five-0, and The League. His feature film roles have included Underdogs, Bad Asses, and I Am Michael.
Carver appeared in the ABC miniseries When We Rise in 2017.[7] The production traced the history of the LGBTQ rights movement, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969. Carver himself came out as gay in 2016.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Underdogs | John Handon III | [9][10]as Charles Carver |
| 2014 | Bad Asses | Eric | Also known as Bad Ass 2: Bad Asses |
| 2015 | I Am Michael | Tyler | [11] |
| 2017 | Fist Fight | Nathaniel | |
| 2017 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Snug | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 | Desperate Housewives | Porter Scavo | Also starring role (seasons 5–8); 62 episodes |
| 2012 | Fred 3: Camp Fred | Hugh Thompson | Television film[12][13][14] |
| 2013 | Restless Virgins | Dylan | Television film |
| 2013–2014, 2017 | Teen Wolf | Ethan | Recurring role (seasons 3, 6); 19 episodes |
| 2014 | The Leftovers | Scott Frost | Main role (season 1); 5 episodes |
| 2014 | Hawaii Five-0 | Travis Kealoha | Episode: "Ka Hana Malu" |
| 2015 | The League | Trophy Kevin | Episode: "Trophy Kevin" |
| 2017 | When We Rise | Michael | Television Mini-Series |
| 2017 | Blooms | Elliot Bloom |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Desperate Housewives (shared with rest of cast) |
Nominated | [15] |
References
- ^ California Birth Index 1905–1995, Ancestry.com
- ^ Interview with Charlie and Max Carver
- ^ Masters, Megan (November 18, 2012). "TVLine Items: Teen Wolf AddsDesperate Twins, Nick Cannon Signs New NBC Deal and More!". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Rawden, Jessica (April 12, 2015). "The Leftovers Is Making All Of These Changes For Season 2". Cinemablend. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Lucarelli, Kristina (June 27, 2013). "'Teen Wolf' Twins Max And Charlie Carver Land Spots In HBO Pilot 'The Leftovers'". MTV. Viacom Media Networks (Viacom). Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 24, 2013). "Charlie & Max Carver Join HBO's 'Leftovers'". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Here's A Look At 'When We Rise,' ABC's New LGBTQ Rights Miniseries".
- ^ "Teen Wolf' Actor Charlie Carver Comes Out as Gay in Touching Post on Instagram, intouchweekly.com, January 12, 2016".
- ^ Heldenfels, Rich (June 27, 2012). "'Underdogs' movie to shoot in North Canton - Local - Ohio". ohio.com. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Heldenfels, Rich (August 13, 2013). "North Canton movie 'Underdogs' getting extended local run - News - Ohio". ohio.com. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Denizet-Lewis, Benoit (June 19, 2011). "My Ex-Gay Friend". New York Times Magazine. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ ""Fred 3: Camp Fred," Premieres". The Futon Critic. Futon Media. July 12, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Korbelik, Jeff (July 21, 2012). "Columbus teen stars in third 'Fred' movie". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Ellyson, Tyler (July 10, 2012). "'Fred 3' set for July 28 premiere". Columbus Telegram. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Bruno, Mike (December 20, 2007). "The 14th Annual SAG Award Nominations". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Archived from the original on January 3, 2008. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
