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Carter Jenkins

Carter Jenkins

Actor · Born September 4, 1991 (35) · Tampa, Florida, USA

Carter Jenkins (born September 4, 1991) is an American actor known for his long-running career that began in his youth, transitioning successfully into major film franchises and television dramas. He started his career early in local community theatre and commercials before securing notable roles in the mid-2000s, including the main cast of the sci-fi series Surface (2005-2006) and a recurring role on Unfabulous. His early film work includes the lead role of Tom Pearson in the family sci-fi comedy Aliens in the Attic (2009) and the romantic comedy ensemble Valentine's Day (2010). He possesses a knack for inhabiting complex, often charming, roles that frequently carry underlying dramatic weight. He is internationally recognized for playing Robert Freeman in the massively popular After film series (After We Fell, After Ever Happy, After Everything), a role that solidified his status in the Young Adult drama sphere. On television, He starred as the charismatic, established Hollywood heartthrob Rainer Devon in the Freeform series Famous in Love (2017–2018), where he effortlessly captured the complicated life of a celebrity trying to navigate his fame and personal drama. Demonstrating his serious acting capabilities, Jenkins delivered a measured and impactful performance as Roy Bryant in the critically acclaimed limited series, Women of the Movement (2022). This role showcased his ability to handle heavy, real-life dramatic material with necessary nuance and restraint. His earlier work in Struck by Lightning (2012) and a guest spot on Mad Men also proved his skill in portraying emotionally complex young characters. He continues to prove himself as a flexible actor capable of grounding characters across comedy, romance, and high-stakes drama.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 4, 1991 (35)
From
Tampa, Florida, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
33 on MovieCove · 54 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 27% in 30 days

What are Carter Jenkins' films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Self
25%
Morality
16%
Survival
14%
Society
9%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 5 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 9 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 9
Hero
2 of 9
Ally
2 of 9
Shapeshifter
2 of 9
Herald
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Melancholic
7
Joyful
6
Warm
4
Dread
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Carter Jenkins' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 25 of their 33 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Carter Jenkins' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

54 credits, 33 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Paws in the City(2025)

    as Theo

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Passing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Producer

  • Back in Baby's Arms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Jonathan

  • Six Till Midnight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Harry Chambers

  • Stop Whining and Start Winning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Producer · as Joe

  • After Everything(2023)

    as Robert Freeman

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • After Ever Happy(2022)

    as Robert

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Women of the Movement(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Roy Bryant

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • After We Fell(2021)

    as Robert Freeman

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Kappa Kappa Die (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Stewart

  • Doom Patrol(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as John

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Medal of Honor(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe Annello

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Glimpse Ep 1: Circuits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Lucas

  • Famous in Love(2017)

    Show 20 episodes · as Rainer Devon

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Sweet/Vicious(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Will Powell

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • A Light Beneath Their Feet(2015)

    as Jeremy

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Summer of 8(2016)

    as Jesse

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Circle(2015)

    as College Guy

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Nightlight(2015)

    as Chris

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Heavy Water (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as River

  • Drink (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Young Gray

  • Struck by Lightning(2012)

    as Nicholas Forbes

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Following(2013)

    Show 4 episodes · as Preston Tanner

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • The Nevsky Prospect (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as David

  • J.A.W. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Seth

  • Arcadia Lost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sye

  • Valentine's Day(2010)

    as Alex

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Aliens in the Attic(2009)

    as Tom Pearson

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Rick

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Kid vs. Kat(2008)

    Show 104 episodes · as (voice)

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Viva Laughlin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jack Holden

  • Mad Men(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Andy

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Keeping Up with the Steins(2006)

    as Zachary Stein

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Think Tank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Young Dex

  • Surface(2005)

    Show 15 episodes · as Miles Barnett

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Bad News Bears(2005)

    as Joey Bullock

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Life Is Ruff(2005)

    as Preston Price

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • House(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Mark McNeil

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Will Galanis

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Lost(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Brennan

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Unfabulous(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • The 4400 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Todd Barstow

  • Run of the House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Oliver Beene (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Boy

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Kyle

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Raymond Caine Jr.

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Everwood(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as David Beck

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • The Bernie Mac Show(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Young Todd

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Getting to That Age (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Austin

  • Joint Custody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • The Auschwitz Bagel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Daniel

  • The Twelve Dates of Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Executive Producer · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 54 titles, 49 of them dated from 2001 to 2025; peak year 2014.

Biggest box office

Aliens in the Attic (2009)

$58M worldwide

Highest rated

Surface (2005)

Midcredits 58th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
20012025

Peak 2014 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 6 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting53 of 54: 51 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stProducing3 of 54: 1 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

2000s22 · acting2010s17 · acting2020s10 · 9 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 25% of 12 roles
0515

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Carter Jenkins' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 28th percentile, the median of all 14; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 33 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 33 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Women of the Movement (2022)

89th percentile spread · 22% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Following (2013)

Midcredits 65th · 79% liked

Reviewers score the acting 56/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Carter Jenkins' work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity and alcohol & drugs run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles34–47 · median 44 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles17–55 · median 37 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles43–72 · median 56 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles15–53 · median 49 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles21–47 · median 31 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Carter Jenkins work with?

People who share at least 2 of Carter Jenkins' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Castille Landon shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers