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Charles Esten Biography

Birth Name:Charles Esten Puskar

Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Acted in "Riding Straight" a public service video produced for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
  • Attended the College of William and Mary in Virginia, where was a member of Theta Delta Chi
  • Attended T․C․ Williams High School
  • After college, he moved to the U․K․ to make his theatrical debut in the musical "Buddy․"
  • Met wife Patty while in college
  • In addition to his improv work and acting in comedies, he has also performed in dramas such as HBO's "*61," NCIS: Los Angeles" and "Star Trek: Voyager․"
  • Best known for appearing on improv series "Whose Line is it Anyway?" and ABC's "Nashville․"
  • Often referred to by his nickname, Chip, though he is always credited by his real first and middle names
  • Resides in Sherman Oaks, Calif․, along with his wife and daughters

Awards

  • 2018GMS Award-Best Song/Recording Created for Television: nominated