
Biography
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?.
Acting · 53
Grizzly Night
2026
The Easy Kind
2024
Outer Banks
2020
Nashville
2012
Enlightened
2011
Jessie
2011
Wilfred
2011
1%
2008
The Mentalist
2008
Swing Vote
2008
American Family
2007
The Winner
2007
Big Love
2006
The Office
2005
Cold Case
2003
CMT Music Awards
2002
The Guardian
2001
61*
2001
Thirteen Days
2000
Jack & Jill
1999
Late Last Night
1999
Providence
1999
Jesse
1998
The Postman
1997
Just Shoot Me!
1997
JAG
1995
The Crew
1995
ER
1994
Party of Five
1994
Cheers
1982
Writing · 2
Production · 1
The Runarounds
2025























































