Charlie Carver
| Charlie Carver | |
|---|---|
 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, known for his role as Porter Scavo in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives,[2] and as Ethan – the gay twin – in the MTV teen horror series Teen Wolf. He starred in the first season of the HBO series The Leftovers. His twin brother Max Carver portrayed the twin of his characters in all three shows.
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 Carver 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 Felicity Huffman and Doug Savant. 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 Assess, and I Am Michael.
Personal life
On January 11, 2016, Charlie came out as gay on his official Instagram account.[7][8] His character on Teen Wolf was also gay, with a straight twin brother.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fred 3: Camp Fred | Hugh Thompson | Comedy film directed by Jonathan Judge as the third film in the Fred film series | [9][10][11] |
| 2013 | Underdogs | John Handon III |
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| 2014 | Bad Asses | Eric |
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| 2015 | I Am Michael | Tyler |
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[14] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–12 | Desperate Housewives | Porter Scavo | 40 episodes |
| 2013 | Restless Virgins | Dylan | Lifetime movie |
| 2013–14 | Teen Wolf | Ethan | Season 3: 19 episodes |
| 2014 | The Leftovers | Scott Frost | Main cast |
| 2014 | Hawaii Five-0 | Travis Kealoha | Season 5 - Episode 8 |
| 2015 | The League | Trophy Kevin | Season 7 - Episode 7 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Desperate Housewives | 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.
- ↑ "Charlie Carver official Instagram statement". Instagram. Facebook. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ Lee, Esther (January 12, 2016). "'Teen Wolf' Star Charlie Carver Comes Out as Gay in Thoughtful Instagram Posts". Us Weekly. Wenner Media LLC. 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.