Ethan Cutkosky Bio: Age, Family, Girlfriend, Net Worth

Key Takeaway

Ethan Cutkosky is an American actor and musician best known for playing Carl Gallagher on Shameless. Born on August 19, 1999, he’s now 25 years old and originally from St. Charles, Illinois.

He has over 3 million followers on Instagram and nearly 70 million followers on TikTok, where he shares updates on acting, music, and life. Now? We tell you everything else we found out about him.

Quick facts:

Early Life

Ethan Cutkosky was born in Campton Hills, Illinois, to Yvonne Cabrera Cutkosky, a teacher, and David Cutkosky, a computer software engineer. He’s their only child. Ethan’s mother is of Mexican descent.

His full name is Ethan Francis Cutkosky. He attended Bell Graham Elementary and later St. Charles East High School. From a young age, he was creative and active in skateboarding, playing outside, and studying martial arts, eventually earning a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Girlfriend

Ethan has been in a long-term relationship with actress Brielle Barbusca. The two have been together for several years and have kept their relationship mostly private, though they occasionally post about each other online.

Body Measurements

Ethan stands around 5 feet 5 inches tall (165 cm) and weighs about 58 kg. He has curly ginger hair, brown eyes, and fair skin. His unique look has helped make his roles stand out on screen.

Career Timeline

Ethan started his career in photo ads when he was just four, mostly as a bonding activity with his mom. By age eight, he landed his first film role in Fred Claus (2007), playing opposite Vince Vaughn. At age nine, he appeared in the horror film The Unborn (2009) alongside Gary Oldman.

In 2011, Ethan was cast as Carl Gallagher on Showtime’s Shameless, a role he held for all 11 seasons until 2021. The show became the network’s longest-running scripted series. His portrayal of Carl, the rebellious and unpredictable Gallagher sibling, made him a fan favorite.

Outside of acting, Ethan launched his fashion brand, Khaotic Collective, in 2018. He also produces music, dropping several singles like “Erase Me” (2021), “Falling Deep” (2023), and “Anyway” (2023).

In recent years, he’s appeared in films like Alex/October (2022), Going Places (2025), and the Netflix comedy sequel Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), where he played Wayne Gilmore.

Instagram: @ekat19 – 3.1M followers
TikTok: @ethan.cutkosky19 – 7 million followers

Net Worth

Ethan’s estimated net worth is around $240,000. His earnings come from acting, brand deals, music, and his fashion label.

Fun Fact

Ethan was arrested in 2017 for DUI in Los Angeles, but the charges were later dismissed through a plea deal. He also rarely watched TV as a kid and preferred skating, biking, and playing outside.

FAQ

Is Ethan Cutkosky Mexican?
His mother is of Mexican descent, so yes, he is partially Mexican.

Did Ethan actually skate or do stunts on Shameless?
Yes, he’s been active in sports and skating since he was little, and some of that carried over into his character.

What is Ethan Cutkosky doing now?
He’s still acting, recently appeared in Happy Gilmore 2, and continues to release music independently.