Carl is the second youngest Gallagher child, and is basically nothing but trouble. He's headed down a dangerous path with a destructive streak a mile wide. The onset of adolescence is wreaking havoc, but Carl remains a Gallagher, with a particular loyalty to his father.
Ethan Cutkosky started acting at four years old in commercials and advertising campaigns. His first film break came at age seven when he appeared in FRED CLAUS, opposite Vince Vaughn. A year later, Cutkosky landed a major role in the horror film THE UNBORN, with Gary Oldman. Most recently Cutkosky was seen as Henry Mesner in the LAW & ORDER: SVU episode "Born Psychopath."
When Ethan isn't torturing animals on SHAMELESS, he spends time taking care of his own pets: a black cat named Bear, a Chinese water dragon, and an albino pacman frog. Ethan is also very active and loves sports, including lacrosse, skateboarding, motorcycling, and biking. Cutkosky resides with his parents in the Chicago-land area, where he attends high school.