1997Nominee
Best Performance
The Postman
Charles Esten
Actor · Writer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
September 9, 1965
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?.
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2026Nominee
Best Performance
Grizzly Night
2000Nominee
Best Performance
Thirteen Days
Career Highlights
2008Highlight
Best Performance
Swing Vote
2026Highlight
Best Performance
Drummer Boy
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The Postman
Grizzly Night
Thirteen Days