Chip Esten

Date of Birth: September 9, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Charles Esten Puskar III, known professionally as Chip Esten, is an American actor, musician, and comedian. Born on September 9, 1965, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Esten is best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on the hit television series “Nashville.” He grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, where he attended T.C. Williams High School. Esten graduated from the College of William and Mary, where he was a member of the Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Esten’s career began in the early 1990s when he appeared on the British version of the improvisational comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” His exceptional talent in improvisation and comedy quickly made him a fan favorite. He continued to appear on the American version of the show, solidifying his reputation as a versatile comedian and performer. In addition to his work on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Nashville,” Esten has appeared in numerous television shows and movies, including “The Office,” “Big Love,” and “ER.” He is also an accomplished musician, having released several country music singles and performed live in various venues.

5 Interesting Facts about Chip Esten

1. Chip Esten holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive weeks to release an original digital single by a music act, with 54 singles over 54 weeks.

2. He played Deacon Claybourne on “Nashville” for six seasons and performed many of his character’s songs live.

3. Esten was a contestant on the game show “Sale of the Century” in 1988, where he won over $20,000 in cash and prizes.

4. He has appeared in over 50 episodes of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” both in the UK and the US versions.

5. Esten is an avid supporter of fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, inspired by his daughter Addie, who is a leukemia survivor.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chip Esten

1. “Improv is such a great platform for creativity; it teaches you to listen, to react, and to trust your instincts.”

2. “Music has always been a huge part of my life, and being able to perform and write songs is a dream come true.”

3. “Acting and comedy have a lot in common; both require a deep understanding of timing and character.”

4. “Nashville has given me an incredible opportunity to blend my love of acting and music in a way I never imagined.”

5. “Family is everything to me, and their support has been the backbone of my career.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Chip Esten is estimated to be around $4 million.

Children

Chip Esten is married to Patty Hanson, and they have three children together: a son named Chase and two daughters named Taylor and Addie. Addie is known for her inspiring battle and victory over leukemia.