

While on " Nashville”, Esten has been honored to perform at the Grand Ole Opry and the historic Ryman auditorium.
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Davis.Įsten’s many additional television credits include recurring roles on “Big Love,” “Enlightened,” “The Office” and “ER.” Besides being the father on Disney Channel’s “Jessie,” he has been a Klingon on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” a secretary on “Murphy Brown” and Kelly Bundy’s fiance on the series finale of “Married with Children.” His film credits include “Swing Vote,” “Thirteen Days,” “61*” and “The Postman.” Since then he has appeared on Drew Carey’s Improvaganza and toured frequently, performing live improv shows with Stiles, Proops and Jeff B.

When “Whose Line” came to ABC, he became a recurring cast member and frequent song improvisor.

It was during his run as Buddy that Esten first appeared on the original British version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” with Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops. Mauldin, Buddy’s original hitmaking bandmates, the Crickets. He was also very honored to perform with Jerry Allison and Joe B.

While in Williamsburg, he was lead singer/songwriter in a popular local band.Įsten made his theatrical debut in London when he portrayed Buddy Holly, singing, acting and playing guitar in the hit West End musical “Buddy.” In that role he was honored to perform for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and eventually President and Mrs. Williams High School (made famous in the film “Remember the Titans.”) He then attended The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, where he graduated with a degree in economics and met his wife, Patty. Esten is best known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on CMT's Nashville.īorn in Pittsburgh, PA, Charles “Chip” Esten was raised in Alexandria, VA and attended T.C.
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