Chandler Riggs
Chandler Riggs is an American actor born in Atlanta, Georgia, who grew up on screen as Carl Grimes, the son of the protagonist on 'The Walking Dead'. Cast at age ten, he remained with the series for eight seasons, aging from a frightened child into a hardened young survivor whose fate became one of the show's most debated moments. The role made Riggs one of the most recognizable young actors in genre television during the 2010s. Since leaving the series, he has continued to build a career in film and television as an adult performer.
Chandler Riggs
9 Movies
2 Series
Chandler Riggs is an American actor born in Atlanta, Georgia, who grew up on screen as Carl Grimes, the son of the protagonist on 'The Walking Dead'. Cast at age ten, he remained with the series for eight seasons, aging from a frightened child into a hardened young survivor whose fate became one of the show's most debated moments. The role made Riggs one of the most recognizable young actors in genre television during the 2010s. Since leaving the series, he has continued to build a career in film and television as an adult performer.
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Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma
Rob Huberton 'The Chameleon'
2025
Film
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Ben
2024
Film
Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One
Superman / Clark Kent (voice)
2023
Film
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Casey
2020
Film
A Million Little Things
PJ · 9 episodes
2019
TV
Inherit the Viper
Cooper
2019
Film
Keep Watching
John Mitchell
2017
Film
Mercy
George
2014
Film
The Walking Dead
Carl Grimes · 115 episodes
2010–
TV
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How old is Chandler Riggs and where are they from?
Chandler Riggs is 27 years old, born on June 27, 1999 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chandler Riggs?
Chandler Riggs is best known for roles in Get Low, Keep Watching, Mercy.
How many movies has Chandler Riggs been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Chandler Riggs has appeared in 9 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Chandler Riggs's first movie?
The career of Chandler Riggs began with Jesus H. Zombie (2006).
What is Chandler Riggs's most recent movie or series?
Chandler Riggs's most recent release is Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma, which premiered on March 29, 2025.
What TV shows has Chandler Riggs appeared in?
On television, Chandler Riggs has appeared in The Walking Dead, A Million Little Things, Good Mythical Morning, Drop the Mic.
Chandler Riggs
1999-06-27 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Chandler Riggs is an American actor and DJ. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Carl Grimes in the AMC television series The Walking Dead from 2010 to 2018.
Riggs was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the elder of two children born to Gina Ann and William Riggs. Chandler has a younger brother named Grayson. His interest in the arts began at an early age, leading him to participate in theater productions. In the early stages of his acting career, he played the character of Tom in the film Get Low, where he had the opportunity to work alongside seasoned actors like Bill Murray.
However, his major breakthrough came with the television series The Walking Dead, which started in 2010. He played the role of Carl Grimes, the son of Rick and Lori, for a remarkable eight seasons, gaining immense popularity and earning Saturn and Satellite awards for his performance.
Besides acting, Riggs also has a passion for music and runs a YouTube gaming channel under the name "ChairHandler." He has also appeared in films like Mercy, where he played George, and Home Invasion, where he portrayed a DJ.
Through his successful performance in The Walking Dead, Chandler Riggs has garnered a vast fan base and established himself as a prominent figure in the acting world despite his young age. Continuing his career with various projects, Riggs is poised to make a name for himself in the future.
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