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Who is Vincent Kartheiser?
Vincent Kartheiser (Kartheiser) is an American actor who is most notable for his portrayal of Connor in Angel on the WB TV series. Kartheiser made his debut on the screen with a minor role in the 1993 film Untamed Heart and was twice recognized by the Screen Actors Guild for his outstanding performance as an ensemble in the drama series Mad Men. Alpha Dog, Rango, and In Time are some of the other credits that Kartheiser has.
The WB television series Angel featured Kartheiser’s performance as Connor, as well as Dr. Jonathan Crane in the HBO series Titans’ third season. The Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie was given to him for his performance as William Bradford in Saints & Strangers.
| Real Name/Full Name | Vincent Paul Kartheiser |
| Date Of Birth | 5 May 1979 |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Father Name | James Ralph Kartheiser |
| Mother Name | Janet Marie Kartheiser |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse Name | Alexis Bledel (M. 2014 TO Div. 2022) |
| Children Name | 1 |
| Siblings Name | Nathan Kartheiser, Andrea Kartheiser, Colette Kartheiser, Elise Kartheiser, and Theresa Kartheiser |
| Profession | Actor, and Voice Actor |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
Early Life & Education
May 5, 1979 was the date of Vincent Kartheiser’s birth in Minneapolis, Minnesota, making him now 47 years old. During his childhood, he was raised in a large family with five older siblings: Nathan, who was his brother, and four sisters: Andrea, Colette, Elise, and Theresa. James was a salesman for construction equipment and Janet was the owner of a local nursery. At a young age, Colette’s involvement in acting classes at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis led him to performing arts, which he later experienced in local productions.
Apple Valley High School in Minnesota was where he went to school. He left high school at the age of 15 to concentrate solely on pursuing a professional acting career. In the ninth grade, he failed. While sources indicate he later attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Minnesota for a period, there is no public information available regarding whether he graduated or what he majored in at these institutions.
Career
Vincent Kartheiser started his career in the early 1990s by playing roles in family films including The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) and Alaska (1996). He quickly moved on to more mature and independent work, gaining critical attention for his portrayal of a troubled teenager in Larry Clark’s 1998 film Another Day in Paradise.
His performance as Connor, the son of the protagonist in the supernatural drama series ‘Angel’ (2002–2004) was a significant turning point in his career. The role allowed him to expand his audience and demonstrate his ability to explore intricate character dynamics. Kartheiser began playing Pete Campbell in ‘Mad Men,’ a series that would become a cultural phenomenon in 2007. The ambitious and morally ambiguous advertising executive he played garnered him critical praise and multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Post-Mad Men, he has continued acting in television series like Casual (2018), Proven Innocent (2019), and most recently, playing the recurring villain Dr. Jonathan Crane (Scarecrow) in the third season of the HBO Max series Titans (2021). His film work has included roles in Alpha Dog (2006) and In Time (2011).
Filmography
Movies
- 1993 Untamed Heart
- 1994 Little Big League
- 1995 Heaven Sent
- 1995 The Indian in the Cupboard
- 1996 Alaska
- 1997 Masterminds
- 1998 Another Day in Paradise
- 1998 All I Wanna Do/Strike!
- 2000 Crime and Punishment in Suburbia
- 2001 Preston Tylk
- 2001 Ricky 6
- 2001 Luckytown
- 2001 The Unsaid
- 2004 Dandelion
- 2005 Shakespeare’s Sonnets
- 2006 Alpha Dog
- 2006 Waning Moon
- 2007 Killing Zelda Sparks
- 2010 Elektra Luxx
- 2011 Rango (voice)
- 2011 In Time
- 2011 Fruit of Labor
- 2012 Cussing in the Workplace
- 2014 Beach Pillows
- 2014 Red Knot
- 2015 Winter Light
- 2016 Day Out of Days
- 2016 The Second Sound Barrier
- 2016 A Kind of Murder
- 2017 The Most Hated Woman in America
- 2018 My Friend Dahmer
- 2018 Most Likely to Murder
- 2019 American Hangman
- 2019 Crypto
- 2020 The Social Dilemma
- 2021 Ultrasound
- 2025 Unholy Communion
TV Series
- 1994 Sweet Justice (TV Series)
- 1999 ER Jesse Keenan (TV Series)
- 2002–2004 Angel (TV Series)
- 2007–2015 Mad Men (TV Series)
- 2010 American Experience (TV Series) (voice)
- 2010 Money (TV Series)
- 2011 The Cleveland Show (TV Series) (voice)
- 2013 Axe Cop (TV Series) (voice)
- 2013–2015 High School USA! (TV Series) (voice)
- 2015 Inside Amy Schumer (TV Series)
- 2015 Saints & Strangers (TV Series)
- 2016 Casual (TV Series)
- 2017 Genius (TV Series)
- 2018 The Path (TV Series)odes
- 2018–2020 Das Boot (TV Series)
- 2019 Proven Innocent (TV Series)
- 2019 The OA (TV Series)
- 2019–2020 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
- 2021 Titans (TV Series)
Personal Life
Kartheiser’s personal life has been attracting media attention, with the spotlight being on his relationship with actress Alexis Bledel. After meeting on the set of “Mad Men,” the couple started dating in 2012 and announced their engagement in 2013, culminating in their June 2014 wedding in California. They welcomed a son in 2015. Kartheiser filed for divorce in August 2022, and the divorce was finalized later in the same month.
Net Worth
His extensive acting career has resulted in Vincent Kartheiser’s net worth being estimated at around $8 million as of 2026. Even though he is wealthy, he is recognized for his modest lifestyle, frequently emphasizing the value of personal fulfillment over material possessions.
