Vincent Kartheiser

Vincent Paul Kartheiser was born on May 5, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The youngest of six children, he began his acting career in stage productions at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. His early screen credits include a bit role in “Untamed Heart” (1993), followed by family-oriented films such as “Little Big League” (1994), “The Indian in the Cupboard” (1995), and a starring role in “Alaska” (1996). These early experiences prepared him for a diverse career across various genres. He dropped out of Apple Valley High School at age 15 to focus on his acting career.

Kartheiser gained significant attention for his portrayal of Bobby, a drug-addicted criminal, in Larry Clark’s “Another Day in Paradise” (1998). This role earned him critical acclaim, with the film notably requiring a cut scene to avoid an NC-17 rating. He continued to build his filmography with “Strike!” (1998) and “Crime and Punishment in Suburbia” (2000), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. On television, Kartheiser played Connor, the son of the title character, in “Angel” from 2002 to 2004, appearing in 28 episodes.

His most prominent role came as Pete Campbell in AMC’s acclaimed drama series “Mad Men” (2007–2015). For his work on “Mad Men,” Kartheiser, along with the cast, received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2009 and 2010. During the show’s hiatus, he filmed the independent movie “Beach Pillows” (2014) and returned to his stage roots, originating a lead role in “Death of the Novel” at the Guthrie Theater. He later portrayed Mr. Darcy in a 2013 adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” also at the Guthrie Theater. His later work includes roles in “Titans” (2021) as Dr. Jonathan Crane and “Ultrasound” (2021).