Introduction
Zachary Burr Abel (born September 4, 1980) is an American actor, who is perhaps best known for portraying Carter Anderson in the ABC Family series Make It or Break It. For his role of Carter Anderson he has been nominated for 2010 Teen Choice Awards in the category of Choice Summer TV Star Male but lost to Ian Harding of Pretty Little Liars.
Early life
Zachary born and grew up in the small town of Middletown, Indiana. He was born on September 4, 1980, and studied finance and international business at Washington University in St. Louis.
Professional career
Zachary began his acting career in 2007, when he was appeared in an episode of a CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He got his major chance by playing a character of Jonah Madigan, in a web television My Alibi, a series produced by Take180. In 2009, he played a substantial role in the ABC Family drama The Secret Life of the American Teenager in which he appeared as a Max Enriquez, the stepbrother of Adrian Lee, whom he made an intimate relationship. He has also appeared in a 2009 horror film Forget Me Not. Zachary starred in the ABC Family drama Make It or Break It as Carter Anderson.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Male Lover | Episode: "Goodbye and Good Luck" |
| 2008 | My Alibi | Jonah Madigan | Web television series |
| 2009 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Max Enriquez | 4 Episodes |
| 2009 | Hot Sluts | Kale | 1 Episode |
| 2009 | Forget Me Not | Chad | |
| 2009 | The Big Bang Theory | Todd | Episode: The Cornhusker Vortex |
| 2009–2011 | Make It or Break It | Carter Anderson | Male protagonist (30 episodes) |
| 2010 | 90210 | Zach | Episode: "Best Lei'd Plans" |
| 2011 | Night Club | Justin Palma | Lead role |
| 2011 | Awkward | Jamie McKibben | 2 Episodes |
| 2011 | The Secret Circle | Luke | Episodes: Loner (1x03), Masked (1x07) |