Carson GilmoreCarson Gilmore, the son of Hollywood noir cult writer John Gilmore, was a child prodigy, a professional oil painter at age nine. Exhibitions included San Francisco, Santa Fe, Berkeley, Los Angeles and New York, . At age 13, he switched to writing, prducing and directing documentaries for public television. From age 16 until present, Carson has worked as an actor-while writing. He was in the public school Gifted Program from the second grade until dropping out before he graduated. "I had to get the diploma on my own," he, as well as college credits. He is now 22. Read More Read Less