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Carl Radke Reveals His Legal Name Is William

A tradition of going by middle names means the Summer House star’s ID lists him as William.

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Carl Radke shares that he has always used his middle name, Carl, instead of his first name, William.
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Overview

  • Radke told PopViewers on August 8 that his passport and driver’s license list him as William Carl Radke, explaining he’s gone by his middle name since birth.
  • He said the naming custom runs in his family, with his late brother Curtis also using his middle name before his death in 2020.
  • The 40-year-old is back filming Bravo’s Summer House for its tenth season, a role he’s held since the series debuted.
  • In March, Radke announced his forthcoming memoir Cake Eater, which he says will chronicle his sobriety, grief, toxic masculinity and journey of self-discovery.
  • Since splitting from fiancée Lindsay Hubbard in 2022, he has been dating casually while prioritizing his career and personal growth.