Jeremy Allen White facts for kids
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Jeremy Allen White
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White in 2013
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| Born | February 17, 1991 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Addison Timlin
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| Children | 2 |
Jeremy Allen White (born February 17, 1991) is an American actor. He grew up in New York City and started his acting career with smaller parts. He became famous for playing Phillip "Lip" Gallagher in the comedy-drama TV series Shameless from 2011 to 2021.
White received even more praise for his role as chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in the TV show The Bear, which started in 2022. For this role, he has won several important awards, including three Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023, White also played the wrestler Kerry Von Erich in the movie The Iron Claw. Since 2024, he has been a global ambassador for the fashion brand Calvin Klein.
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Early Life and Dance Dreams
Jeremy Allen White was born in Brooklyn, a part of New York City, on February 17, 1991. He grew up in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. His mother is from North Carolina.
When he was in elementary school, Jeremy was a dancer. He learned and performed different styles like ballet, jazz, and tap dance. When he was 13, he joined a new middle school dance program. It was then that he decided he wanted to try acting instead. He later went to the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan to study acting.
Becoming a Star: Jeremy's Acting Journey
White started his acting career in 2006. His first roles were in the film Beautiful Ohio and the TV series Conviction.
Breaking Through with Shameless
In 2011, Jeremy got his big break playing Phillip "Lip" Gallagher in the Showtime series Shameless. This show was very popular, and he played Lip for ten years, until 2021. Lip was a very smart but troubled character, and Jeremy's acting helped make him a fan favorite.
Cooking Up Success in The Bear
In 2022, White took on the main role in the Hulu series The Bear. He plays Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, a very talented but stressed chef from New York. Carmy returns to his hometown of Chicago to try and save his family's struggling restaurant after his brother passes away.
To get ready for this role, Jeremy and his co-star Ayo Edebiri took cooking classes at the Institute of Culinary Education. His performance in The Bear has earned him many important awards, including:
- A Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
- Three Golden Globe Awards
- Two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
- Two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Future Roles and Projects
Jeremy Allen White is set to play famous musician Bruce Springsteen in a movie called Deliver Me from Nowhere. This film will tell the story of Springsteen's journey while he was creating his 1982 album Nebraska. He is also set to appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu in 2026.
Beyond Acting: Calvin Klein Ambassador
In January 2024, Jeremy Allen White became a global ambassador for Calvin Klein underwear. He was featured in their online campaign, showing off the brand's Spring 2024 men's underwear collection. This advertisement was very successful and created a lot of buzz online.
Personal Life
Jeremy Allen White met actress Addison Timlin in 2008 when they were both 17 years old. They were filming a movie called Afterschool together. They got married in 2019 and have two daughters. Their daughters were born in October 2018 and December 2020. Timlin filed for divorce in May 2023.
Key Film and Television Roles
Here are some of Jeremy Allen White's notable roles in films and television series:
- 2006: Beautiful Ohio (Film)
- 2006: Conviction (TV Series)
- 2008: Afterschool (Film)
- 2011–2021: Shameless (TV Series) – Phillip "Lip" Gallagher
- 2018: Homecoming (TV Series)
- 2020: The Rental (Film)
- 2023: The Iron Claw (Film) – Kerry Von Erich
- 2022–present: The Bear (TV Series) – Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto
- 2025: Deliver Me from Nowhere (Film) – Bruce Springsteen (Post-production)
- 2026: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Film) – Rotta the Hutt (Post-production)
Awards and Achievements
Jeremy Allen White has won many awards for his acting, especially for his role in The Bear.
- 2014: Nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Shameless.
- 2023: Won a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear.
- 2023: Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for The Bear.
- 2023: Won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear.
- 2023: Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear.
- 2024: Won his second Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for The Bear.
- 2024: Won his second Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear.
- 2024: Won his second Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear.
- 2024: Won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (shared with the cast) for The Bear.
- 2024: Won his second Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for The Bear.
- 2025: Won his third Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for The Bear.
Images for kids
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Jeremy Allen White in 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Jeremy Allen White para niños
