Timothée Chalamet facts for kids
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Timothée Chalamet
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Timothée Hal Chalamet
December 27, 1995 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Timothée Hal Chalamet (born December 27, 1995) is a talented American and French actor. You might know him from his roles in many popular movies, from big action films to smaller, independent stories. He has won several important awards, including an Actor Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Critics' Choice Awards. He has also been nominated for four Academy Awards, six British Academy Film Awards, and a Grammy Award. His movies have earned over $2.3 billion around the world!
Timothée started acting on TV. He appeared in the drama series Homeland. In 2014, he made his first movie appearances in Men, Women & Children and the science fiction film Interstellar. He became widely known for his main role in the film Call Me by Your Name (2017). This role earned him his first nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actor. He was one of the youngest actors ever nominated in that category. He also received praise for his roles in Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019). He also played Nic Sheff in the movie Beautiful Boy (2018).
More recently, Timothée has starred in major films. He played Paul Atreides in the Dune movies (2021–2024) and Willy Wonka in the musical fantasy film Wonka (2023). He also received Academy Award nominations for playing Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown (2024) and a table tennis player in Marty Supreme (2025). For A Complete Unknown, he won the SAG Award for Best Actor. For Marty Supreme, he won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. He was the youngest person to win these awards.
Timothée also acts on stage. In 2016, he starred in the play Prodigal Son. He won a Lucille Lortel Award for his performance. Outside of acting, he is known for his great sense of style and is considered a fashion icon.
Discovering Timothée Chalamet
Early Life and Education
Growing Up in New York
Timothée Hal Chalamet was born on December 27, 1995. He grew up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. His family lived in an apartment building that helped artists. His older sister, Pauline Chalamet, is also an actress.
Timothée's mother, Nicole Flender, is from New York. She was a Broadway dancer and is now a real estate agent. His father, Marc Chalamet, is from Nîmes, France. He works as a correspondent and editor for UNICEF.
Timothée is bilingual in English and French. He has dual citizenship for both the United States and France. As a child, he spent summers in a small French village with his grandparents.
Finding a Passion for Acting
Timothée went to public schools in New York City. He found some of his middle school years challenging because there wasn't much focus on creative arts.
He was inspired to become an actor after seeing Heath Ledger play the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008). He then applied to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. This school is famous for its arts programs. His drama teacher was very impressed by his audition.
During high school, Timothée acted in school musicals like Cabaret and Sweet Charity. He graduated in 2013. After high school, he attended Columbia University for a year. He later transferred to New York University to focus more on his acting career.
Starting His Acting Journey
Early TV and Film Roles
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As a child, Timothée appeared in commercials and short films. He made his TV debut in an episode of Law & Order (2009). In 2012, he had recurring roles in the series Royal Pains and Homeland. For Homeland, he was nominated for a SAG Award for Best Ensemble.
In 2014, Timothée appeared in his first feature films. He had a small role in Men, Women & Children. That same year, he played Tom Cooper in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film Interstellar. This film was very successful, earning over $700 million worldwide.
In 2015, he co-starred in the fantasy thriller One & Two. He also played a teenage character in The Adderall Diaries. His final role that year was in the Christmas comedy Love the Coopers.
Stage Performances
In 2016, Timothée starred in the play Prodigal Son in New York. He played a younger version of the playwright, John Patrick Shanley. Critics praised his performance. He won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play. He was also nominated for a Drama League Award.
That same year, he co-starred with Lily Rabe in the film Miss Stevens. He played a troubled student named Billy Mitman. Critics called his acting "compelling" and "startling". Some even compared him to the famous actor James Dean.
Becoming a Star
Breakthrough Films
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In 2017, Timothée starred in Call Me by Your Name. He played Elio Perlman, a young man living in Italy who falls in love. To prepare, he learned Italian and how to play the piano and guitar. The film and his performance received great reviews.
Critics said his acting was incredibly real and emotional. He won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead. He was also nominated for many other awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor. He was the third-youngest person ever nominated in that category.
Later in 2017, he played Daniel in Hot Summer Nights. He also played Kyle Scheible in Greta Gerwig's film Lady Bird. Critics enjoyed his "hilarious" performance in Lady Bird. His final film of 2017 was the western Hostiles.
In 2018, Timothée joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He then starred as Nic Sheff in the drama Beautiful Boy. He played a teenager struggling with a serious challenge, which affected his relationship with his father, played by Steve Carell. His performance earned him nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA awards.
In 2019, Timothée played Henry V of England in the Netflix drama The King. He also played Theodore "Laurie" Laurence in Little Women. This was his second time working with director Greta Gerwig. Critics praised his "innate charm" and "playful physicality" in the role. In 2020, Timothée hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.
Leading Big-Budget Movies
In 2021, Timothée appeared in Wes Anderson's film The French Dispatch. He then starred as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film Dune. Villeneuve said Timothée was his only choice for the role. Critics gave him positive reviews, calling his performance "magnetic". Dune was a huge success, earning over $400 million worldwide. Later that year, he played a skater punk in the comedy film Don't Look Up. The cast of this film was nominated for a SAG Award.
In 2023, Timothée hosted Saturday Night Live for a second time. He then played Willy Wonka in the musical film Wonka. Director Paul King cast him without an audition after seeing his singing and dancing skills from high school. Timothée sang seven songs for the film's soundtrack. His performance earned him another Golden Globe nomination. Wonka was a big hit, grossing over $634 million worldwide.
Recent Achievements
In 2024, Timothée reprised his role as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two. This sequel was also very successful, grossing over $714 million worldwide. It became the highest-grossing film starring Timothée. He also signed a deal with Warner Bros. to star in and produce more films.
Also in 2024, Timothée produced and starred as Bob Dylan in the biographical drama A Complete Unknown. He prepared for this role for five years. He sang 40 Dylan songs and played guitar and harmonica for the film's soundtrack. Critics praised his "brilliant" and "completely believable" portrayal of Dylan. He received nominations for the Academy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards for Best Actor. He also became the youngest person to win the SAG Award for Best Actor at age 29. He received a Grammy Award nomination for his work on the film's soundtrack.
In 2025, Timothée hosted Saturday Night Live for a third time. He also performed three Bob Dylan songs on the show as a musical guest. That same year, he played a character inspired by Marty Reisman in the sports film Marty Supreme, which he also produced. He took ping-pong lessons to prepare for the role. Critics praised his performance, comparing his energy to that of Al Pacino. For his work on this film, he received two Academy Award nominations: Best Actor and Best Picture. He became the youngest male actor to be nominated three times for acting since Marlon Brando in 1954. He also became the youngest person ever nominated twice for acting and producing in the same year. He won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, becoming the youngest winner of both awards.
What's Next for Timothée?
Timothée is scheduled to reprise his role as Paul Atreides in the final film of the Dune trilogy, titled Dune: Part Three, in 2026. He has mentioned that his performance in this film was more intense than in the first Dune movie.
He is also scheduled to reunite with director James Mangold for a motocross heist film called High-Side.
Life Outside of Acting
Timothée divides his time between New York and California. He generally keeps his romantic life private. Since April 2023, he has been in a relationship with Kylie Jenner.
He is a big sports fan. When he was younger, he wanted to be a professional soccer player. He is childhood friends with professional soccer player Alex Muyl. Timothée supports the French soccer team Saint-Étienne. He also enjoys basketball and attends New York Knicks games. He knows a lot about college football and professional wrestling.
When he was 15, Timothée had a YouTube channel called ModdedController360. On it, he showed off Xbox 360 controllers that he had customized. He enjoys hip-hop music. He considers rapper Kid Cudi to be a big inspiration for his career, along with actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Joaquin Phoenix.
Performances and Awards
Timothée has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performances in Call Me by Your Name, A Complete Unknown, and Marty Supreme. He also received five British Academy Film Awards nominations for Call Me by Your Name, Beautiful Boy, A Complete Unknown, and Marty Supreme. He won a Actor Award for his role in A Complete Unknown, in addition to nominations for Call Me by Your Name, Beautiful Boy, and Marty Supreme. His other awards include four Golden Globe Award nominations for his roles in Call Me by Your Name, Beautiful Boy, Wonka, and A Complete Unknown, and a win for Marty Supreme. He also received a Grammy Award nomination for his work on the soundtrack for A Complete Unknown.
See also
In Spanish: Timothée Chalamet para niños
- List of youngest Academy Award nominees for Best Actor
- List of Jewish Academy Award winners and nominees
