Timothee Chalamet

Timothee Chalamet
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Timothee Chalamet
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(29 y.o.)
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New York
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5'12 ft ()
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154 lb (70 kg)
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Biography of Timothée Chalamet

"My career has never followed a straight path, it's been full of zigzags," says Timothée Chalamet, the American actor who scored his first Oscar nomination at just 22 for his role as a gay teenager in the acclaimed drama "Call Me by Your Name". That same year, he worked with Woody Allen ("A Rainy Day in New York") and Greta Gerwig ("Lady Bird"). Critics hail him as one of the most promising actors of his generation: starting in indie films, he now headlines major Netflix productions and played the lead role in Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster "Dune" (2021).
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet

Childhood and Family

Timothée was born in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen district, which got its name from the rampant crime that plagued the area since the early 19th century. Today, it's a prestigious neighborhood where business leaders and creative professionals choose to live – including the young actor's family.
Timothée Chalamet in childhood
Timothée Chalamet in childhood
His father, Marc Chalamet, is French-born and works as a translator and editor for UNICEF. His mother, Nicole Flender, is American with Jewish, Russian, and Austrian heritage – a former dancer and Broadway actress. Timothée's grandfather is a renowned screenwriter, his uncle, Rodman Flender, is an actor and director, his aunt, a television producer, and his older sister, Pauline, is a ballet dancer living in Paris.

In his early childhood, Timothée often visited his father's homeland, where he learned to play football well and mastered the French language. As a teenager, like many of his peers, he was into rap and even turned a statistics project into a musical performance. His teacher wasn't impressed with the young man's creativity, but his classmates loved it. Despite such stunts (and this wasn't the only one), LaGuardia School teachers recognized Timothée's creative talents and considered him one of their best students.
Timothée Chalamet performs rap
In 2013, Chalamet passed his final exams excellently and enrolled in Columbia University, where he studied for only one year. Later, he became a student at the Gallatin School of Individual Study at New York University.

Acting Career

Timothée started appearing in films and commercials from an early age, which makes perfect sense given his family background. His first noticeable role was an episode in the series "Law & Order," and his breakthrough came with his role in the spy series "Homeland," the award-winning series. The 16-year-old actor played the role of Finn Walden, the vice president's son with a rebellious streak.
A scene from the series 'Homeland'
A scene from the series 'Homeland'
He soon made his stage debut as teenager Nicholas in "The Talls."
Young Timothée Chalamet (right) in The Talls
Young Timothée Chalamet (right) in The Talls
In 2014, Chalamet appeared as the main character's son in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film "Interstellar." The character's father was played by Matthew McConaughey, who became a good friend of the young actor after filming.
Interstellar: Timothée Chalamet played the son of the main character
Interstellar: Timothée Chalamet played the son of the main character
That same year, he appeared in "Worst Friends," playing a younger version of key character Sam. This was followed by roles in films like "The Adderall Diaries," "Love the Coopers," and "Miss Stevens," but none made much of an impact.
A scene from the movie "The Adderall Diaries"
A scene from the movie "The Adderall Diaries"
The breakthrough came in 2017, when the film "Call Me by Your Name" was released. Timothée played a high school student named Elio, who falls for young researcher Oliver (Armie Hammer) during a summer vacation.
At his audition, they asked if he could play piano. He'd been taking lessons for 12 years, so he confidently said yes. But once he got the role, Timothée realized he'd forgotten everything and had to take daily lessons with an Italian musician for a month.
The groundbreaking romance earned critical acclaim and was nominated for an "Oscar" in four categories, including a Best Actor nomination for 22-year-old Chalamet, though Gary Oldman ultimately won for "Darkest Hour."
"Call Me by Your Name": Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer portray lovers
"Call Me by Your Name": Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer portray lovers
2017 also saw Chalamet take on the role of Kyle, a hipster-anarchist high schooler in the coming-of-age film "Lady Bird" with Saoirse Ronan. The film was also an Oscar contender.
Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet Talk Passionate First Rehearsal
Another Chalamet film remains in limbo. Woody Allen, the director of the film "A Rainy Day in New York," faces renewed sexual harassment allegations.
"Lady Bird": Timothée Chalamet in the role of Kyle
"Lady Bird": Timothée Chalamet in the role of Kyle
In 2018, Chalamet starred in "Beautiful Boy" as a drug-addicted teen struggling with recovery, with the story told from his father's perspective (Steve Carell).
Timothée Chalamet is predicted to have a great future
Timothée Chalamet is predicted to have a great future
Early 2018 brought news that Timothée Chalamet would take on the lead role in Netflix's historical drama "The King," playing Henry V. Around the same time, "Call Me by Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino announced a sequel featuring the same cast.
Timothée Chalamet on 'The King' and Meeting Co-Star Emma Watson
September 2021 finally saw the premiere of the new "Dune" adaptation, with Timothée Chalamet playing Paul Atreides, who leads the oppressed Fremen people in revolution on the desert planet Arrakis.
Timothée Chalamet in Dune
Timothée Chalamet in Dune
In a release interview, Timothée wondered why he keeps landing roles where characters carry the weight of saving humanity. He believes "Dune" director Denis Villeneuve saw him as someone seasoned by experience. This marks Chalamet's second encounter with the director – he'd actually auditioned for Villeneuve's "Prisoners" (2013) but was too young and inexperienced at the time.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya
What intrigued him most was playing Paul, a character who must transform from boy to national leader while grappling with supernatural abilities in a compressed timeframe. He had to rush through reading "Dune" before his audition, despite knowing Frank Herbert's novel had influenced everything from "Star Wars" to "Avatar."

With "Dune" planned as a two-part saga, fans can expect the sequel in the near future. The actor is also set to become a Wes Anderson regular, having worked with the director on "The French Dispatch."
Timothée Chalamet stars in the new Wes Anderson film
Timothée Chalamet stars in the new Wes Anderson film

Timothée Chalamet's Personal Life

Before becoming an Oscar nominee, Timothée was better known as the boyfriend of Lourdes, Madonna's daughter. The two dated for about a year before parting as good friends.
Timothée Chalamet dated Madonna's daughter
Timothée Chalamet dated Madonna's daughter
After wrapping their Woody Allen film, romance rumors started swirling around Chalamet and Selena Gomez, who played one of the central roles.
Pictured: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez
Pictured: Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez
In early 2018, Hollywood A-lister Jennifer Lawrence publicly confessed her crush on the young actor, gushing about his talent and sex appeal.

In 2020, Timothée was romantically linked to Lily-Rose Depp after they starred together in "The King."
Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Melody Depp
Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Melody Depp
In April 2023, the DeuxMoi site, which publishes celebrity gossip, wrote about a romance between Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner. The site claimed sparks flew between them as early as January, when they reportedly spent the beginning of the year vacationing together. They managed to keep things under wraps until September, when paparazzi caught them kissing at a concert. In November, they made their first public appearance together - at the WSJ Magazine 2023 Innovator Awards in New York.
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner

Timothée Chalamet Now

Timothée Chalamet scored the lead role as the quirky chocolate factory owner in the new Willy Wonka reboot. The film was directed by Paul King, the man behind "Paddington". Chalamet revealed he'd been a fan of King's work even before "Paddington," so he didn't hesitate to take on the role - especially since Wonka is one of his favorite characters.
A scene from the movie 'Wonka'
A scene from the movie 'Wonka'
The musical "Wonka" was released in late 2023, before Christmas. Unlike the 2005 film, this one focuses on Wonka's backstory - his life before becoming a world-famous confectioner. Chalamet was very excited about the result:
...I want viewers to feel the optimistic and positive attitude characteristic of young Willy, who does not take 'no' for an answer and refuses to give up, even when the whole world is against him.

Timothee Chalamet: latest news and articles

  • I always enjoy when I see new faces on the screen. Timothée Chalamet I wish you luck and success.
    2021-04-26 20:45:03
  • I like to watch young actors, following how they are growing in professional career. I hope Timothée Chalamet will not disappoint me.
    2021-04-24 09:19:17
  • Timothée Chalamet is that guy who played a teenager who fell in love with a man? Decent beginning of the career, eh.
    2021-03-14 21:42:02
  • I watched `Call me by your name` with Chalamet, my friend recommended me and it was the most stuffy movie. I wasted my time but now I know about a new `rising star` actor...
    2021-02-26 19:09:56
  • Timothée Chalamet? Who is it? An actor? And how many movies behind him? Ah, okay, he still young and forward-looking.
    2020-12-30 16:57:19
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