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).
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.
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.
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.
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."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.
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'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.
In 2020, Timothée was romantically linked to Lily-Rose Depp after they starred together in "The King."
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.
...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.
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