Timothée Chalamet is an American actor born December 27, 1995, in New York City, who achieved breakthrough success with “Call Me by Your Name” (2017), earning an Academy Award nomination at age 22. He attended LaGuardia High School and studied at Columbia University before establishing himself through critically acclaimed performances in “Dune,” “Little Women,” and “A Complete Unknown.” His recent projects demonstrate remarkable range and artistic integrity that continues to shape contemporary cinema.
A meteoric rise through Hollywood’s ranks has established Timothée Chalamet as one of cinema’s most compelling young actors, transforming him from a New York theater student into an Academy Award-nominated performer within less than a decade. Born December 27, 1995, in New York City to parents Marc Chalamet and Nicole Flender, he attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts before studying at Columbia University and New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Chalamet’s career began with television appearances in “Law & Order” (2009), “Royal Pains” (2012), and “Homeland” (2012), followed by his film debut in “Men, Women & Children” (2014). His early filmography included a role as young Tom in Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” (2014), establishing his presence in both independent and major studio productions.
Chalamet transitioned seamlessly from television guest spots to major film productions, demonstrating early versatility across independent and blockbuster cinema.
These initial performances, combined with stage experience in New York, built his reputation for portraying sensitive, complex characters with remarkable emotional depth. His theater work includes starring in “Prodigal Son” (2016), which earned him a Lucille Lortel Award and a Drama League Award nomination.
The actor’s breakthrough arrived with “Call Me by Your Name” (2017), which earned him nominations for Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG awards, making him the youngest Best Actor Oscar nominee in nearly 80 years at age 22. This performance showcased his multilingual and musical abilities, which became defining elements of his versatility. This performance launched a series of critically acclaimed roles in “Lady Bird” (2017), “Beautiful Boy” (2018), “Little Women” (2019), and “The King” (2019), demonstrating his versatility across genres and tones.
Recent years have brought blockbuster success with “Dune” (2021) and “Dune: Part Two” (2024), where he portrays Paul Atreides, with the sequel becoming his highest-grossing film at $714 million worldwide.
His portrayal of young Willy Wonka in “Wonka” (2023) showcased his musical abilities, while “A Complete Unknown” (2024) required him to perform 40 Bob Dylan songs, earning him the distinction of youngest SAG Award winner for Best Actor at age 29.
Chalamet has signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros. to star in and produce future films, including the upcoming “Marty Supreme” (2025).
His three appearances hosting “Saturday Night Live,” most recently in 2025 as both host and musical guest, demonstrate his expanding cultural influence. Critics recognize him as a generational talent who maintains artistic integrity while maneuvering Hollywood’s evolving landscape, known for distinctive fashion choices and nuanced public statements that preserve his privacy while engaging meaningfully with contemporary cinema’s direction.
