Honored as The Male Actor of his generation, Timothée Chalamet is an American-French actor known for his excellent performance in the Italian Gay Romance Drama “Call Me By Your Name”. His role made him the recipient of several highly privilege awards and an Oscar nominee. The American actor beautifully portrays the complex and sensitive characters without the hint of strangeness. He appeared in the iconic role in the science fiction epic Dune (2021) and its newly released sequel in 2024. Timothee is not just an actor but is also labeled as a fashion icon and sex symbol.
BIOGRAPHY
Timothée Hal Chalamet was born on 27 December 1995, in New York City, United States to American-French parents. Initially, he was passionate about rapping and wanted to pursue his music career. Timmy belongs to the artist family with big names in the entertainment industry. Later he developed a passion for acting after watching Heath Ledger’s role as the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008). He also attended acting school and joined the theatre. He lived in France with his grandparents for sometimes which caused a cross-cultural identity crisis in him. The Lady Bird star garnered fame and popularity at a very young age.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
The American-French superstar has a huge followership on his social media especially on Instagram, and mostly shows his active presence on it. He shared the important moments and achievements of his life with his fans through the internet. The list of his accounts is as follows:
WIKI
The Dune actor is of French and American roots. He is a handsome young man with drool-worthy looks. Timothee is 5’10” feet in height. He has dark brown hair and fair skin. Tim’s hazel eyes and sharp defined jawline are prominent features of his face. The American boy has a clean shaved face which makes his appearance noteworthy. He is frequently characterized as having a sexy smile and intense gaze. Chalamet is fashion-conscious and known for his iconic and versatile red carpet looks.
Real Name | Timothée Hal Chalamet |
Stage Name | Timothée Chalamet |
Nickname | Tian Cha (means Sweet Tea in Chinese) Tim Timmy |
Birthday | December 27, 1995 |
Age | 28 years old |
Birthplace | New York City, United States |
Present Residence | Beverly Hills, California |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | American, French |
Mother Tongue | American, French |
Ethnicity | American, French |
Religion | Jewish |
School | P.S. 087 William Sherman (Elementary) Booker T. Washington Middle School (Middle) Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (High) |
College/University | Columbia University New York University |
Qualification | Acting Cultural Anthropology |
Occupation | Acting |
Net Worth | USD 25 million Approximately |
Relationship Status | Unmarried |
Children | None |
Height | 5′ 10” |
Weight | 70kg |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Body Measurements | Chest:40 Waist:32 Biceps:14 |
Pets | Turtle (Urdle) Dogs |
Hobbies | Playing Guitar Piano Playing Dancing |
ZODIAC SIGN
Timmy’s star sign is Capricorn. Capricorn is an earth sign and is recognized for its determination and passion. They have clear visions and are risk-takers. The people with these zodiac signs are analytical and have leadership skills. Their nature also loves independence and dominance. Famous personalities like Noomi Rapace, Greta Thunberg, Calvin Harris, and Kim Taehyung have the same star sign as him.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Timothée Chalamet’s mother is half Russian half Austrian Jewish in America who worked as a real estate agent at The Corcoran Group. His mother was a former Broadway dancer who earned her bachelor’s degree in French from Yale University and worked as an actress as well. Tim’s father is a French father who is an editor for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and a former New York correspondent for Le Parisien. He has an elder sister who is also an actress. His paternal grandmother was Canadian. He is a nephew of filmmakers and producers Rodman Flender and Amy Lippman.
Father | Marc Chalamet |
Mother | Nicole Flender |
Brother | Not Any |
Sisters | Pauline Chalamet |
Maternal Uncle | Rodman Flender |
Maternal Aunt | Amy Lippman |
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Timothee Chalamet got his early education from William T. Sherman Elementary School and later studied at Booker T. Washington Middle School. Timothee described his middle school as “miserable due to the lack of a creative outlet within the school’s academically rigorous environment”. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts where he discovered his immense acting talent. Chalamet attended Columbia University for one year after finishing high school and selected cultural anthropology as a major. He was working on a major film at that time and later he transferred to the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University to pursue his acting career liberally. He also dated Lola Leon, the daughter of Madonna during his high school days.
RELATIONSHIP AND DATING RUMOR
Since the beginning, Timothée has been in the paparazzi due to his high-profile dating history. He dated the daughter of Madonna, Lola Leon in 2013. In 2010, Chalamet was in a relationship with the daughter of Johnny Depp, Lilly Rose Depp. Both shared a kiss at the Venice Film Festival. Timothée said,
“I was on this boat all day with someone I loved, and closing my eyes, I was like, indisputably, ‘That was great.’ And then waking up to all these pictures, and feeling embarrassed, and looking like a real knob? All pale?”
But in 2020 they eventually broke up. After that, he has been in a short relationship with actress Eiza González as well in 2020. Rumors also spread about Chalamet dating the influencer Sarah Talabi and singer Taylor Russell but none of them confirms that. Timothee once again hit the spotlight in 2023 after beginning his relationship with socialite and influencer Kylie Jenner. Both were spotted together on many occasions and provided the spicy headlines for many entertainment writers. However, it is still not clear where this relationship leads.
CAREER
Timothée Chalamet started his acting career at the age of 9 with his appearance in the Disney commercial. Later, he appeared in horror short films. After playing supporting roles in Interstellar (2014) and One and Two (2015), he started working in featured films and played successful roles in the Italian boys’ love film Call Me By Your Name (2017) in which he played the role as Elio along with fellow actor Armie Hammer and received critical acclaim, and he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, Drama, and won several critics’ awards for Best Actor of the Year. Currently, the American-French actor appeared in the epic science fiction film Dune: Part Two (2024) along with Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson.
Films
Chalamet played extraordinary roles in films that were different from mainstream genres. His roles are intense which captivates audiences with his untamed, loud, and unconventional talent. Let’s take a look at the films he worked in.
Men, Women & Children Interstellar Worst Friends | 2014 |
One & Two The Adderall Diaries Love the Coopers | 2015 |
Miss Stevens | 2016 |
Call Me by Your Name Hot Summer Nights Lady Bird Hostiles | 2017 |
Beautiful Boy | 2018 |
A Rainy Day in New York The King Little Women | 2019 |
The French Dispatch Dune A Man Named Scott Don’t Look Up | 2021 |
Bones and All | 2022 |
Wonka | 2023 |
Dune: Part Two | 2024 |
A Complete Unknown | To Be Announced |
Television
On television, Timothée Chalamet played some minor role. Let’s look at the list of Television series in which he worked:
Law & Order Loving Leah | 2009 |
Royal Pains Homeland | 2012 |
Saturday Night Live | 2020-2023 |
Entergalactic | 2022 |
Theatre
The Charming actor also worked in theatre during his school days and after his acting debut in film and TV. The notable plays he worked in are as follows:
The Tall | 2011 |
Prodigal Son | 2016 |
NET WORTH
According to online financial news resources, Wonka actor has a net worth of USD 25 million. Right now, he is the most popular and successful young American actor with global recognition and worldwide fanbases.
Source of Income
Timothee Chalamet’s main source of income is several successful roles in Films and TV series. He also collaborated with various brands like Nike, and Louis Vuitton, and became a brand ambassador for Cartier. Chalamet did commercials for the Channel and endorsed other well-known brands as well.
FAVORITES
Tim is a fashion icon and is expressive about his opinions on his likes and dislikes. Many people and events inspire him in his life. Let’s see what are his favorite things:
Favorite Color | Green |
Favorite Actor | Joaquin Phoenix Daniel Day-Lewis Leonardo DiCaprio |
Favorite Actress | Saoirse Ronan Meryl Streep |
Favorite Director | Martin Scorsese Denis Villeneuve |
Favorite Music Artist | Kid Cudi Frank Ocean Kanye West |
Favorite Music Band | Bad Religion |
Favorite Movie | Joker Punch-Drunk Love Wonka |
Favorite TV Show | The Office |
Favorite Food | Mac & Cheese Bagel |
Favorite Drink | Coffee |
Favorite Song | Giving Me Life Selah by Kanye West |
Favorite Sports | Football Basketball |
Favorite Team | New York Knicks (American Basketball Team) Saint-Étienne (French football team) |
Favorite Destination | France Greece Italy |
Favorite Game | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
Favorite Books | Notes from Underground Crime & Punishment The Shallows Chronicles: Volume One Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines |
AWARDS
The American young actor got nominations for his excellent performances and won Awards for his remarkable acting skills in Television and Films.
Critics’ Choice Movie Awards / 2018-2022 | Nominated |
Gotham Awards/ 2017 Chicago Film Critics Association/ 2017 Florida Film Critics Circle/ 2017 | Won |
Austin Film Critics Association/ 2018 & 2020 | Won |
Academy Awards/ 2018 | Nominated |
British Academy Film Awards/ 2018 & 2019 | Nominated |
Independent Spirit Awards/ 2018 | Won |
Hollywood Film Awards/ 2017 & 2018 | Won |
MTV Movie & TV Awards/ 2017 & 2022 | Nominated |
Chicago Film Critics Association/ 2017 | Won |
Satellite Awards / 2019 | Nominated |
Saturn Awards / 2022 | Nominated |
Screen Actors Guild Awards/ 2013-2022 | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards/ 2018, 2019 & 2024 | Nominated |
INTERESTING FACTS
- His first pet was a turtle named Urdle.
- Timothee is the first male British Vogue cover star.
- Chalamet learned the Italian language for his role in Call Me By Your Name.
- He has dual citizenship and passport (America and France).
- Tim is a dropout of Columbia University.
- He runs a YouTube channel ModdedController360 in which he presents Xbox 360 controllers customized by himself.
- Timmy won most of his awards for his performance in Call Me By Your Name.
- Timothée Chalamet is a supporter of the #MeToo campaign and donated his salary to the relevant organizations during the protest days.
- He first wants to become a rapper under his stage name “Lil’ Timmy Tim”.
Does Timothée Chalamet have a gf?
He is known for his dating history with high-profile names such as the daughters of Madonna and Johnny Depp. Later he was associated with Eiza González and Sarah Talabi. In 2023, he was caught being lovey-dovey with Kylie Jenner and both are together since then.
Is Timothée Chalamet fully French?
He is half-American from his mother's side and half-French from his father's side.
What is Timothée Chalamet most famous for?
He is most famous for his role as a gay teenager in Call Me By Your Name (2017).
Which celebrity has a crush on Timothée Chalamet?
Many Hollywood actress including Jennifer Lawrance and Meryl Streep has a crush on him.
Do Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya like each other?
Both are fast friends and good bonding after working in the Dune series.