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Timothée Chalamet

People · 1995–

Timothée Chalamet

French-American actor (born 1995)

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In brief

Timothée Hal Chalamet (born December 27, 1995) is an American and French actor. Known for his work in a diverse range of blockbusters and independent films, he is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Actor Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Critics' Choice Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards, six BAFTAs, and a Grammy Award. His films as a leading actor have grossed over US$2.3 billion worldwide.

Chalamet began his career in television, appearing in the drama series Homeland. In 2014, while a student at Columbia University, he made his film debut in the comedy-drama Men, Women & Children and appeared in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film Interstellar. Chalamet came to international attention with the lead role of a lovestruck teenager in Luca Guadagnino's coming-of-age film Call Me by Your Name (2017), earning him his first nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor, and becoming the third-youngest nominee in the category.

His mother, Nicole Flender, is of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent.

Timothée Chalamet
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