Timothée Hal Chalamet is a renowned American-French actor widely recognized as Timothée Chalamet. He earned widespread acclaim for his performance in the movie “Call Me By Your Name.”
He also earned his first Academy Award nomination for Best Leading Actor and has had notable roles in various films throughout his career, including the American sports comedy-drama film Marty Supreme, in which he played the lead role.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Timothée Hal Chalamet
- Stage Name: Timothée Chalamet
- Born: December 27, 1995
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
- Nationality: American, French
- Occupation: Actor, TV personality
- Height: 6 ft 1
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Marc Chalamet, Nicole Flender
- Siblings: Pauline Chalamet
- Spouse: Not Married
- Children: None
- Relationship: Kyle Jenner
- Net Worth: $25 million
Early Life and Education
Timothée Chalamet was born on December 27, 1995, in Manhattan, New York, to a family with an artistic background, and he grew up alongside his sister, Pauline Chalamet, who is also an actress. He lived and spent some of his formative years in the federally subsidized artists’ building in Manhattan Plaza.
His mother, Nicole Flender, is a New Yorker and a half-Russian, Jewish woman with Austrian ancestry. She is a former Broadway dancer and currently works as a real estate agent at the Corcoran Group. while his father, Marc Chalamet, is of French and English descent and also works as an editor at UNICEF and the United Nations.
Timothée holds a dual citizenship and is fluent in English and French. While growing up, he spent most of his summers in France at his paternal grandparents’ home in La Chambre-sur-Lignon.
Chalamet attended PS 87 William T. Sherman School in his early years in Manhattan, later MS 54 Booker T. Washington Middle School, and then studied drama at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
At 17, he applied to study Cultural Anthropology for a year at Columbia University and later transferred to New York University to pursue a degree in Individualized Study, but had to drop out to focus fully on his acting career.
Career
Timothée began his acting debut at an early age and has been featured in several commercials and short films, before making his TV debut on Law & Order for just an episode in 2009, and later had a small role in the film Loving Leah.
In 2011, he made his stage debut in an Off-Broadway production of The Talls, and in 2012, he had a significant role on the series Royal Pains and the thriller series Homeland, where he starred as Finn Walden, and was nominated for his performance at the SAG Awards for Best Ensemble.
Chalamat made his feature film debut in 2014 with a small role in Men, Women & Children, and later that year, he was cast in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, where he played Tom Cooper, the son of the lead character Matthew McConaughey. The film achieved widespread box-office success and received critical acclaim for the cast’s performances.
In 2015, Timothée was cast for one of the lead roles in the fantasy thriller One & Two. In the same year, he featured in the crime thriller The Adderall Diaries and the Christmas comedy Love the Coopers.
Chamalet was chosen in 2016 by the Playwright nd Director, John Patrick Stanley, to play Jim Quinn in the autobiographical play Prodigal Son at the Manhattan Theatre Club. He received good reviews and won an Award for his role in the movie.
Although his breakout performance came in Call Me By Your Name, which premiered in 2017, he received multiple accolades and was nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor, making him the third-youngest nominee in the category. with several notable roles that year in Hot Summer Night and Lady Bird.
In 2018, he starred in the drama Beautiful Boy, where he portrayed Nic Sheff, based on a memoir of the same name, in which he was a teenager addicted to methamphetamine. The following year, he was featured in Woody Allen’s romantic comedy A Rainy Day in New York and in The King on Netflix.
Timothée starred in the lead role in the 2021 big-budget science fiction film Dune, alongside Zendaya. The film was praised by critics for its visual effects and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. It grossed over $400 million worldwide in that year. Later in 2024, Chamalet reprised his role in the sequel, Dune: Part Two, while Dune: Part Three is set to be released in 2026.
In 2022, he was cast in the musical film Wonka, directed by Paul King, where he played Willy Wonka, sang seven songs on the soundtrack, and was paid $9 million for his role. He received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance. Other credits include Bone and All, Don’t Look Up, and The French Dispatch.
He produced and portrayed musician Bob Dylan in the 2024 biopic A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold. he emerged as the youngest actor to win the SAG Award at 29 and a Grammy Award nomination for his work on the soundtrack.
In 2025, he hosted Saturday Night Live for the 3rd time and performed Dylan songs as a musical guest. Later in the year, he co-produced and starred in the sports film Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie. He was approached for the role in 2018, and he began taking ping-pong lessons while working on other projects. The movie was highly praised by critics for Timothées amazing performance, while he also received two Academy Award nominations.
Awards and Nomination
- Call Me by Your Name Nominated for an Academy Award
- Marty Supreme Nominated for an Academy Award (pending 2026)
- Won The Critics’ Choice Award for Marty Supreme
- Won Super Awards for Dune:Part Two
- Won the Golden Globe Award for Marty Supreme
- Nominated For a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
Social Media
- Instagram: @tchalamet
- X (Twitter): @RealChalamet
- TikTok: @timotheechalameet
Personal Life
Timothée Chalamet is currently in a relationship with media personality and beauty entrepreneur Kylie Jenner, who is also widely recognized as the half-sister of business mogul Kim Kardashian. The couple was first linked in April 2023 and has since maintained a relatively private approach to their relationship, choosing to keep personal matters away from constant media attention.
Despite valuing discretion, they have been seen together at several high-profile events, including the US Open, red carpet premieres, and select public outings. Their appearances have sparked widespread interest among fans and entertainment media, yet both continue to focus primarily on their respective careers.
Beyond his Hollywood success, Timothée Chalamet has a long-standing passion for sports. During his childhood, he once dreamed of becoming a professional football player before ultimately pursuing a career in acting. Over the years, he has frequently been spotted attending major basketball games, often sitting courtside and enthusiastically supporting his favorite teams.
Chalamet has also been a devoted supporter of the French football club AS Saint-Étienne, commonly known as Saint-Étienne. His connection to the team reflects his French heritage and personal ties to the country. In addition, he shares a close friendship with a childhood companion who went on to become a professional footballer, further highlighting his deep-rooted connection to the sport.
Net Worth
Timothée Chalamet has an estimated net worth of approximately $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His financial success is largely driven by his leading and supporting roles in critically acclaimed, big-budget films, where he has established himself as one of the most sought-after actors of his generation.
In addition to his earnings from film and television, Chalamet has strengthened his income through high-profile brand endorsements and fashion partnerships. Known for his distinctive style and strong presence in the luxury fashion world, he has collaborated with major global brands, further boosting his market value.
Filmography
- Men, Women & Children
- Interstellar
- Worst Friends
- One & Two
- The Adderall Diaries
- Love the Coopers
- Miss Stevens
- Call Me by Your Name
- Hot Summer Nights
- Lady Bird
- Hostiles
- Beautiful Boy
- A Rainy Day in New York
- The King
- Little Women
- The French Dispatch
- Dune
- Don’t Look Up
- Bones & All
- Wonka
- A Complete Unknown
- Marty Supreme
Tv Shows
- Law & Order
- Loving Leah
- What Would You Do?
- Royal Pains
- Graduate Together
Theatre
- The Talls
- Prodigal Son