Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet is a celebrated actor in American cinema, recognized for his dynamic roles and arresting performances. Born on December 27, 1995, in New York City, Chalamet's ardor for acting sparked during his high school years at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. His acting journey began with short films and commercials, but his true breakthrough came when he was cast in the role of Tom Cooper in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar in 2014.
Chalamet's career took an exponential leap with his lead role in the coming-of-age drama Call Me by Your Name, directed by Luca Guadagnino in 2017. His performance, which showcased an array of emotional depth, garnered him rave reviews and also earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He became the youngest actor to be nominated in that category in nearly 80 years. Additionally, his role in Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird further solidified his position as a proficient actor in Hollywood.
Besides his acting prowess, Chalamet is also known for his multi-faceted talent that extends to the realm of stage performances. His portrayal of Jim Quinn in John Patrick Shanley's autobiographical play Prodigal Son won him the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play. Furthermore, Chalamet's work in the Netflix historical drama The King, where he played King Henry V, and his role in Little Women, are testaments to his ability to embody diverse characters with depth and nuance.