History of Timothée Chalamet in Timeline
Timothée Chalamet is a highly acclaimed American and French actor recognized for his versatility in both blockbuster and independent films. He has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Awards, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Chalamet's success is also reflected in the box office, with his films as a leading actor grossing over $2.3 billion worldwide, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1939: Mickey Rooney in Babes in Arms
In 1939, Mickey Rooney was the youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award before Timothée Chalamet in 2017 for Call Me By Your Name.
1954: Reference to Marlon Brando
In 2025, with multiple Academy Award nominations, Timothée Chalamet became the youngest male actor to be nominated in the lead category thrice since Marlon Brando in 1954. This highlights Chalamet's early career success and recognition in comparison to Marlon Brando's earlier achievements.
1963: Setting of Prodigal Son
The play Prodigal Son, in which Timothée Chalamet starred in 2016, is set in 1963 at a prestigious New Hampshire prep school.
1992: Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Woody Allen
In 1992, a sexual abuse allegation was made against Woody Allen, which resurfaced in 2019 when Chalamet starred in Allen's A Rainy Day in New York.
December 27, 1995: Timothée Chalamet's Birth
On December 27, 1995, Timothée Hal Chalamet was born. He is an American and French actor.
2008: Inspired by Heath Ledger to Pursue Acting
In 2008, Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight inspired Timothée Chalamet to pursue a career in acting and he applied to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
2009: Television Debut on Law & Order
In 2009, Timothée Chalamet made his television debut on an episode of Law & Order, playing a murder victim, followed by a minor role in the television film Loving Leah.
2011: Stage Debut in The Talls
In 2011, Timothée Chalamet made his stage debut in the Off-Broadway play The Talls.
2012: Recurring Roles in Royal Pains and Homeland
In 2012, Timothée Chalamet had recurring roles in the drama series Royal Pains and the thriller series Homeland.
2013: Graduation from LaGuardia High School
In 2013, Timothée Chalamet graduated from LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
2014: Feature Film Debut and Interstellar
In 2014, Timothée Chalamet made his feature film debut in Men, Women & Children and played Tom Cooper in Interstellar, which grossed over $700 million worldwide.
2014: Film Debut and Interstellar Appearance
In 2014, while a student at Columbia University, Timothée Chalamet made his film debut in the comedy-drama Men, Women & Children and appeared in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film Interstellar.
2015: Roles in One & Two, The Adderall Diaries, and Love the Coopers
In 2015, Timothée Chalamet co-starred in One & Two, played the teenage version of James Franco's character in The Adderall Diaries, and played Charlie Cooper in Love the Coopers.
2016: Starring in Prodigal Son and Miss Stevens
In 2016, Timothée Chalamet starred as Jim Quinn in the play Prodigal Son at Manhattan Theatre Club and also co-starred in Miss Stevens.
2016: Starring in Prodigal Son
In 2016, Timothée Chalamet starred in John Patrick Shanley's autobiographical play Prodigal Son, for which he won a Lucille Lortel Award.
2017: Roles in Hot Summer Nights, Lady Bird and Hostiles
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet appeared in Hot Summer Nights, Lady Bird, and Hostiles.
2017: Breakthrough Role in Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet gained international attention with the lead role in Luca Guadagnino's film Call Me by Your Name, earning his first Academy Award nomination.
2017: Meeting with Haider Ackermann
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet met Haider Ackermann in Paris at the request of Chalamet's agent, who wanted Ackermann to style him for his first red carpet at that year's Berlin International Film Festival.
2017: Starring in Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet starred in Luca Guadagnino's Call Me by Your Name, learning Italian, playing piano and guitar for the role, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim.
2018: Josh Safdie approaches Chalamet about Marty Supreme
In 2018, Josh Safdie approached Timothée Chalamet about the sports film 'Marty Supreme', stating that he had written it specifically for him. This marked the beginning of their collaboration on the project.
2018: Recognition in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
In 2018, Timothée Chalamet appeared in Forbes's 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list, highlighting his early recognition and success in the entertainment industry.
2018: Portrayal of Nic Sheff in Beautiful Boy
In 2018, Timothée Chalamet portrayed Nic Sheff in the biopic Beautiful Boy, gaining further recognition.
2019: Supporting Role in Little Women
In 2019, Timothée Chalamet gained further recognition for his supporting role in Greta Gerwig's film Little Women.
2019: Starring in The King and Little Women
In 2019, Timothée Chalamet portrayed Henry V in The King and Theodore "Laurie" Laurence in Little Women.
2019: Named most influential man in fashion by Vogue
In 2019, Vogue named Timothée Chalamet the most influential man in fashion, crediting him for pushing the boundaries between traditional masculinity and femininity with his fashion choices.
2020: Ranked best-dressed man in the world by GQ
In 2020, Men's magazine GQ ranked Timothée Chalamet as the best-dressed man in the world, solidifying his status as a fashion icon.
2020: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In 2020, Timothée Chalamet hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2020: Allen's Memoir Apropos of Nothing
In 2020, Woody Allen claimed in his memoir Apropos of Nothing that Timothée Chalamet denounced him to improve his chances of winning an Academy Award.
2021: Co-chair of the Met Gala and brand ambassador for Cartier
In 2021, Timothée Chalamet served as one of the co-chairs of the Met Gala. Later that year, he became a brand ambassador for Cartier and collaborated with Haider Ackermann to design a hoodie to support women's rights in Afghanistan.
2021: Roles in The French Dispatch, Dune, and Don't Look Up
In 2021, Timothée Chalamet starred in The French Dispatch, Dune, and Don't Look Up.
October 2022: Cover of British Vogue
In October 2022, Timothée Chalamet appeared on the cover of the British Vogue, becoming the first solo male to do so in the magazine's history, marking a significant milestone in his career and influence in fashion.
2022: Release of Bones and All and Entergalactic
In 2022, Timothée Chalamet starred in 'Bones and All' alongside Taylor Russell, marking his first venture into production. He also lent his voice to the Netflix animated musical special 'Entergalactic'. 'Bones and All' premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, receiving praise for the chemistry between Chalamet and Russell and for Chalamet's acting ability.
April 2023: Relationship with Kylie Jenner
Starting in April 2023, Timothée Chalamet has been in a relationship with Kylie Jenner.
2023: Became face of Bleu de Chanel
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet became the face of Chanel's men's fragrance Bleu de Chanel, taking over from Gaspard Ulliel. He also worked with Cartier to create a costume necklace and collaborated with Nike on a pair of Dunk Lows, inspired by his character in Willy Wonka.
2023: Hosting SNL and portraying Willy Wonka
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the second time. He also starred as Willy Wonka in the musical film 'Wonka', directed by Paul King. Chalamet sang seven songs for the film's soundtrack. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination, and the film grossed over $634 million worldwide.
2023: Leading Role in Wonka
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet starred as Willy Wonka in the musical fantasy film Wonka.
2023: Voted Most Stylish Man of The Year by GQ's readers
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet was voted Most Stylish Man of The Year by GQ's readers, reaffirming his influence on fashion and style.
May 2024: Premiere of Chanel campaign film
In May 2024, the campaign film for Chanel's men's fragrance Bleu de Chanel, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Timothée Chalamet, premiered.
2024: Academy Award Nomination for A Complete Unknown
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet earned an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in the biographical drama A Complete Unknown and won the SAG Award for Best Actor.
2024: Future projects: High-Side and Playground adaptation
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet is set to reunite with James Mangold for 'High-Side', a motocross heist film, for which he would reportedly earn $25 million. He is also attached to produce a film adaptation of Richard Powers' 2024 book 'Playground'.
2024: Starring in Dune: Part Two and A Complete Unknown
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet reprised his role as Paul Atreides in 'Dune: Part Two', which became the highest-grossing film starring Chalamet. He also produced and portrayed Bob Dylan in the biopic 'A Complete Unknown', singing 40 Dylan songs for the soundtrack. He received nominations for the Academy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for Best Actor for his work in this film.
2024: Appearance at Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest
In late 2024, Timothée Chalamet briefly attended a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in Washington Square Park, which led to a significant increase in celebrity look-alike contests that year.
2025: Lucid Motors ambassador, Nahmias collaboration, and musical verse
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet became Lucid Motors' first-ever global ambassador. He collaborated with Nahmias on a hoodie and collection for 'Marty Supreme'. He also appeared on a remix of EsDeeKid's "4 Raws", adding a verse, following rumors of being the masked rapper.
2025: Hosting SNL and acting in Marty Supreme
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the third time and performed three Dylan songs. He also starred in and produced the sports film 'Marty Supreme', receiving two Academy Award nominations for his work.
2025: Critics' Choice and Golden Globe for Marty Supreme
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet won the Critics' Choice Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his role in Marty Supreme.
2026: Controversial comments on art forms
During a CNN/Variety town-hall conversation with Matthew McConaughey in 2026, Timothée Chalamet sparked criticism for saying he would not want to work in art forms like ballet or opera, fearing cinema might become as unpopular.
2026: Reprising role in Dune: Part Three
In 2026, Timothée Chalamet will reprise his role as Paul Atreides in 'Dune: Part Three', the last installment of the Dune film trilogy. Chalamet has described his performance in the third movie as more intense, demonstrating his dedication to the role.
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