History of Timothée Chalamet in Timeline
Timothée Chalamet is a celebrated American and French actor recognized for his performances in film. His work has garnered critical acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He is considered a prominent figure in contemporary cinema.
1939: Youngest Best Actor Nominee Mickey Rooney
In 1939, Mickey Rooney was the youngest actor at 19 years old to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor before Timothée Chalamet was nominated in 2017.
1963: Setting of Prodigal Son
The play Prodigal Son, in which Timothée Chalamet starred in 2016, is set in a prestigious New Hampshire prep school in 1963.
1992: Resurgence of Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Woody Allen
In 1992, the sexual abuse allegation against Woody Allen resurfaced, affecting Chalamet's involvement in the 2019 film 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 who has received several accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
2008: Inspiration from Heath Ledger's Joker
In 2008, Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight inspired Timothée Chalamet to pursue a career in acting. He then applied to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
2009: Television Debut on Law & Order and Minor Role in Loving Leah
In 2009, Timothée Chalamet made his television debut on an episode of Law & Order, playing a murder victim. This was 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, a coming-of-age comedy set in the 1970s.
2012: Appearance in Homeland
In 2012, Timothée Chalamet began his television career with an appearance in the drama series Homeland.
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. He played Finn Walden, and was nominated for a SAG Award for Best Ensemble with the rest of the cast for 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 in Men, Women & Children and Role in Interstellar
In 2014, Timothée Chalamet made his feature film debut in a minor role in Jason Reitman's Men, Women & Children. That same year, he played the role of Tom Cooper in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, which grossed over $700 million worldwide. He also had a supporting role in Worst Friends.
2014: Film Debut and Appearance in Interstellar
In 2014, while a student at Columbia University, Timothée Chalamet made his film debut in Men, Women & Children. He also 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 autobiographical play Prodigal Son, winning the Lucille Lortel Award. He 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 and gained a nomination for a Drama League Award.
2017: First Meeting with Haider Ackermann
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet first met Haider Ackermann in Paris through his agent, Brian Swardstrom, who wanted Ackermann to style him for his first red carpet at the Berlin International Film Festival.
2017: International Recognition with Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet gained international attention with his lead role in Luca Guadagnino's coming-of-age film Call Me by Your Name. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, becoming the third-youngest nominee in the category.
2017: Roles in Hot Summer Nights, Lady Bird and Hostiles
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet played Daniel in Hot Summer Nights, Kyle Scheible in Lady Bird, and Philippe DeJardin in Hostiles.
2017: Roles in Lady Bird
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet played supporting roles in Greta Gerwig's film Lady Bird.
2017: Starring in Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet starred in Luca Guadagnino's Call Me by Your Name. He learned Italian and how to play the piano and guitar for the role.
2018: Initial Approach for Marty Supreme Film
In 2018, Josh Safdie first approached Timothée Chalamet about starring in the sports film Marty Supreme, which Safdie wrote specifically for him.
2018: Portrayal of Nic Sheff in Beautiful Boy
In 2018, Timothée Chalamet portrayed Nic Sheff, a teenager addicted to methamphetamine, in the drama Beautiful Boy. He received nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA award ceremonies for his performance.
2018: Starring Role in Beautiful Boy
In 2018, Timothée Chalamet took on a starring role as drug addict Nic Sheff in the biopic Beautiful Boy.
2018: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2018, Timothée Chalamet was included in Forbes's 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list, recognizing his talent and influence in the entertainment industry.
2019: Role in Little Women
In 2019, Timothée Chalamet played supporting roles 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, marking his second collaboration with Greta Gerwig and Saoirse Ronan for Little Women.
2019: Most Influential Man in Fashion
In 2019, Vogue named Timothée Chalamet the most influential man in fashion, crediting him for blurring the lines between traditional masculinity and femininity with his fashion choices.
2020: GQ Best-Dressed Man
In 2020, GQ magazine ranked Timothée Chalamet as the best-dressed man in the world, acknowledging his influence and style in the fashion industry.
2020: Hosting Saturday Night Live
In 2020, Timothée Chalamet hosted an episode of the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
2020: Release of Woody Allen's Memoir and Allegations Against Chalamet
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 for Call Me by Your Name.
2021: Leading Role in Dune
In 2021, Timothée Chalamet began leading big-budget films, portraying Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film Dune.
2021: Met Gala Co-Chair and Brand Ambassador
In 2021, Timothée Chalamet co-chaired the Met Gala alongside Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gorman. He also 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 portrayed a student revolutionary in The French Dispatch, starred as Paul Atreides in Dune, and played a skater punk in Don't Look Up.
October 2022: British Vogue Cover
In October 2022, Timothée Chalamet appeared on the cover of British Vogue, becoming the first solo male to do so in the magazine's history.
2022: Starring in Bones and All and Voice Role in Entergalactic
In 2022, Timothée Chalamet starred in Bones and All, marking his first production venture. He also lent his voice to the Netflix animated musical special Entergalactic.
April 2023: Relationship with Kylie Jenner
As of April 2023, Timothée Chalamet is in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, though he generally keeps his romantic life private.
2023: Bleu de Chanel and Nike Collaboration
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet became the face of Chanel's men's fragrance Bleu de Chanel. That same year, he worked with Cartier to create a costume necklace and collaborated with Nike on a pair of Dunk Lows.
2023: Saturday Night Live Hosting and Wonka Portrayal
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live for a second time. He also portrayed Willy Wonka in the film Wonka, directed by Paul King, earning $9 million for the role. The film grossed over $634 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Chalamet received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.
2023: Role as Willy Wonka in Wonka
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet portrayed Willy Wonka in the musical fantasy film Wonka.
2023: Most Stylish Man of The Year
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet was voted Most Stylish Man of the Year by GQ's readers, further solidifying his status as a fashion icon.
May 2024: Bleu de Chanel Campaign Film Premiere
In May 2024, the campaign film for Chanel's Bleu de Chanel, starring Timothée Chalamet and directed by Martin Scorsese, premiered.
2024: College GameDay Guest Picker
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet appeared on ESPN's College GameDay as its guest picker, impressing viewers with his analysis. His pick of Ohio to upset Miami proved correct.
2024: Role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and Nomination for Academy Award
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet portrayed Bob Dylan in the biographical drama A Complete Unknown, which he also co-produced. He was nominated for another Academy Award and became the youngest winner of the SAG Award for Best Actor.
2024: Dune: Part Two and A Complete Unknown
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet reprised his role in Dune: Part Two, which became his highest-grossing film. He also starred in and produced the biopic A Complete Unknown, portraying Bob Dylan. For A Complete Unknown, Chalamet sang 40 Dylan songs and played guitar/harmonica. He received nominations for Academy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards and won the SAG Award for Best Actor at age 29.
2024: Look-Alike Contest Appearance
In late 2024, Timothée Chalamet briefly attended a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in Washington Square Park, sparking an increase in celebrity look-alike contests that year.
2025: Nahmias Collaboration and Lucid Motors Ambassadorship
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet collaborated with Nahmias to design a hoodie inspired by his role in A Complete Unknown. That same year, he became Lucid Motors' first-ever global ambassador.
2025: Saturday Night Live Hosting and Marty Supreme Film
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time, performing three Dylan songs. He also produced and starred in the sports film Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie. He also began working on ping pong for the project.
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