History of Timothée Chalamet in Timeline
Timothée Chalamet is a celebrated American and French actor recognized for his versatility in both mainstream and independent cinema. His performances have garnered him widespread acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award and multiple Critics' Choice Awards. He has also received nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Awards and British Academy Film Awards. Chalamet's box office success is noteworthy; films where he stars have collectively grossed over $2.3 billion globally, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1939: Youngest Best Actor nominee since Mickey Rooney in Babes in Arms
Timothée Chalamet is the third-youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor as well as the youngest since Mickey Rooney in 1939 for his role in Babes in Arms.
1954: Referenced Marlon Brando's milestone
In 2025, with his achievements, Timothée Chalamet became the youngest male actor to be nominated in the lead category thrice since Marlon Brando in 1954.
December 27, 1995: Timothée Chalamet's Birth
On December 27, 1995, Timothée Hal Chalamet was born. He is an American and French actor known for both blockbuster and independent films and has received numerous accolades.
2008: Inspired by Heath Ledger's Joker performance
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
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, a coming-of-age comedy set in the 1970s.
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, where he played Finn Walden, the rebellious son of the Vice President. He was also nominated for a SAG Award for Best Ensemble along with the rest of the cast.
2013: Graduation from LaGuardia High School
In 2013, Timothée Chalamet graduated from Fiorello H. 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. He also played Tom Cooper in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, which received positive reviews and grossed over $700 million worldwide.
2014: Film Debut and Role in Interstellar
In 2014, while a student at Columbia University, Timothée Chalamet made his film debut in the comedy-drama Men, Women & Children and 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 Andrew Droz Palermo's fantasy thriller One & Two, played the teenage version of James Franco's character in The Adderall Diaries, and played Charlie Cooper in the Christmas comedy Love the Coopers.
2016: Starring in Prodigal Son
In 2016, Timothée Chalamet starred as Jim Quinn in the autobiographical play Prodigal Son at Manhattan Theatre Club, winning the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play.
2017: International Recognition with Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet gained international attention with his lead role in Luca Guadagnino's film Call Me by Your Name, earning his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
2017: Met Haider Ackermann
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet met Haider Ackermann in Paris, leading to a close friendship and creative partnership. Ackermann styled him for his first red carpet appearance at the Berlin International Film Festival.
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: Starring in Call Me by Your Name
In 2017, Timothée Chalamet starred in Luca Guadagnino's Call Me by Your Name, based on the novel of the same name by André Aciman, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim.
2018: Josh Safdie approached Chalamet about 'Marty Supreme'
In 2018, Josh Safdie approached Timothée Chalamet about the film 'Marty Supreme', stating that he had written it specifically for him.
2018: Appeared in Forbes's 30 Under 30 list
In 2018, Timothée Chalamet appeared in Forbes's 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list, recognizing his talent and influence in the entertainment industry.
2018: Portrayal of Nic Sheff in Beautiful Boy
In 2018, Timothée Chalamet gained further recognition for portraying Nic Sheff in the biopic Beautiful Boy.
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. Both roles received positive reviews.
2019: Named most influential man in fashion by Vogue
In 2019, Vogue named Timothée Chalamet the most influential man in fashion, crediting him for blurring the lines between traditional masculinity and femininity.
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 the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
2020: Release of Allen's memoir Apropos of Nothing
In 2020, Woody Allen claimed in his memoir Apropos of Nothing that Timothée Chalamet told Allen's sister Letty Aronson that he only denounced him in an attempt to improve his chances of winning an Academy Award for Call Me by Your Name.
2021: Co-chaired the Met Gala and became a brand ambassador for Cartier
In 2021, Timothée Chalamet co-chaired the Met Gala and became a brand ambassador for Cartier. He also 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: Cover of British Vogue
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: Starred in 'Bones and All' and voiced 'Entergalactic'
In 2022, Timothée Chalamet starred in 'Bones and All' alongside Taylor Russell, marking his first production venture. He also lent his voice to the Netflix adult animated musical special 'Entergalactic'.
April 2023: Began relationship with Kylie Jenner
Since April 2023, Timothée Chalamet has been in a relationship with Kylie Jenner.
2023: Face of Chanel's 'Bleu de Chanel'
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet became the face of Chanel's men's fragrance, Bleu de Chanel, taking over from Gaspard Ulliel.
2023: Starring in Wonka and Dune Trilogy
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet began leading big-budget films, starring as Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy and Willy Wonka in the musical fantasy film Wonka.
2023: Hosted SNL and starred in 'Wonka'
In 2023, Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live for a second time and portrayed Willy Wonka in the film 'Wonka', directed by Paul King. He sang seven songs for the film's soundtrack and received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. 'Wonka' became the eighth highest-grossing film of the year.
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, further cementing his influence in the fashion world.
May 2024: Bleu de Chanel campaign film premiere
In May 2024, the campaign film for Chanel's men's fragrance Bleu de Chanel, starring Timothée Chalamet and directed by Martin Scorsese, 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.
2024: To reunite with Mangold for 'High-Side'
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet is also set to reunite with James Mangold for 'High-Side', a motocross heist film, and he is attached to produce a film adaptation of Richard Powers' 2024 book 'Playground'.
2024: Starred in 'Dune: Part Two' and 'A Complete Unknown'
In 2024, Timothée Chalamet reprised his role in 'Dune: Part Two', which became a major box-office success. He also starred in and produced the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown', singing 40 Dylan songs for the film's soundtrack and receiving nominations for several awards.
2024: Brief appearance at a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest
In late 2024, Timothée Chalamet briefly attended a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in Washington Square Park, leading to an increase in similar contests.
2025: Became Lucid Motors' global ambassador
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet became Lucid Motors' first-ever global ambassador. He also collaborated with Nahmias and promoted Marty Supreme, and also posted a verse on EsDeeKid's "4 Raws".
2025: Hosted SNL and starred in 'Marty Supreme'
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time and performed as a musical guest. He also starred in and produced the sports film 'Marty Supreme', receiving two Academy Award nominations for his work.
2025: Starring Role in Marty Supreme
In 2025, Timothée Chalamet took on a starring role as a table tennis player in Josh Safdie's sports comedy film Marty Supreme.
2026: Comments on art forms spark criticism
During a town-hall conversation in 2026, Timothée Chalamet's comments regarding ballet and opera sparked criticism, as he expressed concerns about cinema facing similar challenges.
2026: Face of Chanel's 'Bleu de Chanel'
From 2023 to 2026, Timothée Chalamet was the face of Chanel's men's fragrance, Bleu de Chanel.
2026: To reprise role in 'Dune: Part Three'
In 2026, Timothée Chalamet is set to reprise his role as Paul Atreides in 'Dune: Part Three', the final installment of the film trilogy.
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