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Born to a Broadway dancer and UNICEF editor, Timothée Chalamet grew up in NYC's Hell's Kitchen. He was inspired to act by Heath Ledger's Joker.
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Fluent in French, Chalamet spent summers in France, strengthening his bond with his French heritage.
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Appearing in TV shows like 'Law & Order,' Chalamet made his film debut in 'Men, Women & Children' and 'Interstellar.'
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Transferred from Columbia University to NYU's Gallatin School to focus on acting.
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Chalamet gained recognition as Elio Perlman in 'Call Me by Your Name,' earning an Oscar nomination at 22.
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Won a Lucille Lortel Award for 'Prodigal Son' and acclaim for roles in 'Miss Stevens' and 'Beautiful Boy.'
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Chalamet played Henry V in 'The King,' Laurie in 'Little Women,' and Paul Atreides in 'Dune.'
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Named the most stylish man in fashion by Vogue and awarded GQ's Best-Dressed Man in the World.
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Dated Madonna's daughter, Lola Leon, and was linked to Kylie Jenner.
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A sports enthusiast, Chalamet supports the New York Knicks and the French football team Saint-Étienne.
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Chalamet enjoys hip-hop music and cites Leonardo DiCaprio and Joaquin Phoenix as acting inspirations.
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Collaborated with brands like Cartier and Nike for charitable causes.
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Chalamet was once his middle school basketball team's mascot after not making the team as a player.
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In high school, he had a rap alter ego named 'Timmy Tim' and auditioned for the role of Spider-Man.
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Chalamet dreamt of becoming a professional footballer and idolizes actor Joaquin Phoenix.
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Known for his fashion-forward, androgynous looks, he has made headlines for his unique style.
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Chalamet is close friends with Matthew McConaughey, whom he met during the filming of 'Interstellar.'
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Chalamet has a fondness for Kid Cudi's music and has mentioned him as an inspiration.
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Chalamet has played various musical instruments throughout his life, including the guitar and piano.
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Chalamet enjoys writing and has expressed an interest in exploring screenwriting and directing.