Who Is Timothée Chalamet?

A boy who grew up in New York City
A talented actor who made his television debut at just fourteen years old
An Oscar-nominated performer who has starrede in Dune and Wonka

Get to know the Oscar-nominated star of Wonka, Dune, and A Complete Unknown! This is the perfect read for young movie fans, aspiring actors, and theater kids.

Timothée Chalamet grew up in a family of artists and performers in New York City. From a young age, he knew that he wanted to be a great actor. He made his television debut at just fourteen years old on the popular show Law & Order. While attending a prestigious performing arts high school in New York City, Timothée continued to book new acting gigs. He was in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and then had his big breakthrough in the Oscar-winning film Call Me by Your Name. Audiences today know Timothée as the star of several blockbuster movies. The actor has already been nominated for two Academy Awards, and he’s just getting started.