Timothée Chalamet is an American and French actor best known for playing Paul Atreides in the Dune films and Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme.
He began acting on television as a teenager and rose to fame with his Oscar-nominated role in Call Me by Your Name.
Who is Timothée Chalamet?
Timothée Hal Chalamet was born in New York City. He grew up in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
Chalamet started with TV work and stage roles. His breakthrough came in 2017 with Call Me by Your Name.
That role changed his career.
He later led big films like Dune, Wonka, and A Complete Unknown. In January 2026, he won a Golden Globe for Marty Supreme.
Chalamet has been nominated for the Best Actor Oscar three times. Away from work, he is in a relationship with Kylie Jenner.
Early Life of Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Hal Chalamet was born on December 27, 1995, in New York City.
He grew up in Manhattan Plaza, an artists’ building in Hell’s Kitchen. His older sister, Pauline Chalamet, is also an actress.
His mother, Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway dancer who works as a real estate agent. Chalamet’s father, Marc Chalamet, is a French editor at UNICEF and a former New York correspondent for Le Parisien.
He grew up surrounded by artists and performers.
Chalamet spent summers in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a small French village, at his paternal grandparents’ home. He is also a nephew of filmmakers Rodman Flender and Amy Lippman.
As a boy, he found inspiration in Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight. That performance pushed him toward acting.
Timothée Chalamet Age / Birthday
Timothée Chalamet is 30 years old as of 2026, born on December 27, 1995. His zodiac sign is Capricorn, a sign often linked with ambition and discipline.
He stars in Dune: Part Three, set for release on December 18, 2026.
Timothée Chalamet Ethnicity and Nationality
Chalamet is American and French. He holds dual citizenship through his father, who is from Nîmes, France.
His mother is of Russian Jewish and Austrian Jewish descent.
Timothée Chalamet Height and Weight
Timothée Chalamet stands at 5 feet 10 inches, which is equal to 178cm or 1.78m, while his weight is around 68kg or 150lbs.
Chalamet has green eyes and brown hair with a cute smile.
Timothée Chalamet Education
Chalamet attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. He graduated in 2013. Actor Ansel Elgort was a classmate.
At 17, he enrolled at Columbia University, where he studied cultural anthropology. After one year, he moved to the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University.
Acting soon took priority.
He found it hard to adjust to college life after filming Interstellar. At NYU, he could shape a course of study that left room for acting.
Timothée Chalamet Career
Early Roles (2012–2016)
Chalamet began as a teenager on television. He appeared in the Showtime drama Homeland in 2012 and in the film Interstellar in 2014.
In 2016, he starred in the play Prodigal Son at Manhattan Theatre Club. He won a Lucille Lortel Award for best actor for the role.
Theater remained a key part of his early path.
That year he also led the indie film, Miss Stevens. Hot Summer Nights followed.
Breakthrough Role (2017–2018)
In 2017, Chalamet starred as Elio Perlman in Call Me by Your Name. Luca Guadagnino directed the film, which is based on André Aciman’s novel.
The role earned him a Gotham Award for Breakthrough Actor. It also brought nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, and a BAFTA.
He was the youngest Best Actor nominee since Mickey Rooney in 1939.
Later in 2017, he played Kyle Scheible in Lady Bird. He also appeared in the western Hostiles.
Notable Films (2018–2024)
Chalamet played Henry V in The King and starred in Beautiful Boy and Little Women. Each film added to his rising profile.
In 2021, he led Dune as Paul Atreides for director Denis Villeneuve. Dune: Part Two followed in 2024 and passed 700 million dollars at the box office.
Dune made him a global star.
He played Willy Wonka in Wonka, released on December 15, 2023. In December 2024, he played Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, which earned him a second Best Actor Oscar nomination.
Recent Projects (2025–Present)
Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, reached theaters in December 2025. Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a table tennis hustler in 1950s New York. The A24 film premiered at the New York Film Festival in October 2025.
He won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor and a Golden Globe in January 2026. The film earned nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, where Chalamet was nominated as a producer.
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners at the 2026 Oscars.
Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Three on December 18, 2026. He is also set to star in the Paramount heist film High Side.
Timothée Chalamet Filmography
Chalamet has built a strong list of film credits since 2017. Here are some of his best-known roles.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Call Me by Your Name | Elio Perlman |
| 2017 | Lady Bird | Kyle Scheible |
| 2019 | The King | Henry V |
| 2021 | Dune | Paul Atreides |
| 2023 | Wonka | Willy Wonka |
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Paul Atreides |
| 2024 | A Complete Unknown | Bob Dylan |
| 2025 | Marty Supreme | Marty Mauser |
| 2026 | Dune: Part Three | Paul Atreides |
The Dune and Warner Bros. projects show his box office pull. His smaller films show his range.
He moves easily between both worlds.
Timothée Chalamet Awards and Recognition
Chalamet has won top honors from critics and film groups. His awards run from his first breakout to his most recent season.
| Year | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gotham Independent Film Award, Breakthrough Actor | Call Me by Your Name | Won |
| 2018 | Independent Spirit Award, Best Male Lead | Call Me by Your Name | Won |
| 2018 | Academy Award, Best Actor | Call Me by Your Name | Nominated |
| 2018 | BAFTA Award, Best Actor | Call Me by Your Name | Nominated |
| 2025 | Academy Award, Best Actor | A Complete Unknown | Nominated |
| 2026 | Critics Choice Award, Best Actor | Marty Supreme | Won |
| 2026 | Golden Globe, Best Actor | Marty Supreme | Won |
| 2026 | Academy Award, Best Actor | Marty Supreme | Nominated |
| 2026 | Academy Award, Best Picture (as producer) | Marty Supreme | Nominated |
He has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and three BAFTA Film Awards. He has also been nominated for the Best Actor Oscar from the Academy Awards three times.
Timothée Chalamet Girlfriend
Timothée Chalamet is in a relationship with Kylie Jenner, the founder of Kylie Cosmetics. They have been together since early 2023 and went public later that year.
Jenner has joined him at major events. They attended the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme on December 8, 2025, in matching orange outfits.
She also joined him at the 2026 Golden Globes, the BAFTAs on February 22, 2026, and the Oscars on March 15, 2026.
As Chalamet said at the Critics Choice Awards, “thank you to my partner of three years.” At the Golden Globes, he thanked his parents and his partner.
In January 2026, Us Weekly reported that the couple had talked about getting engaged. As of 2026, no engagement has been announced.
Chalamet was also reportedly linked earlier to actress Lily-Rose Depp.
Timothée Chalamet Net Worth and Salary
Timothée Chalamet’s estimated net worth is $25 million as of 2026. His income comes mainly from film roles and franchise work.
His earnings have climbed with each big film. Newer projects are set to push that number higher.
His pay is rising fast.
Salary
Chalamet reportedly earned about $2 million for his first Dune film. He was paid $9 million for Wonka, a career high at that point.
For High Side, he is reportedly set to earn $25 million.
Real Estate
In October 2022, Chalamet paid $11 million for an estate in Beverly Hills. Tennis star Pete Sampras and his wife, Bridgette Wilson, once owned the home.
Conclusion
Timothée Chalamet grew up in an artists’ building in Manhattan and became one of the biggest stars of his generation.
His mix of prestige films and blockbusters keeps his Oscar story, and his next chapter, in focus.