Timothée Chalamet is a French-American actor who went from New York arts schools to the front rank of Hollywood in under a decade. Acclaimed for Call Me by Your Name, the Dune films, Wonka and his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, he is widely regarded as the defining male actor of his generation — and one of the few young stars who can open a film at the global box office.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Timothée Hal Chalamet |
| Born | 27 December 1995, New York City, USA |
| Age | 30 (as of 2026) |
| Nationality | American and French |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Known For | Call Me by Your Name, Dune, Wonka, A Complete Unknown |
| Net Worth (est.) | Around $25 million |
Early Life and Family
Chalamet was born in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, and raised between New York and his father’s family home in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France, which left him fluent in French and holding dual citizenship. His father, Marc Chalamet, is a French editor and former correspondent; his mother, Nicole Flender, is an American former Broadway dancer who became a real-estate broker. His older sister, Pauline Chalamet, is also an actress. He attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts — the famous ‘Fame’ school — briefly studied at Columbia University, and finished at NYU’s Gallatin School before acting took over.
Career Breakthrough
After childhood commercials and a recurring role in Homeland (2012), plus a small part in Interstellar (2014), Chalamet’s breakthrough came in 2017. His performance as Elio in Call Me by Your Name earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor at 22 — the youngest nominee in that category in decades — while Lady Bird the same year confirmed his range. Almost overnight he moved from indie discovery to the most in-demand young actor in the industry.
Rise to Stardom: Dune, Wonka and Dylan
Chalamet headlined Denis Villeneuve’s Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024) as Paul Atreides, anchoring a franchise that grossed well over a billion dollars worldwide, and showed a completely different register as the young Willy Wonka in the musical Wonka (2023), another global hit. In 2024 he played Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, performing the songs himself and earning a second Oscar nomination. Other notable credits include The French Dispatch, Don’t Look Up and Bones and All — a filmography that deliberately mixes blockbusters with auteur projects.
Awards and Recognition
By his late twenties Chalamet had collected two Academy Award nominations, multiple BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations, and a shelf of critics’ prizes, alongside a parallel career as a fashion figure — he was the first man to front Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel fragrance campaign. Critics consistently rank him among the most influential actors under 35.
Timothée Chalamet Net Worth
Chalamet’s net worth is commonly estimated at around $25 million, built from rapidly escalating film salaries — reported eight-figure paydays for Wonka and the Dune sequel — plus luxury endorsement deals. As with all celebrity figures, published estimates vary by source and are not officially confirmed; what is clear is that his earnings trajectory is still rising with each franchise instalment.
Personal Life
Chalamet keeps his private life guarded, rarely discussing relationships in interviews. He remains closely tied to his bilingual, bicultural upbringing, supports New York arts education, and is a well-known football (soccer) fan, supporting Saint-Étienne from his father’s region of France.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Timothée Chalamet?
He was born on 27 December 1995, making him 30 years old in 2026.
What is Timothée Chalamet’s net worth?
Most celebrity-finance trackers estimate around $25 million, from film salaries and endorsements. The figure is an estimate, not an official disclosure.
What was Timothée Chalamet’s breakthrough role?
His role as Elio in Call Me by Your Name (2017), which earned him an Academy Award nomination at 22.
Is Timothée Chalamet French?
He is both American and French: born in New York to a French father and American mother, he holds dual citizenship and speaks French fluently.
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Net worth and personal figures in this profile are based on publicly available sources and reputable published estimates, and may change over time.
