12 interesting facts about Dune star Timothée Chalamet

The actor captivated Hollywood with his portrayal of Elio in Luca Guadagnino's Call Me by Your Name, a role that marked his breakthrough in the industry. Moving forward with impressive performances in films like Beautiful Boy and his major role in Netflix's The King, alongside Lily-Rose Depp and Robert Pattinson, let's uncover some intriguing facts about this talented actor. This is prepared by SSP.

1. Dual Nationality

Timothée Chalamet is of French-American heritage. His father, Marc Chalamet, is French, while his mother, Nicole Flender, is a former Broadway actress turned estate agent from America.

2. Early On-Screen Appearance

Chalamet's acting journey began with a role in an episode of Law & Order in 2008 when he was just 13 years old. He portrayed a murder victim in his debut.

3. Interstellar Breakthrough

After attending Columbia University for a year, Timothée earned a significant role in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar (2014). He portrayed the younger version of Casey Affleck's character, Tom.

4. A Prickly Situation

During the filming of Call Me by Your Name, Chalamet and co-star Armie Hammer faced challenges. In their first scene, where they shared a passionate kiss in a field, the actor confessed to Ellen DeGeneres that Armie Hammer's beard caused friction burns due to multiple retakes.

5. Royal Connection

In 2013, while studying at LaGuardia High School in New York, Timothée dated Lourdes Leon, the daughter of pop icon Madonna.

6. Learning Italian

To embody the character of Elio in Call Me by Your Name, Chalamet immersed himself in learning Italian. Alongside mastering playing the guitar and piano, he chose to acquire proficiency in the language to bring authenticity to the role.

7. Musical Potential

Prior to pursuing acting, Chalamet briefly explored music under the pseudonym "Lil' Timmy Tim". The actor has revealed that he has an affinity for hip-hop and rap.

8. Spiderman Audition

Chalamet auditioned for the role of Peter Parker in Spiderman: Homecoming (2017). However, he remembers leaving in a panic-induced state, sweating after his auditions. The role eventually went to Tom Holland.

9. Difficult Role

Chalamet portrays a teenager grappling with drug addiction in the film Beautiful Boy. Based on David Sheff's memoir, the movie showcases Timothée's versatility by presenting a challenging role as Nic, a young man addicted to methadone.

10. Acting Inspirations

In an interview with V Man, Chalamet mentioned that several actors inspire him, specifically highlighting Joaquin Phoenix. He admires Phoenix's performances in movies such as Gladiator (2000) and A Beautiful Day (2017).

11. Strong Ties to France

During his youth, Chalamet would spend summers with his grandparents in Chambon-sur-Lignon in the Haute-Loire region of France, forging a deep connection to the country.

12. Breaking Records

Timothée Chalamet made history as the first actor born in the 1990s to receive a Best Actor Oscar nomination in over 80 years. His nomination for Call Me by Your Name solidified his status as a remarkable talent, and at the age of 22, he became the youngest nominee in this category in eight decades.