Jeremy Allen White (born February 17, 1991) is an American actor. He played Phillip "Lip" Gallagher in the comedy-drama series Shameless (2011–2021) and chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in the comedy-drama series The Bear (2022–present). For the latter, he received two Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Jeremy Allen White | |
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 White in 2024 | |
| Born | February 17, 1991 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
White has also appeared in the thriller series Homecoming (2018) and in films such as Afterschool (2008), Bad Turn Worse (2013), After Everything (2018), The Rental (2020), Fremont (2023), and The Iron Claw (2023).
Early life
editJeremy Allen White was born in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City on February 17, 1991[1] to Eloise Ziegler and Richard White.[2] He grew up in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens neighborhood.[1] His mother is from North Carolina.[3] Throughout elementary school, White was a dancer who performed ballet, jazz, and tap dance. Upon entering a new middle school dance program at the age of 13, he decided to pursue acting.[4] He attended the Professional Performing Arts School in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan.[citation needed]
Career
editWhite had his first acting roles in 2006, first in the film Beautiful Ohio and then in the series Conviction.[5] In 2011, he landed his breakout role as Phillip "Lip" Gallagher on the Showtime series Shameless.[6] He also appeared in Homecoming in 2018.[5]
In 2022, White was cast in the lead role of the Hulu series The Bear. He plays the troubled but brilliant New York chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to save his deceased brother's failing restaurant. To prepare for the role, he attended classes at the Institute of Culinary Education alongside his co-star Ayo Edebiri.[7] The role has won him a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy, two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, and two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.[8][9]
White has been cast as Bruce Springsteen in the biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, set to be written and directed by Scott Cooper.[10] Based upon the eponymous book by Warren Zanes, the film will chronicle Springsteen's journey towards completing his 1982 album Nebraska.[11]
Other ventures
editIn January 2024, White became a global ambassador for Calvin Klein underwear.[12] For its online campaign, he wore the brand's Spring 2024 men's underwear collection, and the advertisement generated $12.7 million in media impact value in less than 48 hours.[13]
Personal life
editWhite met actress Addison Timlin in 2008 when they were both 17 while filming Afterschool. They married in 2019.[14] They have two daughters, born October 2018 and December 2020.[15][16] Timlin filed for divorce in May 2023.[17] White started dating Spanish singer Rosalía shortly afterwards and until the summer of 2024.[18] He was seen kissing The Bear co-star Molly Gordon in September 2024.[19]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Beautiful Ohio | Young Clive | |
| 2007 | The Speed of Life | Sammer | |
| Aquarium | David | ||
| 2008 | The Fourth | Ryan | Short film; writer; producer |
| Afterschool | Dave | ||
| 2009 | Gloria & Eric | Eric | Short film |
| 2010 | Twelve | Charlie | |
| 2012 | The Time Being | Gus | |
| 2013 | Movie 43 | Kevin Miller | Segment: "Homeschooled" |
| Bad Turn Worse | Bobby | ||
| 2014 | Rob the Mob | Robert Uva | |
| 2017 | Chasing You | Ben | |
| 2018 | After Everything | Elliot | |
| Cornflower | Ladle | Short film | |
| 2020 | The Rental | Josh | |
| Viena and the Fantomes | Freddy | ||
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake | Tommaso | |
| 2023 | Fremont | Daniel[20] | |
| Fingernails | Ryan | ||
| The Iron Claw | Kerry Von Erich | ||
| 2025 | Deliver Me from Nowhere † | Bruce Springsteen | Filming |
| TBA | You Can't Win † | Smiler | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Conviction | Jack Phelps | Episode: "Deliverance" |
| 2007–2008 | Law & Order | Jeremy | Episode: "Melting Pot" |
| Andy Steel | Episode: "Driven" | ||
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Michael Parisi | Episode: "Torch" |
| 2011–2021 | Shameless | Phillip "Lip" Gallagher | Main role; 134 episodes |
| 2018 | Homecoming | Shrier | 4 episodes |
| 2022–present | The Bear | Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto | Lead role |
Awards and nominations
editReferences
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- ^ Gomez, Luis (February 19, 2012). "Interview: How does Jeremy Allen White watch 'Shameless'? Alone and illegally". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Scharmett, Samantha (March 28, 2012). "Shameless: CM Interviews Jeremy Allen White". Collegemagazine.com. Archived from the original on November 17, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ a b Izzo, Christina (July 14, 2022). "Everyone's thirsting over Jeremy Allen White—here's what to know about 'The Bear' hunk". My Imperfect Life. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Phelan, Hayley (June 5, 2016). Mcdean, Craig (ed.). "Jeremy Allen White". Interview Magazine. Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Ellis, Philip (January 5, 2023). "Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edibiri Went to Culinary School to Prepare for 'The Bear'". Men's Health. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
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- ^ "Jeremy Allen White Wins Best Actor in a Comedy". The New York Times. September 15, 2024. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Oganesyan, Natalie (September 15, 2024). Fleming, Jr., Mike (ed.). "Jeremy Allen White Teases Bruce Springsteen Biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere: 'I Feel Really Lucky'". Film. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Both Sprinsteen and Jon Landau, who will potentially be portrayed by Jeremy Strong, are involved in the making of the pic.
- ^ Zee, Michaela; Malkin, Mark (June 25, 2024). "Jeremy Allen White Plans to Do His Own Singing in Bruce Springsteen Movie, Wants to Have His 'Own Process' Before Meeting the Rock Star". Variety. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 60626328. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Asked if he wants to do his own singing for the Springsteen film, White replied, 'We're gonna try. We're gonna try our best.'
- ^ "Jeremy Allen White – Campaign Collection". Calvin Klein. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Jeremy Allen White's Underwear Campaign Generates $12.7 Million in Media Exposure for Calvin Klein in 48 Hours". Women's Wear Daily. January 10, 2024. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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- ^ VanHoose, Benjamin (December 16, 2020). "Shameless' Jeremy Allen White, Wife Addison Timlin Welcome Daughter Dolores Wild". People. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Jeremy Allen White's Wife Addison Timlin Files for Divorce After More Than Three Years of Marriage". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Rosalia and Jeremy Allen White had a 'mutual' breakup, says source". HOLA! USA. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Jeremy Allen White Confirms Romance With "The Bear" Costar Molly Gordon". Harper's BAZAAR. September 26, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
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