Jeremy Allen White
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Born February 17, 1991, Jeremy Allen White is an American actor who's made his mark on both film and television. His career took flight with the iconic role of juvenile delinquent Lip Gallagher in the long-running comedy-drama series, *Shameless*, gracing our screens from 2011 to 2021 and earning him a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination.
But it was his portrayal of the troubled, star chef Carmen Berzatto in the psychological dramedy *The Bear*, from 2022 to the present, that truly catapulted him to wider acclaim. For this gripping performance, White has collected three consecutive Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
On the silver screen, White has appeared in *The Speed of Life* (2007), *Afterschool* (2008), *Bad Turn Worse* and *Movie 43* (both 2013), *After Everything* (2018), *The Rental* (2020), *Fingernails* (2023), as Kerry Von Erich in *The Iron Claw* (2023), and will soon embody Bruce Springsteen in *Deliver Me from Nowhere* (2025).
Born in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York City, on February 17, 1991, Jeremy Allen White's journey began with parents Eloise Ziegler and Richard White, both former actors. He grew up in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens, with a younger sister, Annabelle. His mother's roots trace back to North Carolina. It was on stage, from a young age, that White first discovered his confidence in performing, a passion that blossomed from his early theatre experiences. Throughout elementary school, he was a dedicated dancer, mastering ballet, jazz, and tap. At the age of 13, a new middle school dance program ignited a spark, leading him to fully embrace acting. His formal training took place at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen.
White's professional acting debut arrived in 2006 with smaller parts in the film *Beautiful Ohio* and the television series *Conviction*. The following year, he starred in the independent film *The Speed of Life*, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, earning the prestigious Queer Lion award. In 2008, he appeared in Antonio Campos's *Afterschool*, a film that debuted at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. White also made guest appearances in *Law & Order* and *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* across three episodes between 2007, 2008, and 2010.
His true breakthrough came with the role of Lip Gallagher, the eldest son in the famously dysfunctional Gallagher family, on the comedy-drama series *Shameless*. He secured this pivotal role shortly after graduating from the Professional Performing Arts School. White's performance as Lip garnered significant praise, with Rolling Stone highlighting a "powerful stillness" in his portrayal. He brought Lip to life in 134 episodes between 2011 and 2021, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 2014 Critics' Choice Television Awards. During his time on *Shameless*, White also found time for film roles, including *Rob the Mob* (2014), *After Everything* (2018), and Dave Franco's directorial debut, *The Rental* (2020). Post-*Shameless*, White confessed to being in an "upsetting head space," grappling with doubts about his ability to act beyond the confines of the show.
The year 2022 marked a significant turning point as White stepped into his first leading television role in the Hulu series *The Bear*. He embodies Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, a gifted New York chef who returns to his Chicago roots to salvage his late brother's struggling restaurant. To prepare, he immersed himself in culinary arts, attending classes at the Institute of Culinary Education alongside his co-star Ayo Edebiri. White's performance was met with widespread critical acclaim. Variety hailed him as the show's "vibrating" center, commending his depiction of Berzatto's inner turmoil. *The Guardian* deemed it a "career–making" role, while NPR described his acting as "searing" and "palpable." This powerful performance has earned him two Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy, two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
In 2023, White took on the role of wrestler Kerry Von Erich in the biographical sports film *The Iron Claw*. His preparation for this physically demanding role included training with professional wrestler Chavo Guerrero. Critics lauded his performance, with *The Hindu* calling it "riveting" and Rolling Stone recognizing him as "a hell of an actor." In January 2024, White became a global ambassador for Calvin Klein underwear, and his online campaign for the brand's Spring 2024 men's collection generated an impressive $12.7 million in media impact value in under 48 hours. His second campaign with Calvin Klein, showcasing the Fall and Winter 2024 collection, was released in August.
Looking ahead, in 2025, White is set to star as Bruce Springsteen in the biopic *Deliver Me from Nowhere*. Written and directed by Scott Cooper, the film, based on Warren Zanes' book, will explore Springsteen's journey to completing his seminal 1982 album, *Nebraska*. He will also join the cast of the 2026 Star Wars film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*, portraying the character Rotta the Hutt.
White's personal life saw him first meet actress Addison Timlin in high school when they were both 14. While a relationship didn't immediately blossom, they reconnected at 17 while filming *Afterschool* (2008). They married in 2019 and have two daughters, born in October 2018 and December 2020. Timlin filed for divorce in May 2023. Shortly thereafter, White entered a relationship with Spanish singer Rosalía, which concluded in mid-2024. In September 2024, he was romantically linked to his *The Bear* co-star Molly Gordon, after they were photographed kissing.
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Jeremy Allen White (born February 17, 1991) is an American film and television actor. His breakthrough role was juvenile delinquent Lip Gallagher in the comedy-drama series Shameless from 2011 to 2021, which earned him a nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award. White received wider acclaim for playing troubled star cook Carmen Berzatto in the psychological dramedy series The Bear (2022–present), for which he received three consecutive Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
In film, White has starred in The Speed of Life (2007), Afterschool (2008), Bad Turn Worse and Movie 43 (both 2013), After Everything (2018), The Rental (2020), Fingernails (2023), Kerry Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023) and Bruce Springsteen in Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025).
== Early life ==
Jeremy Allen White was born in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City on February 17, 1991, to Eloise Ziegler and Richard White. He has a younger sister named Annabelle. White grew up in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens neighborhood. His mother is from North Carolina. White's parents are both former actors, having met when his father attended a play his mother acted in. As a child, Allen began acting in theatre, attributing his confidence in performing to that early experience. 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. He attended the Professional Performing Arts School in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan.
== Career ==
=== 2006–2021: Early work and Shameless ===
White made his professional acting debut in 2006, with small roles in the film Beautiful Ohio and television series Conviction. In 2007, White starred in the Independent film The Speed of Life. Premiering at the Venice Film Festival, the film won the Queer Lion award for best LGBTQ related film at the festival. In 2008, White appeared in the film "Afterschool" directed by Antonio Campos. The film premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. White had minor roles in Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in three episodes between them in 2007, 2008 and 2010. White received his breakthrough role in the comedy-drama series Shameless as Lip Gallagher, the eldest son of the dysfunctional Gallagher household. He was cast shortly after graduating from the Professional Performing Arts School. White received positive reviews for the role, with Rolling Stone noting there was a "powerful stillness" to his performance. White portrayed the character in 134 episodes between 2011 and 2021. For his performance, White received a nomination at the 2014 Critics' Choice Television Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Whilst filming the show, White made appearances in several films, including Rob the Mob (2014), After Everything (2018), and actor Dave Franco's directorial debut, The Rental (2020). After the show's end, White recalled being in an "upsetting head space" and had doubts on whether he could act outside of the show.
=== 2022–present: The Bear and film roles ===
In 2022, White began playing his first TV leading role in the Hulu series The Bear. He plays the troubled 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. White received acclaim for his performance. Variety described it as the "vibrating" center of the show, praising his portrayal of Berzatto's inner turmoil. The Guardian described his performance as "career–making" and praised White's casting, and NPR described it as "searing" and "palpable". The role has won him two Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, three 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 Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
In 2023, White portrayed wrestler Kerry Von Erich in the biographical sports film The Iron Claw. In preparation for the role, White was trained by professional wrestler Chavo Guerrero. His performance earned him positive reviews, with The Hindu calling it "riveting", and Rolling Stone calling him "a hell of an actor". In January 2024, White became a global ambassador for Calvin Klein underwear. 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. In August, White's second campaign with the brand was released, with him wearing the Fall and Winter 2024 collection.
In 2025, White starred as Bruce Springsteen in the biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere, written and directed by Scott Cooper. Based upon the eponymous book by Warren Zanes, the film will chronicle Springsteen's journey towards completing his 1982 album Nebraska. He will also join the cast of the 2026 Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu as Rotta the Hutt.
== Personal life ==
White first met actress Addison Timlin while at high school when they were both 14 years old, though the pair did not enter a relationship. They met again whilst filming Afterschool (2008) at 17 years old. They married in 2019. They have two daughters, born in October 2018 and December 2020. Timlin filed for divorce in May 2023. White entered a relationship with Spanish singer Rosalía shortly afterwards, separating in mid-2024. He was romantically linked to The Bear co-star Molly Gordon in September 2024, after the pair were photographed kissing.
== Filmography ==
=== Film ===
=== Television ===
== Awards and nominations ==
== References ==
== External links ==
Jeremy Allen White at IMDb
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