Interesting Facts about Timothee Chalamet, Power Rangers Fan and Former College Dropout

Kapanlagi.com - Timothée Chalamet, the younger sibling of Pauline Chalamet, has gained great popularity in the Hollywood film industry since 2007. His journey has elevated the names of Netflix and Pixar, as well as making him a legendary figure in various films.

In the film Wonka 2023, Chalamet revealed that this experience has brought him through various changes, especially since the film falls into the musical genre. Before being part of the success of Wonka 2023, Chalamet had undergone a transformation in his personality through his previous roles.

Like most children, Chalamet is also a huge fan of Power Rangers since the age of 9. However, in order to focus on his acting career, Chalamet had to sacrifice his education and drop out of college. This confession was quite painful for him, as he had to leave Columbia University due to the difficulty of balancing his career and education.

Want to know more about Timothée Chalamet? Here are some interesting facts about him. Summarized on Monday (18/03/2024).

1. Born into an Artistic Family

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Timothée Chalamet has full support for his acting career from his family. It is proven that he was born into an artistic family. Rodman Flender, his uncle, is an actor, while Amy Lippman, a producer and screenwriter, is his aunt.

2. Attended Columbia University

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In 2014, it turns out that Timothée briefly studied Anthropology at Columbia University for one year. However, he decided to quit due to difficulties in managing his time between studying and working.

Additionally, in that same year, he started gaining recognition for his role as Tom Cooper in the film Interstellar directed by Christopher Nolan.

3. Once Became a Mascot for a Basketball Team

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When in school, Timothée once wore a mascot costume to support the basketball team because he couldn't play on the team.

This handsome actor said that he felt very hot when wearing the costume. Nevertheless, he felt happy to take it off for a while during halftime.

4. Holding More Than One Nationality

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Timothée was born in New York City on December 27, 1995. His father, Marc Chalamet, has French nationality, so Timothée has dual nationality, American and French.

In addition, he is also fluent in French.

5. Once Became a Rapper

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Timothée attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, also known as LaGuardia. At one point, there was a viral video about him.

He became a rapper under the name Lil Timmy Tim. He made a song about his statistics teacher, Ms. Lawton.

6. Loyal Power Rangers Fan

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Like any other kid, Chalamet is also a big fan of Power Rangers since he was 9 years old.

7. Winning Best Actor Awards at the Oscars

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In 2017, Timothée achieved an impressive feat. Thanks to his role in the film Call Me by Your Name, he became the youngest actor nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards (Oscars) in the last 80 years.

He also became the first actor born in the 1990s to achieve this accomplishment.

8. Receiving Many Awards

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Timothee Chalamet has received many awards for his role as Elio in the film Call Me by Your Name. He has won awards from the Independent Filmmaker Project, Independent Spirit Awards, Hollywood Film Awards, Gold Derby Awards, and Dorian Awards.

In addition, Timothee, who has previously been in a relationship with Madonna's daughter, is also known for his affection towards his mother and often takes her to award ceremonies.

9. Who is Kylie Jenner's new boyfriend?

Recently, the two famous Hollywood celebrities, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, were seen showing their affection in public. They were spotted kissing while attending a Beyonce concert in Los Angeles.

10. Who is Timothee Chalamet's ex-girlfriend?

Timothée Chalamet and Lourdes Leon were in a relationship when they were both 17 years old.

11. Why is Timothee Chalamet so famous?

Timothee Chalamet is known for his dramatic performances, such as in the movies 'Call Me By Your Name,' 'Bones and All,' and 'Ladybird.' Currently, he is being tested to portray unique and dramatic characters.

12. Who is Timothee Chalamet's father?

His father is Marc Chalamet, an editor for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and previously a correspondent in New York for Le Parisien.

13. What is the story told in Call Me by Your Name?

Call Me by Your Name tells the story of a romantic relationship that develops during the summer between a teenage boy and an adult man.

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