Timothee Chalamet's Best Movie And TV Roles To Date

A few years ago, you may have been forgiven if you'd never heard of Timothee Chalamet. However, these days, he's everywhere and is undoubtedly one of the hottest properties in Hollywood. His career began at around tender age of 13 when he appeared in a 2009 episode of "Law & Order," and for Chalamet — like many other actors who got their big break on the long-running show — the sky was the limit after this.

The real turning point came in 2012 when he appeared in eight episodes from the second season of the drama series "Homeland" and subsequently made the leap from the small screen to the big screen. Since then, Chalamet has worked with big-name directors such as Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Luca Guadagnino, Wes Anderson, and Denis Villeneuve.

At just 23 years old, Chalamet also picked up an Oscar nomination for his performance in "Call Me By Your Name." While he lost out to Gary Oldman's transformative performance in "Darkest Hour," his career has certainly been on an upward trajectory since, and it seems only a matter of time before he will be recognized once again for his talents. And we're here to celebrate his on-screen abilities by looking at his all-time performances. From TV shows to indies to epic big-screen blockbusters, these are Timothee Chalamet's best acting roles to date.

The cast of this film almost reads like a who's who of romantic comedies, starring stalwarts of the genre such as Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer, Adam Sandler, and Emma Thompson. Alongside the veterans, it also features young up-and-comers at the time, including Ansel Elgort, Kaitlyn Dever, and of course, Timothee Chalamet.

"Men, Women & Children" pitched itself as a timely exploration of love, communication, and self-worth in the age of the internet as the interlinked stories of kids and their parents attempted to show the complexities of modern relationships. On paper, this sounds like an interesting concept. However, director Jason Reitman wasn't able to repeat the success of "Juno" or "Up in the Air," and the film was both a critical and commercial flop.

But while the film was seen as a disappointment, it was a pretty big deal for Chalamet. Even though his part in the film is small, it's notable for being his first major feature film role, having previously only appeared on TV and in short films. For a young actor, being able to hold your own in such a strong cast is no easy feat. However, the star power of Chalamet is palpable, even with the limited screen time.

A criminally underseen indie flick, "Miss Stevens" stars Lily Rabe as the titular teacher who's tasked with chaperoning a group of students to a drama competition. One of these students is Billy, played by Timothee Chalamet, a troubled teen with undeniable talent. While he may have had supporting roles in the bigger films around this period, it was in the small independent films such as "Miss Stevens" that Chalamet was able to shine, and following his performance as Billy, it's clear to see how he would've ended up being cast in similar coming-of-age films such as "Lady Bird."

Playing the arty teen with a bit of an edge or rebellious streak is something that Chalamet excelled at during this time in his career, and the film was generally praised by critics for its sensitivity, warmth, and layered performances from its young stars. The film tackles the emotional complexity of Chalamet's character particularly well and approaches the difficult topic of a student who has the hots for his teacher in a way that feels mature and never veers into inappropriate territory. While this may not have been the film that made him a household name, it's easy to see from this performance that there were huge things on the horizon for him.

Not content with starring in one Best Picture nominee in 2017, Chalamet also had a supporting role in Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age dramedy, "Lady Bird," marking the first time that Chalamet would work with both Gerwig and the film's star, Saoirse Ronan.

A far cry from the sensitive and introverted Elio in "Call Me By Your Name", in "Lady Bird," Chalamet plays Kyle, the occasional love interest of the main character played by Ronan. Kyle is the archetypal character you shouldn't fall for — playing in a band, smoking, and boasting an over-inflated sense of confidence. But Chalamet still manages to make this character likable somehow and is also very naturally funny in the role. The over-the-top pretentiousness of Kyle creates some of the biggest laughs of the film, and any teenager would instantly be able to recognize this type of character from their own experiences.

Not only did Chalamet forge a friendship with Saoirse Ronan while making this film, but he also made an impression on director Greta Gerwig as it would only be a few years later that he worked with her again in "Little Women."

With proven experience at playing the troubled or rebellious teen, this role in the emotional drama "Beautiful Boy" was the perfect fit for Timothee Chalamet. Here, he plays the real-life Nic Sheff, a struggling young addict. 

Based on the memoirs written by Sheff's father, David (played in the film by Steve Carell), there's the added pressure of doing justice to someone's actual story, as well as grappling with some very difficult subject matters. And in the same way he approaches all of his roles, Chalamet was determined to bring a sense of authenticity to the performance, and the already slender actor dropped 18 pounds before filming began. He remarked how this gave him a sense of disorientation that was necessary for playing the struggling Nic.

While the film received a mixed critical reaction, there was fairly universal praise for Chalamet's performance, with Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan calling it "extraordinary" and stating, "Chalamet is so good it's worth seeing 'Beautiful Boy' for his work alone."

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If there's anyone who can be relied upon to bring to life the beloved literary heartthrob of Theodore "Laurie" Laurence, it has to be Timothee Chalamet. As one of the few significant male characters in the cast of 2019's "Little Women," there's a lot on his shoulders, but the ever-talented Chalamet approaches the challenge effortlessly.

As fans of Louisa May Alcott's original novel will know, there's no neat or happy ending for Laurie and Jo (Saoirse Ronan), but their chemistry plays an incredibly important part in the film. Fortunately, this was something that came easily to Chalamet and Ronan, having previously appeared in "Lady Bird" together. In an interview with People, director Greta Gerwig said, "They have an energy between them that is like they become a bonfire when they're together."

The subversive nature of the story and its unique commentary on love and marriage is something that sets "Little Women" apart from other period films, and Chalamet brings a unique vulnerability to the role — as well as a sense of assuredness — that is mesmerizing to watch.

As his star has grown and grown, it's seemed inevitable that Chalamet would eventually land himself a leading role in a major blockbuster. And with Denis Villeneuve's take on "Dune," Chalamet finally conquered the sci-fi big screen. However, despite his incredible success, Chalamet has remained modest, and it's this attitude that made him the perfect choice to play Paul Atreides. 

In an interview with Variety, Chalamet talked about having a feeling of "imposter syndrome" being cast in "Dune" with huge stars such as Jason Momoa and Zendaya, but this was something that helped him with his character. After all, in both the novel and the film, Paul Atreides is hailed as the "chosen one." However, he battles with a feeling of being unworthy of this title and living up to his father's legacy.

Like so many of the other directors Chalamet had previously worked with, Villeneuve was very impressed with Chalamet and felt his performance was perfect for his vision. And after dazzling audiences at Venice and achieving an 8-minute standing ovation from the festival crowd, "Dune" has been praised for its sense of scale, stunning visuals, and confident performance from Chalamet. For example, film critic Kelechi Ehenulo picked up on Chalamet's sense of "conflicted gentleness and restraint" in his performance — a phrase that serves as an accurate description of all his work and what makes him one of the finest actors currently in the business.