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Jeremy Allen White, born on February 17, 1991, hails from Carrol Gardens, Brooklyn, where he grew up surrounded by theater enthusiasts—his parents. Despite starting out with a love for dance, including ballet, tap, and jazz, Jeremy switched gears at age 11 due to disappointment with his middle school's dance program. Inspired by his family's theatrical background, he embraced drama and acting classes instead. Today, he still enjoys dancing, alongside pursuing his passion for acting.
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Jeremy Allen White switched from dance to acting during middle school and started acting professionally while still in high school. In an interview with 'GQ', he admitted he wanted to quit school because he disliked it so much. Instead, he interned at a casting agency while finishing his education. This led to minor acting roles in plays, TV shows, and movies during his teenage years
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White's big break came when he landed the role of "Lip", the smart but reckless son of the "Gallagher" family in the long-running series 'Shameless' on Showtime. According to 'Interview Magazine', he got the part right after high school at 18 and was really excited about it. He didn't even expect the show to continue beyond the pilot, but it did, and he was amazed to live with the character for so long, which doesn't happen often for actors.
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'Shameless' opened up new acting opportunities for White in both film and television. In 2018, he portrayed "Elliot", a young man facing a cancer diagnosis, in 'After Everything' alongside Joe Keery, Maika Monroe, and Marisa Tomei. White mentioned in an interview with 'The Hollywood Reporter' that his extended role as "Lip" helped him connect with other complex characters.
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Jeremy Allen White and his wife, actress Addison Timlin, met in high school at age 14. They acted together in the 2008 film 'Afterschool' before their platonic friendship turned into romance in 2013. The couple tied the knot in October 2019 at a Beverly Hills Courthouse, with friends Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin in attendance, along with their daughter Ezer Billie White. They frequently share their love story on White's Instagram. Although, they reportedly split last year.
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According to IMDb, Jeremy Allen White had two professional acting credits at the age of 15, first in the television series 'Conviction' and the film 'Beautiful Ohio.' He also appeared in 'Law and Order,' 'Law and Order: SVU,' and the independent film 'Afterschool' alongside Ezra Miller (and his future wife, fellow actor Addison Timlin).
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Additionally, he starred in Joel Schumacher's 2010 film 'Twelve,' featuring prominent actors like Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts, 50 Cent, and Zoe Kravitz.
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He also appeared in Amazon Prime's 'Homecoming' series as "Joseph Shrier", sharing a scene with Julia Roberts. White later starred in the horror film 'The Rental,' directed by Dave Franco, alongside Alison Brie and Dan Stevens.
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White admitted he had limited cooking skills when he accepted the role of "Carmy" in 'The Bear,' as reported by 'GQ'. To prepare for the role, both he and co-star Ayo Edebiri, who plays sous chef "Sydney", underwent an intensive cooking crash course at the Institute of Culinary Education. Additionally, White interned at the Michelin-starred restaurant Pasjoli under Chef Dave Beran. In his free time, he delved into the Frankies Spuntino cookbook to grasp the dishes "Carmy" would have grown up cooking and eating. White proudly states that he can now whip up a mean filet au poivre.
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Jeremy Allen White, who played the head chef on 'The Bear', had a great awards season. He won a Golden Globe for his role as "Carmy" and grabbed his first Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in January. In his speech, he thanked the show creators and his family, dedicating the Emmy to his daughters. 'The Bear' also won several Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and fans are eager for its third season.
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