Jeremy Allen White (born February 17, 1991) is an American actor. He is best known for his long-running role as Phillip "Lip" Gallagher on the Showtime

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series '' Shameless'' (2011–2021). He has also appeared in the first season of the thriller series ''Homecoming'' (2018) and in several films including '' Afterschool'', '' Twelve'', ''

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'', and '' The Rental''. Since 2022, he has starred in the

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drama series '' The Bear'', for which he received critical acclaim and won a

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, a

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, and a

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Early life

Prior to meeting each other, White's parents had both moved to New York City to pursue careers in acting. His mother Eloise is from

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and has a BFA from

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. After meeting, performing on stage together for several years, and marrying, the couple ended their acting careers and obtained jobs that would help them support their new family. White grew up in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Throughout elementary school, White was a dancer, specifically

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, and tap. At the age of 13, upon entering a new middle school dance program, he had a change of heart and decided to pursue acting. For high school, he went to the Professional Performing Arts School. White got the job playing Phillip "Lip" Gallagher on '' Shameless'' right out of high school.

Personal life

White married actress Addison Timlin on October 18, 2019. The couple have two daughters (born in October 2018 and December 2020).

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:White, Jeremy Allen Living people American male television actors American male film actors Best Musical or Comedy Actor Golden Globe (television) winners People from Brooklyn 1991 births