Jeremy Allen White (born February 17, 1991) is an American actor. Raised in

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, White began his career with minor roles, before his breakthrough role as Phillip "Lip" Gallagher in the comedy-drama series '' Shameless'' from 2011 to 2021, which earned him a nomination for a

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. White received wider acclaim for playing chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in the comedy-drama series '' The Bear'' (2022–present), for which he received three consecutive

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and two

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. White portrayed wrestler

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in the biographical drama film '' The Iron Claw'' (2023). He has served as a global ambassador for

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since 2024.

Early life

Jeremy Allen White was born in the borough of

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in New York City on February 17, 1991, to Eloise Ziegler and Richard White. He grew up in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens neighborhood. His mother is from

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. 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

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, attributing it towards him gaining confidence in performing. Throughout elementary school, White was a dancer who performed

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, and

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. Upon entering a new middle school dance program at the age of 13, he decided to pursue acting. He attended the

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in the

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neighborhood of Manhattan.

Career

White made his professional acting debut in 2006, with small roles in the film ''

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'' and television series ''

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''. White had minor roles in ''

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'' 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 Phillip "Lip" Gallagher, the eldest son of the dysfunctional Gallagher household. He was cast shortly after graduating from the

. White received positive reviews for the role, with ''

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'' 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

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'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. In 2022, White began playing his first leading role in the

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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

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alongside his co-star Ayo Edebiri. White received acclaim for his performance. ''

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'' described it as the "vibrating" center of the show, praising his portrayal of Berzatto's inner turmoil. ''

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'' described his performance as "career–making" and praised White's casting, and ''

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'' 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

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, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2023, White portrayed wrestler

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 ''

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'' calling it "riveting", and ''Rolling Stone'' calling him "a hell of an actor". In January 2024, White became a global ambassador for

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. As of March 2025, White will star as

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in the upcoming 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 ''

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''. He will also join the cast of the 2026 ''

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'' film '' The Mandalorian and Grogu'' as Rotta the Hutt.

Personal life

White first met actress

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while at high school when they were both 14 years old, though the pair did not enter a relationship. They met again whilst filming ''

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'' (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

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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

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