Jeremy Allen White is an American actor who was born on February 17, 1991, in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his roles in hit television series such as Shameless (2011) and The Bear (2022). Before acting, he tried to learn dance, including ballet, jazz, and tap, and eventually at the age of 13 he decided to pursue acting. He debuted in 2006 with the film Beautiful Ohio. He got his breakthrough role in Shameless (2011). His role as Phillip Gallagher in Shameless got him widespread recognition and he did this role for 11 years from 2011 to 2021.
Apart from his iconic role in Shameless (2011 – 2021), he has worked in a thriller series Homecoming (2018), and also in films like Afterschool (2008), Bad Turn Worse (2013), After Everything (2018), Fremont (2023), and The Iron Claw (2023). For his performance in The Bear (2022), he received a lot of praise from audiences and critics. He played the role of a chef with depth and emotion. To prepare for this role, he even joined the Institute of Culinary Education along with his co-star Ayo Edebiri to learn cooking skills. He won many awards, including three Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Who are Jeremy Allen White’s parents and siblings?
Jeremy Allen White was born in Brooklyn to Eloise Zeigler and Richard White and has one younger sister, Annabelle White. Both of his parents were theater actors who moved to New York City to pursue their careers as actors. They later transitioned to other professions to support their family. He told in an interview with GQ UK in 2023, that when he was born, his father took a day job recording depositions. His parents are very supportive of his acting career, especially his mother. He recently told Vanity Fair in an interview that his mother keeps him updated on what's happening on social media, saying, "My mom tells me what they're saying on Twitter, which is nice."
Growing up in a household influenced by the arts, his parents' passion for acting played a very important role in shaping his career path. His parents met each other because of acting, as they both were theatre actors. Jeremy shared in an interview with Fault in 2022, "They met in New York City doing theater. There was always a passion for theater, film, and the art of acting in our household while I was growing up." Jeremy White always talked about how grateful he is for his parents' support. When he won his first Emmy award for The Bear (2022) in January 2024, he thanked his parents in his speech, saying, "My parents. I love you, thank you for your support.”
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Does Jeremy Allen White have kids?
Jeremy Allen White has two kids with his ex-wife, actress Addison Timlin. He met Addison when they both were 17 years old while working on the film Afterschool in 2008. Their romance didn’t begin on the set of Afterschool (2008), they started dating in February 2013. In an interview with Harper Bazaar, Addison Timlin hinted that they were in a relationship.
They both announced in 2018 that they were expecting their first child. They welcomed their first daughter, Ezer Billie White, on October 20, 2018. Their family expanded as they welcomed their second daughter, Dolores Wild, on December 12, 2020. In May 2023, Addison filed for divorce after nearly four years of marriage. Despite their separation, Jeremy and Addison remain committed to co-parenting their two daughters.
FAQs about Jeremy Allen White
A. Yes, Jeremy Allen White was in Shameless.
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A. Yes, Jeremy Allen White has 2 daughters.
