Jeremy Allen White's Complete Biography
Jeremy Allen White is an American actor born on February 17, 1991. He is known for his role as Lip Gallagher on the Showtime comedy-drama series Shameless (2011–2021) and currently stars as troubled chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in the Hulu comedy-drama series The Bear since 2022, in which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and has earned a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award.
Early Life/Education
Jeremy Allen White grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He attended the prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where he honed his acting skills and discovered his passion for the craft. With a natural talent and undeniable charisma,
White quickly caught the attention of casting directors and landed his first professional acting gig at the age of 16. From that point on, his career took off, and he became a familiar face in both film and television.
Career
Jeremy Allen White appeared in the film Beautiful Ohio. Chad Lowe directed the drama film Beautiful Ohio in 2006. Jeremy Allen White played the role of Young Clive in the movie. The film revolves around a family living in a small Ohio town in the 1970s.
After Beautiful Ohio, he went on to have a few small roles in independent films and television shows. His breakthrough role came when he was cast as Phillip "Lip" Gallagher in the American version of the hit TV series Shameless, which premiered in 2011.
His portrayal of Lip, the second-oldest Gallagher sibling, who was incredibly intelligent and responsible yet struggled with his own personal demons. His performance earned him significant recognition and a dedicated fan following.
Shameless ran until 2021 and during that time White took on additional roles as well.
In the hilarious ensemble comedy film Movie 43 (2013), Jeremy Allen White made an appearance, and in the crime drama Rob the Mob (2014), White takes on a captivating lead role, bringing the true story to life with his dynamic performance.
In the year 2018, he graced the screen in the captivating romantic drama After Everything (previously titled Shotgun). His remarkable performance was complemented by the talented Maika Monroe, making for an unforgettable on-screen duo.
Dave Franco directed the horror-thriller film The Rental (2020), which also features White in a prominent role.
In 2022, Hulu released the series The Bear. This stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmen, the twin brother of restaurant owner Mikey, who commits suicide. Carmen returns to his home in Chicago to help his family pick up the pieces and try to keep his brother's restaurant afloat. As a chef himself, Carmen can cook but has not been on the business end of things.
The Bear has since released its second season, and has earned nothing but praise from critics and audiences alike.
White is appearing in Iron Claw and Fremont in late 2023.
Personal Life
Addison Timlin and Jeremy Allen White tied the knot in October 2019, just months after their engagement in April. Since then, they have welcomed two daughters into their lives: Ezer, who was born in 2018, and Dolores, who joined the family in 2020.
Net Worth
Jeremy Allen White has a net worth of $8 million. White's success on The Bear has undoubtedly contributed to his impressive net worth. With the show receiving critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, White's role has solidified his status as a talented actor in the industry. Additionally, his upcoming projects, such as Iron Claw and Fremont, are likely to further boost his earnings and solidify his financial success.