Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jeremy Allen White, born February 17, 1991 (currently 34 years old), is an American actor from Brooklyn, New York. Raised by parents Eloise Zeigler and Richard White, both former theater actors, Jeremy’s early exposure to the performing arts likely influenced his career path. He is best known for his decade-long role as Phillip "Lip" Gallagher on Showtime’s Shameless (2011–2021) and, more recently, for his critically acclaimed performance as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto on FX’s The Bear. His film work includes Beautiful Ohio, Afterschool, and The Iron Claw. Jeremy has earned significant recognition for his intense and nuanced acting, including a 2025 Golden Globe win and other industry accolades.
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Date of Birth | 17 February 1991 |
Age | 34 Years |
Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
Horoscope | Aquarius |
Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Jeremy Allen White stands at 5′ 7″ (1.70 m). No official information about his weight or detailed body measurements is publicly available at this time.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Jeremy Allen White married actress Addison Timlin on October 18, 2019; they have two children, Ezer Billie White and Dolores Wild White. As of recent reports, White has filed for divorce from Timlin, but details on current dating status are not public.
He grew up in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens neighborhood. His mother is from North Carolina. 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 theatre, attributing it towards him gaining confidence in performing. Throughout elementary school, White was a dancer who performed ballet, jazz, and tap dance. Upon entering a new middle school dance program at the age of 13, he decided to pursue acting. He attended the Professional Performing Arts School in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan.
White first met actress Addison Timlin while at high school when they were both 14 years old, though the pair did not enter a relationship. They met again whilst filming Afterschool (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 Rosalía shortly afterwards, separating in mid 2024. He was romantically linked to The Bear co-star Molly Gordon in September 2024, after the pair were reportedly photographed kissing.
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Jeremy Allen White maintains a relatively low profile on social media. He occasionally appears in interviews and on red carpets but does not have a highly active public social media presence. His fanbase is vibrant and grows with each new project, especially following his breakout role in The Bear.
Education
White began his arts education as a child, excelling in ballet, jazz, and tap dance before focusing on acting at age 13. He attended the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts for a short period before leaving to pursue acting professionally. He landed the role on Shameless shortly after high school, which launched his acting career.
White made his professional acting debut in 2006, with small roles in the film Beautiful Ohio and television series Conviction. White had minor roles in Law & Order 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 Professional Performing Arts School. White received positive reviews for the role, with Rolling Stone 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 Dave Franco'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.