Jeremy Allen White Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 66 kg |
Date of Birth | February 17, 1991 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Blue |
Jeremy Allen White is an American film and TV actor who is mainly known for playing various roles in popular TV shows such as Phillip “Lip” Gallagher on the acclaimed Showtime comedy-drama series Shameless and for appearing in many films including Beautiful Ohio, The Speed of Life, Afterschool, Twelve, and After Everything. Apart from that, he is also a trained dancer and used to dance in elementary school, especially, ballet, jazz, and tap. He is extremely popular on social media and has more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Jeremy Allen White
Nick Name
Jeremy
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Residence
New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Jeremy attended Frank Sinatra School of the Arts for 6 months and also went to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York.
Occupation
Actor, Writer, Producer
Family
- Siblings –Â He has a younger sister.
- Others – Allen Jesse White (Paternal Grandfather), Ellen Vasilivna Lisovitch /Lesovitch (Paternal Grandmother), Henry Julius Zeigler (Maternal Grandfather), Doris /Darris Eloise Ivey (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
He is represented by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (Talent and Literary Agency), Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jeremy has dated –
- Emma Greenwell (2011-2017) – Jeremy first met TV show actress and his Shameless co-star, Emma Greenwell, in 2011. They were deeply in love with each other and there were even rumors of them getting married. However, things didn’t end up as expected. After dating for almost 6 years, the couple eventually drifted apart and decided to end their relationship by mutual consent in 2017.
- Addison Timlin (2017-2023) – Jeremy started dating actress and his Afterschool (2008) co-star, Addison Timlin, in 2017. The couple welcomed a child, a daughter named Ezer Billie White, on October 20, 2018, and their 2nd daughter, Dolores Wild White was born on December 12, 2020. They got married on October 18, 2019. In May 2023, Addison filed for divorce from Jeremy.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Ukrainian, English, German, Scottish, Scots-Irish /Northern Irish, and some amount of Dutch ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown (Natural)
He prefers to dye his hair ‘dark brown’.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sparkling blue eyes
- Slightly curly hair
Brand Endorsements
He has endorsed some brands like Casper and Aelfie through his Instagram account.
Best Known For
- Playing various roles in popular TV shows such as Phillip “Lip” Gallagher on the acclaimed Showtime comedy-drama series, Shameless
- Appearing in various films like Beautiful Ohio, The Speed of Life, Afterschool, Twelve, and After Everything
First Film
He made his theatrical film debut as Dave in the drama mystery film, Afterschool, in 2008.
First TV Show
Jeremy made his first TV show appearance as Jack Phelps on the crime drama mystery series, Conviction, in 2006.
Jeremy Allen White Favorite Things
- Thing To Do – Going out dancing with friends
Source – Interview Magazine
Jeremy Allen White Facts
- He used to dance in elementary school, especially, ballet, jazz, and tap. He is also a trained dancer.
- After entering middle school at the age of 13, he decided to pursue a career in acting.
- Even before they had met, Jeremy’s parents relocated to New York City to pursue their careers in acting.
- He auditioned for the roles of both Lip and Ian on the series Shameless before being cast as Lip, a character which he has described as very difficult for him to perform.
- Just after getting out of high school, he got the role of Lip Gallagher on the series, Shameless.
- In January 2023, Jeremy won the Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy” for his work in The Bear. For the same role, he won the award for “Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series” at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Featured Image by Jeremy Allen White / Instagram