Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White (born February 17, 1991) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for playing Phillip "Lip" Gallagher on the Showtime dramedy series Shameless.

Jeremy Allen White
White in 2013
Born (1991-02-17) February 17, 1991
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2019)​
Children2

White has appeared in several films including Beautiful Ohio, The Speed of Life, Afterschool, Twelve, and After Everything.[1]

Early life

Prior to meeting each other, White's parents had both moved to New York City to pursue careers in acting, his mother from North Carolina.[2] After meeting, performing on stage together for several years, and marrying, the couple ended their acting careers and obtained jobs that would help them support their new family.

Throughout elementary school White was a dancer, specifically ballet, jazz, and tap. At the age of 13 upon entering a new middle school dance program he had a change of heart and decided to pursue acting.[3] White got the job to play Phillip "Lip" Gallagher on Shameless right out of high school.[4]

Personal life

White married actress Addison Timlin on October 18, 2019.[5] The couple have two daughters (born in October 2018 and December 2020).[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2006Beautiful OhioYoung Clive
2007The Speed of LifeSammer
2008AfterschoolDave
2010TwelveCharlie
2012The Time BeingGus
2012Movie 43Kevin Miller
2013Bad Turn WorseBobby
2014Rob the MobRobert Uva
2015You Can't WinSmiler
2018After EverythingElliot
2019Chasing You BenShort Film
2020Viena and the FantomesFreddy
2020The RentalJosh

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2006ConvictionJack PhelpsEpisode "Deliverance"
2007–2008Law & OrderJeremy / Andy SteelGuest role; 2 episodes
2010Law & Order: Special Victims UnitMichael ParisiEpisode "Torch"
2011–presentShamelessPhillip "Lip" GallagherMain role; 122 episodes
2018HomecomingShrier4 episodes

Awards and nominations
Year Nominated work Award Category Result Ref.
2014 Shameless Critics' Choice Television Award Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
Movie 43 Golden Raspberry Award Worst Screen Combo (shared with the entire cast) Nominated

References
  1. Ford, Rebecca (23 March 2017). "Maika Monroe, Jeremy Allen White to Star in 'Shotgun'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  2. http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-interview-shameless-jeremy-allen-white-20120219-column.html
  3. Scharmett, Samantha (28 March 2012). "Shameless: CM Interviews Jeremy Allen White". Collegemagazine.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  4. Phelan, Hayley (5 June 2016). Mcdean, Craig (ed.). "Jeremy Allen White". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  5. Dugan, Christina; Corinthios, Aurelie (October 21, 2019). "Shameless Star Jeremy Allen White and Addison Timlin Are Married — See Their Matching Jackets!". People. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  6. Juneau, Jen; Gugliemi, Jodi (21 October 2018). "Shameless Star Jeremy Allen White and Addison Timlin Welcome First Child, a Daughter". PEOPLE.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
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