Jeremy Allen White

Biography

Jeremy Allen White is an American actor celebrated for his raw, emotionally layered performances in both television and film. He was born on February 17, 1991, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Raised in a creative household, White initially trained as a dancer, studying ballet, jazz, and tap before discovering a passion for acting in his early teens. His background in performance art helped shape his expressive, physical acting style.

He attended New York City’s Professional Performing Arts School, where he focused on drama, eventually choosing to pursue acting full-time.

Career

Jeremy Allen White began his professional acting career in the mid-2000s, appearing in guest roles on television series such as Conviction (2006) and Law & Order (2007). However, his breakthrough came when he was cast as Phillip “Lip” Gallagher in the acclaimed Showtime series Shameless (2011–2021).

White’s portrayal of Lip — a brilliant yet self-destructive young man navigating poverty, addiction, and family chaos — earned widespread praise for its honesty, complexity, and emotional depth. Over the show’s 11 seasons, he became one of its central figures, defining much of its gritty authenticity.

After Shameless, Jeremy Allen White reached new heights of critical success with his lead role as Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in the FX series The Bear (2022–present). His performance as a gifted chef struggling to rebuild his family’s Chicago sandwich shop after personal tragedy was hailed as one of the most powerful television performances of the decade. For this role, he won the Golden Globe Award, Critics’ Choice Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

White has also built an impressive film career, appearing in projects such as:

Afterschool (2008)

The Rental (2020)

Fremont (2023)

The Iron Claw (2023), in which he portrayed professional wrestler Kerry Von Erich alongside Zac Efron.