Jeremy Allen White
Jeremy Allen White | |
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 Jeremy Allen White in 2013 | |
| Born | Jeremy Allen White February 18, 1991 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Jeremy Allen White (born February 18, 1991) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for playing Phillip "Lip" Gallagher on the acclaimed Showtime dramedy series Shameless.
White has appeared in several films including Beautiful Ohio, The Speed of Life, Afterschool, Twelve, and Movie 43.
Early life
Prior to meeting each other, White's parents had both moved to New York City to pursue careers in acting. 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 give acting a try.[1]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Conviction | Jack Phelps | Episode "Deliverance" |
| 2007-08 | Law & Order | Jeremy / Andy Steel | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Michael Parisi | Episode "Torch" |
| 2011–present | Shameless | Phillip "Lip" Gallagher | 70 episodes Nominated- Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2014) |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Beautiful Ohio | Young Clive | |
| 2007 | The Speed of Life | Sammer | |
| 2008 | Afterschool | Dave | |
| 2010 | Twelve | Charlie | |
| 2012 | The Time Being | Gus | |
| 2012 | Movie 43 | Kevin Miller | |
| 2013 | Bad Turn Worse | Bobby | |
| 2014 | Rob the Mob | Robert Uva | |
| 2015 | You Can't Win | Smiler |
References
- ^ Scharmett, Samantha. "Shameless: CM Interviews Jeremy Allen White". collegemagazine.com. Retrieved 23 April 2013.