With The Bear (2022) grabbing major attention at the 2024 Golden Globes, there is a renewed focus on the best Jeremy Allen White movies and shows. The actor’s portrayal of chef Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto in the acclaimed TV comedy has garnered numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy and two Golden Globes, showcasing his undeniable talent.
Beyond his on-screen success, White has become the charismatic face of Calvin Klein’s Spring 2024 ad campaign. While the steamy ad film features him strolling down the streets of NYC and climbing up a desolate building roof to sit on a corduroy sofa, it’s essential to shift the spotlight towards White’s remarkable achievements in the entertainment industry.
The captivating ad, released on January 4, 2024, showcased White’s allure and garnered widespread attention, with social media flooded with his images. Let’s celebrate the actor’s prowess and the acclaim he’s received for his roles, emphasising his cinematic achievements over the commercial success of the CK ad.
Jeremy Allen White’s acting journey
Born to Eloise Ziegler and Richard White on February 17, 1991, White initially trained in tap, jazz, and ballet. However, he shifted his focus to acting during middle school and later graduated from the Professional Performing Arts School.
His foray into television acting began at a young age, with early roles in Conviction (2006) and Beautiful Ohio (2006). Subsequently, he made guest appearances in renowned series like Law & Order (1990-) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-).
However, White’s breakthrough came with his role as Lip Gallagher in the TV series Shameless (2011-2021). His portfolio also includes noteworthy short films like Chasing You (2017) and Cornflower (2018), contributing to his rise in the American film industry. The same year marked the arrival of the thriller series, Homecoming, followed by his exceptional performance in The Bear.
While Jeremy Allen White’s movies and shows have earned critical acclaim and high ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, he has also made a mark with other notable works. These include Afterschool (2008), which premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, After Everything (2018), Fremont (2023) and The Rental (2020), among others.
Best movies and shows featuring Jeremy Allen White
The Bear (2022-)
Created by: Christopher Storer
Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce
Episodes: 18
Synopsis: In this series, Carmen Berzatto (White) is a young chef at a Michelin Star restaurant in New York. Upon his return to Chicago after his brother’s death, he reluctantly takes over the family’s sandwich shop. Striving for success, he faces challenges with a rowdy kitchen crew. Amidst strained family ties, Carmy transforms both himself and the shop, forming a close bond with the unconventional kitchen staff who become his chosen family.
Awards won: The first season of The Bear received widespread acclaim, earning Jeremy Allen White his first Emmy Award in 2023 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. In all, the show has clinched 10 Primetime Emmys. The success continued at the 2024 Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards where it claimed Best Television Series (musical or comedy), and Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White were honoured with awards for Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively. White has also earned a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2023.
The Iron Claw (2023)
Directed by: Sean Durkin
Cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Lily James, Stanley Simons, Holt McCallany
Synopsis: Centered around the Von Erich family, The Iron Claw depicts the lives of wrestling brothers Kevin Von Erich (Efron), Kerry Von Erich (White), David Von Erich (Dickinson), and Mike Von Erich (Simons). Guided by their imposing father and coach, Fritz Von Erich (McCallany), the brothers strive for excellence in the demanding world of wrestling.
About the series: Based on the real-life Von Erich family, the A24 series explores their triumphs and tragedies, with four out of five brothers tragically committing suicide between 1984 and 1993. The narrative focuses on the wrestling dynamics and family struggles, omitting the youngest brother, Chris, from the film’s storyline.
Shameless (2011-2021)
Directed by: Paul Abbott, John Wells
Cast: Jeremy Allen White, William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Steve Howey, Cameron Monaghan, Emma Kenney, Ethan Cutkosky, Christian Isaiah
Episodes: 134
Synopsis: The series revolves around alcoholic Frank Gallagher (Macy) and his dysfunctional family of five children: Fiona (Rossum), the eldest daughter who assumes a motherly role for her siblings, Lip (White), Ian (Monaghan), Debbie (Kenney), Carl (Cutkosky) and Liam (Isaiah). The family tries to navigate life and various adventures in a working-class neighbourhood of Chicago.
About the series: The decade-long run of the Showtime series presented Jeremy Allen White with his most iconic character, Lip. It is based on the British comedy-drama of the same name.
Awards won: Shameless won four Primetime Emmy Awards and three SAG Awards.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999-)
Created by: Dick Wolf
Cast: Mariska Hargitay, Kelli Giddish, Ice-T, Christopher Meloni
Episodes: 542
Synopsis: Led by Captain Olivia Benson (Hargitay) and Detective Elliot Stabler (Meloni), the New York Police Department’s Special Victims Unit investigates heinous sexual crimes like rape, domestic violence and paedophilia. Beyond these, the unit looks into non-sexual crimes and abuses against children and the disabled. The elite detective team handles these gruesome cases while balancing the challenges they bring to their personal lives.
About the series: One of White’s early works, he appeared as a guest actor in 2010, playing Michael Parisi in the episode titled “Torch”.
Law & Order (1990-)
Created by: Dick Wolf, Rick Eid
Cast: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina
Episodes: 490
Synopsis: The series portrays the two main pillars representing crime in New York City: the police department, specifically the 27th precinct homicide detectives, and the prosecutors of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Following cases ripped from headlines, the detectives gather evidence, assess witnesses, and make arrests. The prosecutors, on the other hand, negotiate deals, plea for bargains, and handle the trial process. The series gives an in-depth look into the workings and integrity of these groups as they collaborate with other teams in the police department.
About the series: White appeared as a guest star in two episodes as different characters — Andy Steel in “Driven” (2008) and Jerry in “Melting Pot” (2007).
Awards won: As one of the longest-running police procedural dramas on NBC, Law & Order has won six Primetime Emmy Awards and two SAG Awards.
Cornflower (2018)
Directed by: Sam Evoy
Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Carla Oudin
Synopsis: When a young man’s morning is disrupted by a shocking event, he must delicately convey the news to his younger sister without revealing the entire tragic truth. Can he assume the role of a responsible older brother and shield his sibling from the trauma? The film explores how families and relationships are affected in the aftermath of a person’s suicide.
About the film: This 9-minute short film premiered at the 2018 Palm Springs Shortfest.
Homecoming (2018-2020)
Created by: Eli Horowitz, Micah Bloomberg
Cast: Julia Roberts, Jeremy Allen White, Janelle Monáe, Stephan James, Hong Chau
Synopsis: Heidi Bergman (Roberts), a caseworker at Homecoming, a facility aiding soldiers in transitioning to civilian life, leaves her job to spend time with her mother. Years later, questioned by the Department of Defense about quitting and a soldier named Walter Cruz (James) who was held against his will, Heidi discovers a more serious situation than initially apparent.
About the series: White plays the recurring former soldier named Shrier in the first season. Despite limited lines and appearances, his impactful performance in a supporting role contributes to Homecoming’s acclaim in the suspense genre.
The Speed of Life (2007)
Directed by: Ed Radtke
Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Peter Appel, Agnes Brenson, Justin Soto, Edward Seamon
Synopsis: American foster kid Sammer (White) and his friend Dukie (Soto) steal tourists’ video cameras in New York, downloading their footage. Sammer uses the videos to escape reality and follows in his father’s footsteps to Alaska. Meanwhile, probation officer Frank (Appel) pays Sammer to follow a mysterious old man, Jerry (Seamon). The film explores the intriguing experiences that life holds for them.
Chasing You (2017)
Directed by: Olivia Layhee
Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Addison Timlin, Markus Molinari, Raquel Deriane
Synopsis: The IMDb logline states, “An adrift man must fall into the depths of drug abuse to resurrect his past lover, oblivious to the catastrophic consequences.”
(Hero and feature image credit: Jeremy Allen White/ @jeremyallenwhitefinally/ Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
-Who is Jeremy White’s dad?
Jeremy Allen White was born to Eloise Ziegler and Richard White on 17 February 1991.
-What movie is Lip Gallagher in?
Jeremy Allen White plays the character of Lip Gallagher in Shameless.
-Did Jeremy Allen White date?
In 2019, Jeremy Allen White married his longtime girlfriend and actress Addison Timlin, with whom he shares two daughters, Ezer Billie White and Dolores Wild White. The couple called it quits in 2023. Following the divorce, White was linked with Selena Gomez, although neither confirmed the relationship.
-Is Jeremy Allen White in Movie 43?
Yes, Jeremy Allen White plays Kevin Miller in Movie 43 (2013), also starring Naomi Watts, Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet.