Timotheé Chalamet’s second Best Actor nomination from theOscarsallowed him to break another record that has lasted for nearly 70 years. Chalamet has been nominated for his performance as American singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan, in the music biopic,A Complete Unknown.Directed by James Mangold,A Complete Unknowndepicts Dylan’s early career and the struggles he faced in achieving his dream of becoming a renowned musician. The movie exploreshow figures such as Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez shaped Bob Dylan’s career, and his eventual transformation into a global star.
Upon release,A Complete Unknownwas critically acclaimed, receiving praise for its soundtrack, editing, and depiction of the highs and lows of Dylan’s early career. It received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.Timotheé Chalamet’s performance of Bob Dylan was widely praisedand saw him achieve the second Oscar nomination in his career for Best Actor in a Leading Role. This marks his second Best Actor nomination and has allowed him to break several notable records throughoutthe 96-year history of the Oscars, including one that has stood for almost seven decades.
Timotheé Chalamet Is The Youngest Two-Time Best Actor Oscar Nominee Since James Dean
James Dean Received Two Posthumous Best Actor Nominations At The Age Of 24
At the age of 29, Timotheé Chalamet received his second Oscar nomination for Best ActorinA Complete Unknown.He received his first nomination in 2017, at the age of 22, for his performance of Elio Perlman inCall Me By Your Name,which is consideredone of Luca Guadagnino’s best movies as a director. Chalamet’s second Oscar nomination forA Complete Unknown,means he has become the youngest actor to ever receive two Best Actor Oscar nominations before the age of 30, since James Dean received two nominations at the age of 24 (viaVariety).
James Dean’s two Oscar nominations at the age of 24, make him the youngest actor to receive two nominations before the age of 30, and the only actor to receive two posthumous nominations.
James Dean received his first Oscar nomination in 1956 for his performance as Cal Trask in Elia Kazan’sEast of Eden.His nomination came just months after his death in a car accident in California, at the age of 24. He received his second posthumous Oscar nomination the following year, for his role as Jett Rink in George Stevens’Giant(viaThe Hollywood Reporter). James Dean’s two Oscar nominations at the age of 24, make him the youngest actor to receive two nominations before the age of 30, and the only actor to receive two posthumous nominations (viaCollider).
Timotheé Chalamet Will Break Other Oscar Records If He Does Win
He Is Nominated Alongside The Youngest Best Actor Winner, Adrien Brody
Chalamet received high praise for his work inA Complete Unknown,with many critics positivelycomparing his performance to the real Bob Dylan. With the Oscars' ceremony fast approaching,Chalamet is predicted to win in the Best Actor category, against fellow nominees, Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan, Adrien Brody, and Colman Domingo. If Chalamet is successful at winning Best Actor, he will become the youngest actor to win in the category,breaking a 21-year-long record, held by Adrien Brody, who is also nominated for his role as László Tóth inThe Brutalist.
Could Timothée Chalamet win Best Actor At The 2025 Oscars?
Timothée Chalamet is one of the most popular and talented stars in Hollywood. At only 29 years old, Chalamet has two Best Actor nominations at the Academy Awards. I think he could very well end up winning it all for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. After all, the Academy sure loves a biopic, as evidenced by the success of the controversial Bohemian Rhapsody and more beloved films, such as La La Land. However, Chalamet will have to beat The Brutalist’s Adrien Brody, who I believe is his fiercest competitor for Best Actor this year.
His nomination for his performance as Bob Dylan has seen him join the list ofseveral actors who have received Oscar nominations for portraying musicians. If he does win the award,Chalamet will become only the third actor to win an Oscar for portraying a musician, after Jamie Foxx inRay(2004) and Rami Malek inBohemian Rhapsody(2018). Timotheé Chalamet’s powerful performance as Bob Dylan inA Complete Unknownproves he’s a high contender to win at theOscarsand could allow him to set new records if he is successful.
Source:Variety,The Hollywood Reporter,Collider
Oscars
The Oscars, also known as The Academy Awards, is an annual awards show celebrating workers in the film industry for their artistic and technical abilities. The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929. The 96th Academy Awards will be held on August 10, 2025, and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.
