Jeremy Allen White

American Actor; starred in 'The Bear'

Jeremy Allen White - American Actor; starred in 'The Bear'
Born

February 17th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actor rose to prominence in the television series 'Shameless', portraying Lip Gallagher from 2011 to 2021. Gained further acclaim for the lead role in 'The Bear', a show centered around the culinary world, which premiered in 2022. Received critical praise for performances that showcased a range of emotions and complex character arcs.

Starred as Lip Gallagher in 'Shameless'

Portrayed the lead in 'The Bear'

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