Could Timothée Chalamet Win a Grammy Before an Oscar?
At 29, Timothée Chalamet has already received two Academy Award nominations and recently earned his first Grammy nomination.
Grammy Nomination Details
On Friday, Chalamet was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. This nomination is for his work related to his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. His competition includes F1 The Album, KPop Demon Hunters, and Sinners and Wicked, all credited to “various artists.” Chalamet stands out as the only nominee named individually.
Preparation for the Role
To bring Bob Dylan to life, Chalamet devoted five years to training. He learned to sing, play guitar and harmonica, and worked with dialect and movement coaches to ensure an authentic performance.
Recognition and Awards
His work on the film has earned him his second Oscar nomination for Best Actor. He also received nominations at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards, and SAG Awards, winning the latter.
“I can downplay the significance of this award because it means the most to me. And I know we’re in a subjective business, but the truth is I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the greats.”
Chalamet’s acceptance speech at the SAG Awards earlier this year highlighted his dedication to excellence in his craft.
Summary
Timothée Chalamet’s dedication to his roles and recent Grammy nomination position him uniquely as an actor potentially winning a Grammy before an Oscar.