Timothée Chalamet's career echoes a silent stride towards power. Few actors have risen to the stature of becoming an icon, and for that to happen at the age of 30 is telling. It's a story which has pages of thoughtful career moves. His filmography boasts of a rare range in the decade of one-dimensional films. From prestige indie dramas to Oscar-winning features, he has grown from strength to strength in every outing. He has headlined the billion-dollar franchise, Dune, since 2021. As he stood out for his performance as Paul Atreides, he also showed the audience that he is more than just a lovesick teenager who becomes the muse for thousands of fan-edits. What makes him special isn't his magnetic presence, but the depth and hyper-realism he brings to every character. The audience yearns for an Elio Perlman the same way they cheer for a Marty Mauser. He doesn't just act, he opens the window to the life of a character beyond the screen. As Chalamet redefines what a leading man in the 21st century looks like, here are some of his greatest films, which cemented his place. 1. Call Me By Your Name (2017) This is the performance that launched Chalamet into the cinematic stratosphere. As Elio Perlman, a teenager experiencing first love in sun-soaked Italy, Chalamet gave one of the most emotionally raw performances of the decade. The haunting climax of Timothee Chalamet looking at a fireplace after a phone call has stayed with the audience even 9 years after its release. His vulnerability, nervous humour, and crushing heartbreak turned him into an instant awards darling as he clinched his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor. For his portrayal of Elio Perlman, he was also nominated for the Best Actor in a leading role at the Critics' Choice, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, to name a few. 2. The Dune Franchise (2021-Present) The first Dune gave Chalamet the impossible task of carrying a massive sci-fi epic. Instead of playing Paul as a traditional action hero, he made him fragile, introspective, and quietly brave. That emotional grounding is what made Villeneuve's universe feel human. Chalamet's Paul Atreides reaches tragic, Shakespearean dimensions in Dune: Part Two. What makes his performance remarkable is the transformation. Almost metaphorically, he grows from a hesitant prince to a messiah feared by all. He brings out the cost of power while asserting that heroism and tyranny can grow from the same roots. The Dune Franchise did not get him many nominations or accolades, but it showcased his power to step into the shoes of any character with ease. 3. A Complete Unknown (2024) In this acclaimed Bob Dylan biopic, Chalamet delivers a staggering transformation. He doesn't just imitate Dylan, he inhabits him. He doesn't miss a beat as he begins where the very fabric of Bob Dylan ends. From the voice and posture to the restless, rebellious genius behind the music, he shows it all. Chalamet makes Dylan feel alive rather than legendary. It's a performance of enormous technical skill. The Grammy nomination for the same summarises his effort and masterclass in the film. The film is being hailed as one of the best of his career. This film gave way to his win streak, as he won his first Actor Award after 6 nominations. During his acceptance speech, he said he is working towards becoming one of the greats, and that journey has gone onwards and upwards. He also clinched his second Oscar nomination with the film. 4. Beautiful Boy (2018) As Nic Sheff, a young man spiralling into meth addiction, Chalamet delivered a devastatingly real performance. He captured both the charm that makes Nic lovable and the destruction that addiction brings to everyone around him. The film is painful, but his honesty makes it unforgettable. This movie also saw him getting nominated for many accolades. These include the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Critics' Choice Awards and the Actor Awards. 5. Little Women (2019) Chalamet's Laurie is warm, funny, impulsive, and heartbreakingly human. His chemistry with Saoirse Ronan gives Greta Gerwig's adaptation its emotional backbone. His wounded vulnerability in the aftermath of rejection is one of the film's most moving threads. His Laurie has become almost synonymous with the book, which is a feat that not many actors can achieve in an adaptation. 6. Marty Supreme (2025) In this high-energy sports drama inspired by a real-life ping-pong legend, Chalamet delivers one of his most charismatic performances yet. As the wildly talented and eccentric Marty Reisman, he brings swagger, humour, and emotional depth to a character who could have been cartoonish. It's a thrilling, unexpected turn that proves he can dominate even the most unconventional genres. This movie has truly catapulted him to the status from being a great actor to being a movie. In his innovative marketing efforts, he got on top of the Las Vegas Spehere, rapped with his EsDeeKid and brought back the colour orange to fashion all in one campaign. With a Critics'