Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Timothée Chalamet Returns to LaGuardia High School to Mentor Aspiring Actors

The Oscar-nominated actor surprised students on April 23, 2025, sharing career advice and reuniting with his former teachers at the prestigious performing arts school.

Image

Overview

  • Timothée Chalamet visited Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City, where he graduated in 2013, surprising students and reconnecting with former teachers.
  • During the visit, Chalamet spoke to a Career Management class, offering guidance and insights to aspiring actors about navigating the entertainment industry.
  • He reunited with his former teachers, including Harry Shifman, Sandy Faison, and Kim Bruno, who were instrumental in shaping his career during his time at LaGuardia.
  • Chalamet has credited the school with profoundly influencing his path as an actor, recently describing it as a place that shaped his identity and creative journey.
  • The visit follows his earlier research trip to Hibbing High School in Minnesota while preparing for his Oscar-nominated portrayal of Bob Dylan in the biopic 'A Complete Unknown.'