Marc Chalamet Gifted His Famous Son with His French Roots and Surname

Marc Chalamet is the father of renowned actor Timothée Chalamet. Timothée seems to have taken after his exceptional father in many ways, including his good looks and bilingual abilities.

Timothée Chalamet recently posted a picture on Instagram of himself smiling with his father, Marc Chalamet, in the desert. The photo showed the two of them holding a peace sign.

Timothée revealed in the caption that he had just finished filming “Dune 2.” Many fans were intrigued by Marc’s appearance in the photo and wondered about his occupation.

Timothée Chalamet attends the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019, in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

The Oscar-nominated actor spoke fondly of his parents in a 2018 GQ interview. While he shared some remarkable similarities with his dad, Marc, he also revealed that he inherited another trait from his father:

“I like to think that the need to act and be seen came from my mom’s side, but the ability to listen came from my dad’s side.”

Marc’s Family Has French Roots

Marc was born in France and is the eldest of five children. In 2018, a French publication stated that Marc’s late parents, Roger and Jean Chalamet, lived in Chambon, where Roger was a pastor.

According to historian and the family’s friend, Gérard Bollon, Marc’s father helped welcome young families from Norway who came to learn French before heading for a mission to Africa and the Pacific.

After he finished his studies at the Collège du Cévenol, Marc left Chambon and moved to the United States. He resided in New York City, where he continued his work as a journalist.

Marc, a seasoned journalist, founded The New of America, a news publication for the French-language press. Along with this achievement, he has worked as an editor for UNICEF’s French publications.

Marc continues working as a correspondent for the French newspaper Le Parisien and does freelance work for other UN agencies, in addition to founding his news agency and working for UNICEF.

Despite living in the U.S. for a long time, Marc would sometimes visit his hometown with his family and fully immerse himself in the local life. On one of his previous trips, he had accompanied young participants to a tennis tournament.

Marc’s Wife Was a Broadway Dancer

Nicole Flender, Marc’s wife, is a real estate agent at The Corcoran Group and a former Broadway dancer. She performed on the stage productions of “Hello Dolly,” “My One and Only,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Marc’s older daughter recently just broke into the entertainment industry.

Marc’s wife grew up in an artistic family on the Upper West Side in Manhattan, where she was trained as a ballet dancer. Her father, Harold Flender, was an author and screenwriter whose book “Paris Blues” was adapted into a movie.

Enid Flender, her mother, was a Broadway dancer, influencing her interest in the performing arts. Nicole eventually encouraged her children to pursue similar interests.

Having two children in the industry, Marc’s wife remains unaffected by their fame. She expressed happiness about their successes. She will continue supporting them in whatever career path they choose.

The supportive mom loves to share fun memories of her family on Instagram. She recently shared photos from their Thanksgiving in 2018 and their trip to the park, where they enjoyed refreshing beverages.

She also posted a photo of her and her husband Marc dressed up for a screening of Timothée’s film “Beautiful Boy.” In 2019, she shared a picture of her husband smiling and gushing about his pre-business class trip.

Timothée Is Not Marc’s Only Child Who Acts

Marc’s older daughter recently just broke into the entertainment industry. Actress Pauline Chalamet, who is relatively new to the scene, has a few outstanding credits to her name.

She debuted acting in the 2020 film “The King of Staten Island” alongside actor and comedian Pete Davidson. She has been cast in the HBO series “The Sex Lives of College Girls” as Kimberly, her breakout role.

The series showed Pauline’s character as a dorky, cool, and sheltered college student, and fans praised her acting. Her acting was reminiscent of her younger brother, Timothée Chalamet.

Marc’s son, who made his film debut in 2014, has received critical acclaim for his superb acting. He appeared in several films, including “Hostiles,” “Lady Bird,” “Dune,” and “Little Women.”

Timothée Chalamet and his sister Pauline Chalamet attend The 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 11, 2018, in Santa Monica, California. | Source: Getty Images

The film “Call Me By Your Name,” in which he played Elio, catapulted him to fame. He earned a nomination for Best Actor in the Golden Globe Award and Academy Award.

Timothee and actors Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, and Javier Bardem will star in the second “Dune” movie. The highly-anticipated film will be released in 2023.