Timothée Chalamet Earns First Grammy Nomination
Timothée Chalamet has received his first Grammy Award nomination for his vocal contributions to the soundtrack of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. The actor is nominated in the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media category.
Details of the Nomination
The Grammy nominations were announced on November 7, ahead of the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled for February. Chalamet’s role as the legendary Bob Dylan in the James Mangold-directed film, which captures Dylan’s rise in the 1960s American folk scene, has been widely acclaimed.
"The ‘Marty Supreme’ star can officially add a Grammy nomination to his many accolades."
Chalamet’s Performance and Other Honors
At 29, Chalamet performed his own guitar playing and vocals live during filming. His lead role earned critical praise and several prestigious nominations and awards, including:
- Screen Actors Guild Award win
- Golden Globe nomination
- Academy Award nomination
Other cast members, such as Edward Norton (Pete Seeger) and Monica Barbaro (Joan Baez), also performed live recordings of their singing.
About A Complete Unknown
The film explores Bob Dylan’s emergence as a prominent figure in the folk music scene during the 1960s, blending dramatic storytelling with authentic musical performances.
"Notably, the Dune star played the guitar and did his own singing throughout filming — often with live-recorded vocals."
Summary: Timothée Chalamet, acclaimed for portraying Bob Dylan, received his first Grammy nomination for the authentic live-recorded soundtrack of A Complete Unknown, adding to his growing list of honors.