Philemon Chambers
Philemon Chambers | |
|---|---|
| Born | Johnathan Philemon Chambers February 9, 1994 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Philemon Chambers (born February 9, 1994) is an American actor.
Early life and education
[edit]Chambers grew up in Compton, California.[1] He decided at age six that he wanted to become an actor.[2] Chambers is open about being bullied as a child and teenager, as well as his struggles with body dysmorphia.[3]
Career
[edit]Chambers started acting at the age of thirteen.[2] Chambers had small roles on several television series, including Criminal Minds and All Rise.[1][3]
In 2021, Chambers portrayed Nick in the Netflix holiday rom-com Single All the Way.[4] It was his first major feature film.[5]
In 2022, Chambers joined the cast of Walker: Independence.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Chambers identifies as queer.[2]
Filmography
[edit]Actor
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Of Hearts and Castles | Marcus | Short (credited as Johnathan P. Chambers) |
| 2021 | Single All the Way | Nick | |
| 2022 | Johnny Brown | Short | |
| 2022–2023 | Walker: Independence | Augustus | |
| 2023 | Cupcakes | Kellam | Short |
| 2025 | Beauty In Black | Andy |
Director
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Family Therapy | Short |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival | Best Actor | Of Hearts and Castles | Nominated | [7] |
| 2022 | CinEuphoria Awards | Best Actor in a Short Film - International Competition | Nominated | ||
| The Queerties | Film Performance | Single All the Way | Nominated | [8] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for 'Single All the Way' Actor Philemon Chambers". Pride Source. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- 1 2 3 Abramovitch, Seth (2021-12-02). "Next Big Thing: Philemon Chambers on Starring as First Black Actor in an LGBTQ Christmas Rom-Com". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- 1 2 "Philemon Chambers". July Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ↑ Thao, Phillipe (December 21, 2021). "'Single All the Way' Roundtable: Michael Urie and Philemon Chambers on Queer Joy".
- ↑ "'Single All the Way' Star Philemon Chambers Plays It Cool". W Magazine. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2022-03-14). "'Walker: Independence': Philemon Chambers Joins CW Pilot As Series Regular". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ↑ "Awards & Nominations 2021". JTIFF. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ↑ "Film Performance". Queerty. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
External links
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Categories:
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Male actors from Compton, California
- American queer male actors
- American male television actors
- 20th-century African-American male actors
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century African-American male actors
- 21st-century American LGBTQ people
- 21st-century American male actors
- African-American LGBTQ people
- American gay actors