Philemon Chambers
American actor (born 1994)
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Philemon Chambers (born February 9, 1994) is an American actor.
Born
February 9, 1994
Johnathan Philemon Chambers
February 9, 1994
Compton, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Yearsactive2020–present
Philemon Chambers | |
|---|---|
| Born | Johnathan Philemon Chambers February 9, 1994 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life and education
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
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
Chambers identifies as queer.[2]
Filmography
Actor
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Family Therapy | Short |
Awards and nominations
| 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] |
