How Timothée Chalamet’s drama teacher helped him change his life

By Home - CBSNews.com Jan 22, 2026 | 7:13 PM

Harry Shifman, one of Timothée Chalamet’s former teachers, fought for the “A Complete Unknown” star’s acceptance into LaGuardia High School after he was initially rejected.

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How Timothée Chalamet’s drama teacher helped him change his life