Single all the way is one of the Christmas romantic comedies coming out this holiday season. The December 2, 2021 release carries extra weight as it is Netflix’s first gay romantic comedy. With that said, let us introduce you to actor Philemon Chambers, who plays Nick in the film.
Continue reading this ‘Philemon Chambers Biography’ to find out if he is gay, does he have a partner and much more.
Philemon Chambers Above Single all the way
First, let us tell you that his name is pronounced “phil-LEE-mun.”
Now, the rest. Philemon struggled to become an actor since he was 13 years old. So he only had a few small roles in TV series like Criminal Minds and All Rise in your resume, when Single all the way came. Just two weeks after he recovered from COVID, the audition took place.
Two days after he sent in his audition tape, casting director Jonathan Clay Harris contacted him.
Philemon plays Nick, Peter’s (Michael Urie) best friend, a children’s book author and handyman who accompanies Peter back home from Los Angeles for the holidays. Nick is in love with Peter, but Peter is distracted by James (Luke Macfarlane). A clear love triangle.
With this achievement, Philemon also made history as the first black actor to star in an LGBTQ-themed Christmas romantic comedy.
Was Philemon Chambers gay in real life?
Yes. Philemon Chambers is openly gay and also identifies as queer in real life.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he shared how Single all the way gave him the confidence to be fully present. “Going through this role with Nick, I accepted myself more.”
Before, when he first started his career, he said, people couldn’t say who you were openly without judgment.
Meanwhile, growing up, Philemon didn’t know he was gay. “You have to suppress it. And I did for years. I tried to act very masculine.” That continued into adulthood and into his professional life, perhaps until his Netflix show.
Philemon Chambers Partner
Philemon Chambers seems to be someone who doesn’t share much about his dating life even when he was in a relationship. Currently, due to a significant absence of his partner on his social media, people believe that he is still single.
In the aforementioned interview, in November 2021, Philemon certainly had a lot to say around topics like the representation he needed to accept his identity as a gay black man. But, he also seemed to steer clear of relationship questions there.
You can follow him on Instagram @philemonchambers, Twitter @TheRealPhilemon and ‘Philemon Chambers’ in case he changes his tune.
Philemon Chambers Net Worth
As of December 2021, Philemon Chambers has a net worth of nearly $100,000.
It was clear in his mind that he wanted to be an actor ever since he saw The Lion King at the Hollywood Pantages Theater at the age of six.
He is currently represented by ABA Talent Agency, MadCatch Entertainment and Commercials Unlimited in both acting and modeling.
Meanwhile, according to LinkedIn, Philemon has a decade of experience in the entertainment industry and is best known for his appearances in AT&T Digital Home’s ‘Cabin’ commercial, DeVry University’s TV commercials, and CarMax.
How old is Philemon Chambers?
Philemon turns 27 in early 2021.
Related FAQs
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When is Philemon Chambers’ birthday?
February 9th is Philemon’s birthday, making him an Aquarius.
On February 9, 2021, it didn’t feel like a “birthday” for him, especially with the pandemic going on. But his family made sure he and Uncle Reg had the best time. (They share the same birthday.) In that moment, Philemon said, this year taught him not to get down on himself.
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Where did Philemon Chambers come from?
Philemon was born and raised in Compton, California. And although the Hollywood Reporter claims he still lives there today, his Facebook page lists Los Angeles, California as his current home town.
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What did Philemon Chambers share about his family?
Philemon, in his words, is truly blessed to have such a mother. Occasionally, he will express something like “I don’t have many words to express how I feel about my mother… a few stand out but GRATEFUL is what I always say. I am truly blessed to have such a mother! Accept your faults and love yourself for them. Whether your mother is still here or if she is now your angel… be grateful for the time you have ❤️” on his social media.
Philemon also mentioned a brother in the military and another family member, Timothy Chambers, of West Compton.
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How tall is Philemon Chambers?
Philemon Chambers is about 6 feet tall.