Armie Hammer
Armie Hammer is an American actor. A son of businessman Michael Armand Hammer and a great-grandson of oil tycoon Armand Hammer, he began his acting career with guest appearances in several television series. Hammer’s first leading role was as Billy Graham in the 2008 film Billy: The Early Years, and he gained wider recognition for his portrayal of the twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in David Fincher‘s biographical drama film The Social Network (2010), for which he won the Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Armie Hammer came to prominence with his roles in films like “The Social Network,” where he played the Winklevoss twins, and “J. Edgar,” directed by Clint Eastwood. However, it was his 2017 film “Call Me by Your Name,” directed by Luca Guadagnino, that truly catapulted him to international stardom. Following this, he starred in a range of films such as “Free Fire,” “Sorry to Bother You,” and “On the Basis of Sex,” where he portrayed the late Marty Ginsburg opposite Felicity Jones.
Over the course of his career, Hammer has collaborated with a multitude of other artists and celebrities. He shared the screen with Timothée Chalamet in “Call Me by Your Name,” Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network,” Leonardo DiCaprio in “J. Edgar,” Brie Larson in “Free Fire,” and Lily James in “Rebecca.” He has also worked with directors like Clint Eastwood, David Fincher, and Boots Riley. In addition, Hammer acted alongside Felicity Jones, Sam Waterston, and Kathy Bates in “On the Basis of Sex,” a film that depicted the life of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Moreover, he teamed up with Dev Patel in “Hotel Mumbai” and appeared with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in “The Lone Ranger.”
When it comes to recognition, Armie Hammer has been honored with several awards. For his performance in “Call Me by Your Name,” he received a Critics’ Choice Movie Award nomination. Additionally, his portrayal of the Winklevoss twins in “The Social Network” garnered him a Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his role in “Sorry to Bother You.”