Philemon Chambers

Philemon Chambers
Born
Johnathan Philemon Chambers

(1994-02-09) February 9, 1994 (age 32)
Compton, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2020–present

Philemon Chambers (born February 9, 1994) is an American actor.

Early life and education

Chambers grew up in Compton, California. He decided at age six that he wanted to become an actor. Chambers is open about being bullied as a child and teenager, as well as his struggles with body dysmorphia.

Career

Chambers started acting at the age of thirteen. Chambers had small roles on several television series, including Criminal Minds and All Rise.

In 2021, Chambers portrayed Nick in the Netflix holiday rom-com Single All the Way. It was his first major feature film.

In 2022, Chambers joined the cast of Walker: Independence.

Personal life

Chambers identifies as queer.

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
2022 CinEuphoria Awards Best Actor in a Short Film - International Competition Nominated
The Queerties Film Performance Single All the Way Nominated

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 1 2 "Philemon Chambers". July Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  4. ↑ Thao, Phillipe (December 21, 2021). "'Single All the Way' Roundtable: Michael Urie and Philemon Chambers on Queer Joy".
  5. ↑ "'Single All the Way' Star Philemon Chambers Plays It Cool". W Magazine. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (2022-03-14). "'Walker: Independence': Philemon Chambers Joins CW Pilot As Series Regular". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  7. ↑ "Awards & Nominations 2021". JTIFF. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  8. ↑ "Film Performance". Queerty. Retrieved 2025-10-16.