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Robert Pattinson
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Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson
13 May 1986 Barnes, London, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Partner(s) | Suki Waterhouse (2018–present; engaged) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Lizzy Pattinson (sister) |
| Awards | Full list |
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Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) is a famous English actor. He is known for acting in big movies and smaller, independent films. Robert is one of the highest-paid actors in the world. In 2010, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people. He was also on the Forbes list of top celebrities.
Robert grew up in Barnes, London, England. He started acting at age fifteen in a London theater group. He had small roles early on, like in Vanity Fair (2004). He became well-known as Cedric Diggory in the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
Pattinson became famous worldwide as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga movies (2008–2012). These movies earned over $3.3 billion around the world! He also starred in romantic movies like Remember Me (2010) and Water for Elephants (2011). Later, he started working on independent films with famous directors. He earned praise for his roles in Cosmopolis (2012), The Lost City of Z (2016), Good Time (2017), High Life (2018), and The Lighthouse (2019). He then returned to big movies, starring in Tenet (2020) and playing Bruce Wayne / Batman in The Batman (2022).
Besides acting, Robert Pattinson is also a musician. He has sung songs for some of his movie soundtracks. He also helps with charity work, supporting groups like the GO Campaign. Robert started modeling as a child. Since 2013, he has been the face of Dior Homme fragrance.
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Robert Pattinson's Early Life and Career
Growing Up in London
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson was born in Barnes, London, England, on 13 May 1986. His father, Richard, had a business importing cars from the United States. His mother, Clare, worked at a modeling agency. Robert has two older sisters, Victoria and Elizabeth. Their family lived in a large Victorian house.
At age four, Robert started attending Tower House School. He became interested in playing the piano and guitar. By age six, he was performing in school plays. He got his first role in a play called Spell for a Rhyme. He also appeared in his school's play of Lord of the Flies.
When he was ten, Robert started delivering newspapers. He earned about £10 each week. As a child, Robert was "untidy" and often didn't do his homework. His sisters sometimes dressed him up as a girl named Claudia. In his free time, he loved playing football, computer games, and watching TV shows. His favorites included Sharky and George and Doctor Who.
His parents later sent him to the Harrodian School. There, Robert was very good at English, which was his favorite subject. As a teenager, he worked as a photo model for British fashion brands. He also performed his own songs at open mic nights in London pubs. He played solo as Bobby Dupea or with his band, Bad Girls.
Robert first thought about a career in music or studying writing at university. He never really thought about acting. A teacher even told him not to join the school drama club. At age thirteen, his father encouraged him to join a local theater group. This was to help him overcome his shyness. After working backstage, he tried out for the play Guys and Dolls. He got his first role as a Cuban dancer. In his next play, Our Town, he played the main character, George Gibbs. A talent agent saw him perform and helped him start his professional acting career. He then appeared in plays like Macbeth and Anything Goes. He planned to go to university, but filming for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire took too long. During this time, he shared a flat in London with his friend, actor Tom Sturridge.
Starting His Acting Journey (2004–2007)
Robert Pattinson's first movie role was in Vanity Fair (2004). He played the son of Reese Witherspoon's character. However, his scenes were cut from the final movie. They can only be seen on the DVD. He said, "My first job I was playing Reese Witherspoon's son and I hadn't done any acting in school." That same year, he had a bigger role in the TV movie Ring of the Nibelungs. He played Giselher, a younger brother who looked up to the hero Siegfried.
In 2005, Robert was cast as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The director said Robert was perfect for the role. Robert learned to scuba dive for the part. For his acting, The Times newspaper called him the "British Star of Tomorrow." The movie made almost $897 million worldwide. It was the highest-earning film of 2005.
In 2006, Robert starred in The Haunted Airman. This was a psychological thriller about a World War II pilot who becomes paralyzed and goes mad. Robert said this was his "best acting experience." Critics liked his performance.
In 2007, Robert had a supporting role in The Bad Mother's Handbook. He played Daniel Gale, a shy young man who liked a girl named Charlotte.
Becoming a Global Star with Twilight (2008–2013)
In 2008, Robert was chosen to play Edward Cullen in Twilight. This movie was based on the popular book by Stephenie Meyer. Robert was worried he wouldn't be able to play the "perfect" character. The movie came out on 21 November 2008. It made Robert a movie star very quickly. Critics liked his chemistry with his co-star Kristen Stewart.
His other movie in 2008 was How to Be, a small comedy-drama. He also played Salvador Dalí in the Spanish-British movie Little Ashes.
Robert played Edward Cullen again in the Twilight sequel, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, released on 20 November 2009. The movie made a lot of money on its first weekend. It earned over $709 million worldwide. Even though the movie got mixed reviews, critics still found Robert "interesting to watch." New Moon made Robert a global star and one of the highest-paid actors.
In 2009, Robert presented an award at the 81st Academy Awards. A documentary about his life and fame, called Robsessed, was released. His next Twilight film, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, came out on 30 June 2010. It earned over $698 million worldwide. Critics praised Robert's acting in this film.
Robert also helped produce and starred in Remember Me, released on 12 March 2010. Some critics praised his acting, saying he had a "screen presence."
In 2011, Robert starred in Water for Elephants. He played Jacob Jankowski. Critics praised his performance. Time magazine said he "radiates a slow magnetism" and called him "star quality."
He played Edward Cullen one more time in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, released on 18 November 2011. It earned over $705 million. Robert also played Georges Duroy in the movie Bel Ami, which premiered in 2012.
Robert starred in Cosmopolis, directed by David Cronenberg. The movie was shown at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Robert's acting was highly praised. One critic said it was a "sensational performance."
He played Edward Cullen for the very last time in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. This movie came out on 16 November 2012. It earned over $829 million worldwide, making it the highest-earning Twilight film.
Independent Films and Acclaim (2014–2019)
In May 2014, two of Robert's films were shown at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. First, he starred in The Rover. He played a simple member of a criminal gang. Critics loved his performance. One critic called it a "career re-defining performance."
Next, he worked with director Cronenberg again in Maps to the Stars. This movie made fun of Hollywood. Robert played Jerome Fontana, a limo driver and actor.
In 2015, two more of his films premiered at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival. He appeared in Queen of the Desert as T. E. Lawrence. Critics found his role "brief but significant."
He then starred in Life as photographer Dennis Stock. The movie was about the friendship between actor James Dean and Stock. Robert's acting was praised. Later in 2015, Robert was in The Childhood of a Leader. He played two roles: a reporter and an older version of the main character. He received praise for his "elegant" performance.
In 2016, Robert appeared in The Lost City of Z. He played British explorer Corporal Henry Costin. He grew a big beard and lost weight for the role. Critics praised his acting, calling him a "subtle scene-stealer."
Robert then starred in Good Time. He played a bank robber named Connie Nikas. This movie was a big turning point in his career. His performance was highly praised. Critics called it his "career-peak" and "most commanding performance." He even got nominated for an award for Best Male Lead.
In 2017, Robert also wrote and starred in a short film for GQ magazine called Fear & Shame. It showed him trying to buy a hot dog in New York while avoiding fans.
The Zellner Brothers' western-comedy Damsel was his first comedy since 2008. Robert played Samuel Alabaster, a strange pioneer looking for his fiancée. His acting was called a "hilariously oddball performance." His last film of 2018 was High Life, a science-fiction drama set in space. Robert played Monte, a criminal who becomes a father on a spaceship. Critics praised his "scorching" performance.
Robert's first role in 2019 was in The Lighthouse. This was a black-and-white psychological horror film. It was shown at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and received great reviews. Robert's acting was called "mesmeric" and "transformative." He received another award nomination for Best Male Lead.
His next two films in 2019 were shown at the 2019 Venice Film Festival. He starred in The King, based on William Shakespeare's plays. He played Louis, The Dauphin. Critics found his performance to be a "scene-stealing" highlight. He then appeared in Waiting for the Barbarians.
Returning to Big Movies (2020–Present)
Robert Pattinson starred as a spy in Christopher Nolan's Tenet (2020). This marked his return to big-budget films. Critics called him "delightful" and praised his chemistry with his co-star. Robert also appeared in The Devil All the Time, a psychological thriller.
In 2022, Robert starred as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves's superhero film The Batman. The director wrote the role with Robert in mind. Some fans were unsure about his casting at first. However, critics praised his portrayal of Batman after the movie was released. In 2023, Robert voiced the main character, a grey heron, in the English version of the Japanese animated film The Boy and the Heron.
Robert is set to star in several upcoming films. These include Bong Joon-ho's science fiction film Mickey 17, the romantic drama The Drama with Zendaya, and the thriller Die, My Love with Jennifer Lawrence. He will also work with Christopher Nolan again in The Odyssey.
Other Things Robert Pattinson Does
Modeling and Endorsements
Robert started modeling at age 12. But he got fewer jobs after he turned 16. He said this was because he started looking more masculine. He used to get many jobs when the "androgynous look" (looking like both a boy and a girl) was popular. He modeled for British teen magazines and for Hackett clothing in 2007.
In 2010, the brand Burberry offered him a big deal to be their model, but he turned it down.
In June 2013, Robert became the new face of Dior Homme fragrance. He has appeared in many ads for the fragrance since then. These include short films and print ads. In 2016, he also became the first ambassador for Dior Homme menswear. He has worked with famous photographers like Karl Lagerfeld. Robert has said that Dior feels "timeless" and like a "monument."
Music Career
Robert Pattinson has played the guitar and piano since he was four years old. He also writes his own music. He sings two songs on the Twilight movie soundtrack: "Never Think" and "Let Me Sign." The director put his songs in the movie without him knowing at first. He agreed that they made the scenes better. The soundtrack for his film How to Be also has three original songs sung by Robert. He has said, "Music is my back-up plan if acting fails." In 2010, he won an award for being one of "Hollywood's Most Influential Top Unexpected Musicians."
In 2013, Robert played guitar on the song "Birds" by the band Death Grips. In 2017, he said he would contribute music to his film Damsel. He said he uses his musical creativity in his acting now. In 2019, Robert worked with the band Tindersticks on the song "Willow" for the High Life soundtrack.
In 2020, Robert made a short appearance in the band Haim's performance of "3 a.m." on a TV show. He recited the spoken part of the song.
Helping Others (Philanthropy)
Robert Pattinson is involved in charity work. At a charity event in 2009, he helped raise $56,000 for a cause. In 2010, he donated his own artwork to an organization that helps missing children. He also donated a sketch that sold for $6,400. The money went to a homeless center. In 2010, he took part in a TV fundraiser for Haiti after an earthquake. He also signed a guitar for an auction to help the Midnight Mission. He raised $80,000 for the GO Campaign by offering a chance to meet him on the set of Breaking Dawn.
In 2011, he helped raise awareness for cancer during an awards speech. In 2013, he visited Children's Hospital Los Angeles and did arts and crafts with patients. In September 2013, he joined International Medical Corps to help raise awareness about disaster preparedness. He bought a cello made from recycled materials at a charity auction. In 2014, he donated signed items for a prostate cancer research fundraiser. He also donated his bike for an auction to help the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
In 2015, Robert became the first ambassador for the GO Campaign. He said he loves how the campaign helps children and young adults around the world. In 2019, he co-hosted a charity event at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. He and Helen Mirren donated $500,000 to a refugee aid group.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Robert donated to GO Campaign emergency funds. These funds provided food and hygiene products to families in need. While filming The Batman in 2020, Robert surprised a ten-year-old autistic Batman fan with gifts. The boy had waited every day to meet him.
Robert Pattinson's Personal Life
Robert Pattinson prefers to keep his personal life private. He doesn't like the paparazzi (photographers who follow celebrities) or tabloid news. He has talked about having anxiety when he first became famous.
Robert is in a relationship with English singer and actress Suki Waterhouse. They have been together since 2018. In March 2024, they welcomed their first child, a daughter. They are reportedly engaged and live in Los Angeles.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Wax statues of Robert Pattinson were added to the Madame Tussauds museums in London and New York City in 2010. Robert, along with his Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, put his handprints, footprints, and signature in wet concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 2011. In 2014, a Russian astronomer named an asteroid he discovered after Robert Pattinson. It is called 246789 Pattinson.
Robert Pattinson's Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Vanity Fair | Adult Rawdy Crawley | Deleted scenes |
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Cedric Diggory | |
| 2008 | How to Be | Art | |
| Twilight | Edward Cullen | ||
| 2009 | Little Ashes | Salvador Dalí | |
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Edward Cullen | ||
| 2010 | Remember Me | Tyler Hawkins | Also executive producer |
| The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Edward Cullen | ||
| Love & Distrust | Richard | Segment: The Summer House | |
| 2011 | Water for Elephants | Jacob Jankowski | |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Edward Cullen | ||
| 2012 | Bel Ami | Georges Duroy | |
| Cosmopolis | Eric Packer | ||
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Edward Cullen | ||
| 2014 | The Rover | Reynolds | |
| Maps to the Stars | Jerome Fontana | ||
| 2015 | Queen of the Desert | T. E. Lawrence | |
| Life | Dennis Stock | ||
| 2016 | The Childhood of a Leader | Charles Marker / Adult Prescott | |
| The Lost City of Z | Henry Costin | ||
| 2017 | Good Time | Constantine "Connie" Nikas | |
| 2018 | Damsel | Samuel Alabaster | |
| High Life | Monte | ||
| 2019 | The Lighthouse | Ephraim Winslow / Thomas Howard | |
| The King | The Dauphin | ||
| Waiting for the Barbarians | Officer Mandel | ||
| 2020 | Tenet | Neil | |
| The Devil All the Time | Preston Teagardin | ||
| 2022 | The Batman | Bruce Wayne / Batman | |
| 2023 | The Boy and the Heron | The Grey Heron | Voice; English dub |
| 2025 | Mickey 17  |
Mickey Barnes | Post-production |
| TBA | Die, My Love |
TBA | Post-production |
| The Drama |
TBA | Post-production |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Ring of the Nibelungs | Giselher | Television film |
| 2006 | The Haunted Airman | Toby Jugg | |
| 2007 | The Bad Mother's Handbook | Daniel Gale |
Robert Pattinson's Music
Discography
| Year | Title | Album | Artist | Notes |
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| 2013 | "Birds" | Government Plates | Death Grips | Played guitar |
Soundtrack Songs
| Year | Title | Soundtrack |
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| 2008 | "Never Think" | Twilight |
| "Let Me Sign" | ||
| 2009 | "Chokin' on the Dust" (Part 1) | How to Be |
| "Chokin' on the Dust" (Part 2) | ||
| "Doin' Fine" | ||
| 2018 | "Honeybun" | Damsel |
| 2019 | "Willow" (with tindersticks) | High Life |
See also
In Spanish: Robert Pattinson para niños
