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Robert Pattinson
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Pattinson at the 2025 Berlinale
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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) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Lizzy Pattinson (sister) |
| Awards | Full list |
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Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born May 13, 1986) is an English actor. He is known for playing unusual characters in many different kinds of movies. Pattinson has starred in both big-budget movies and smaller independent films. He is one of the world's highest-paid actors. His movies have earned over $4.7 billion worldwide. In 2010, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Pattinson was born and raised in London. He started acting in a London theater club when he was thirteen. He first appeared in movies in small roles. He played Cedric Diggory in the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). He became famous worldwide for playing Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series from 2008 to 2012.
After Twilight, Pattinson chose to work on independent films with unique directors. He received praise for his roles in the crime drama Good Time (2017) and the scary movie The Lighthouse (2019). He later returned to big-budget movies. He starred in the thriller Tenet (2020) and played the superhero in The Batman (2022).
Besides acting, Pattinson has sung on several movie soundtracks. He also does charity work, supporting groups like the GO Campaign. He has been a model for the Dior Homme fragrance since 2013. He has been in a relationship with singer and actress Suki Waterhouse since 2018, and they have one child.
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Early life
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson was born in Barnes, a part of London, England, on May 13, 1986. His father, Richard, imported cars from the United States. His mother, Clare, worked at a modeling agency. He has two older sisters, Victoria and Elizabeth. Pattinson started learning piano and guitar when he was four years old.
As a child, his sisters would often dress him up as a girl and call him Claudia. He enjoyed playing soccer, video games, and watching TV. At age twelve, he was asked to leave his school, Tower House. His parents then sent him to the Harrodian School. He was very good at English, which was his favorite subject. As a teenager, he worked as a model for British fashion brands. He also performed music with his guitar at local pubs.
Pattinson did not plan to be an actor. His father encouraged him to join the Barnes Theatre Company to overcome his shyness. At first, he worked backstage. Then, he got a small part as a dancer in the play Guys and Dolls. Later, he played the main character in Our Town. A talent agent saw him in that play and helped him start his professional acting career.
Career
2004–2007: Early Roles
Pattinson's first movie role was in Vanity Fair (2004), but his scenes were cut from the final film. They can only be seen on the DVD. That same year, he had a bigger role in the TV movie Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King.
In 2005, Pattinson played Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For this role, he learned how to scuba dive. His performance was praised, and The Times newspaper called him the "British Star of Tomorrow." The movie was a huge success, earning almost $897 million worldwide.
In 2006, he starred in The Haunted Airman, a TV thriller. He played a pilot from World War II who becomes paralyzed and mentally unwell. Critics liked his performance. The next year, he had a supporting role in the TV drama The Bad Mother's Handbook.
2008–2013: The Twilight Saga and Global Fame
In 2008, Pattinson starred as the vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight, based on the popular novel. He acted alongside Kristen Stewart, who played Bella Swan. The director, Catherine Hardwicke, felt Pattinson was perfect for the role. The movie was a big hit, and critics praised the chemistry between Pattinson and Stewart.
He returned as Edward Cullen in the sequel, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, in 2009. The film was even more successful, earning over $711 million worldwide. In 2010, he starred in the drama Remember Me and the third Twilight film, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
In 2011, Pattinson starred in Water for Elephants with Reese Witherspoon. He also appeared in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. The following year, he starred in the drama Bel Ami and the thriller Cosmopolis. His performance in Cosmopolis was highly praised by critics.
He played Edward Cullen for the last time in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012). This movie was the most successful of the series, making over $829 million. The Twilight series made Pattinson a global star.
2014–2019: Focus on Independent Films
After Twilight, Pattinson chose to act in smaller, independent films to show his range as an actor. In 2014, he starred in the futuristic movie The Rover and the drama Maps to the Stars. Critics praised his performances in both films.
In 2015, he played T. E. Lawrence (also known as Lawrence of Arabia) in Queen of the Desert. He also played a photographer in the movie Life, about the actor James Dean. Later that year, he had two roles in the film The Childhood of a Leader.
Pattinson appeared in The Lost City of Z in 2016. He played Corporal Henry Costin, an explorer in the Amazon rainforest. For this role, he grew a thick beard and lost nearly 35 pounds.
In 2017, he starred in the crime thriller Good Time. He played a bank robber trying to get through the criminal world of New York. Many critics said it was the best performance of his career. He then starred in the western-comedy Damsel (2018) and the science-fiction drama High Life (2018).
In 2019, Pattinson starred in the black-and-white horror film The Lighthouse. His performance was called "mesmeric" by The Guardian. He also played a French prince in The King and an officer in Waiting for the Barbarians.
2020–present: Return to Mainstream Films
Pattinson returned to big-budget movies with Christopher Nolan's spy film Tenet (2020). He played a spy handler named Neil. That same year, he played a preacher in the thriller The Devil All theTime.
In 2022, Pattinson took on the famous role of Batman in The Batman. The director, Matt Reeves, wrote the part with Pattinson in mind. The film was a huge success, and critics praised his performance as the dark superhero. In 2023, he voiced the Grey Heron in the English version of the animated film The Boy and the Heron.
In 2025, Pattinson starred in the science fiction film Mickey 17. He played a space crew member who can be brought back to life after dying. He also appeared in the thriller Die, My Love. He is set to appear in several upcoming films, including a sequel to The Batman.
Other Work
Modeling
Pattinson started modeling when he was twelve. He said he got a lot of jobs at first because he "looked like a girl," which was a popular look at the time. As he got older and looked more masculine, he got less work.
In 2013, he became the face of the Dior Homme fragrance. He has appeared in many ads for the brand. In 2016, he also became an ambassador for Dior Homme menswear. He has worked with famous photographers like Karl Lagerfeld and Peter Lindbergh.
Music
Pattinson plays the guitar and piano and writes his own music. He sang two songs on the Twilight soundtrack: "Never Think" and "Let Me Sign." The director added his songs to the movie, and Pattinson agreed they made the scenes better. He also performed songs for the movie How to Be.
He has said that music is his "back-up plan if acting fails." In 2013, he played guitar on a song by the band Death Grips. He also released a song called "Willow" with the band Tindersticks for the High Life soundtrack in 2019.
Charity Work
Pattinson supports many charities. He has helped raise money for amfAR, an organization that fights AIDS, and the GO Campaign, which helps children around the world. In 2010, he took part in a telethon to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti.
In 2013, he visited the Children's Hospital Los Angeles to spend time with young patients. He has also supported campaigns to raise awareness for cancer and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In 2015, he became the first ambassador for the GO Campaign. During the COVID-19 lockdown, he donated to help families in London and Los Angeles.
Personal life
Pattinson prefers to keep his personal life private. He does not like the attention from paparazzi and tabloid news. He has said that being famous has caused him to feel anxiety.
From 2009 to 2013, he was in a relationship with his Twilight co-star, Kristen Stewart. In 2012, their relationship faced challenges when Stewart was seen with her movie director. They broke up for a short time but got back together, before splitting for good in May 2013.
From 2014 to 2017, he was in a relationship with singer FKA Twigs. They were engaged but later ended their relationship.
Since 2018, Pattinson has been with English singer and actress Suki Waterhouse. They became engaged in December 2023. In March 2024, they had their first child, a daughter.
Acting Credits and Honors
According to the website Rotten Tomatoes, some of Pattinson's best-rated films are Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Good Time (2017), The Lighthouse (2019), and The Batman (2022).
In 2010, wax statues of Pattinson were placed in Madame Tussauds museums in London and New York. In 2011, he, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner placed their handprints and footprints in concrete at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. In 2014, a Russian astronomer named an asteroid he discovered 246789 Pattinson in his honor.
Images for kids
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Pattinson describes Jean-Paul Belmondo as his favorite actor.
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See also
In Spanish: Robert Pattinson para niños
