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Who is Robert Pattinson?
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson is an English actor, model, producer, and individual active in music. He is recognized for the parts he has played, including ‘Cedric Diggory’ in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,’ and ‘Edward Cullen’ in the ‘Twilight’ film franchise. From a young age, Pattinson began his acting career, born in London, England. His professional journey began at fifteen, marked by his appearance in the renowned film ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’.
He was subsequently chosen for the film series ‘Twilight’, which was based on the novel series of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. In the series, five films were released, each featuring Pattinson as the vampire ‘Edward Cullen’. Pattinson’s career gained widespread acclaim due to the box office success of the films. He has collected several prizes, featuring the ‘Hollywood Film Festival’ award and the ‘Scream Award’. He has been recognized by ‘TIME’ magazine as one of its ‘100 Most Influential People in the World’, alongside being listed among ‘Forbes’ ‘Most Powerful Celebrities Worldwide’. Also renowned for his charitable endeavors, he contributed to raising cancer awareness through his participation in ‘The Cancer Bites Campaign.’ Simultaneously, he was involved with the ‘Prostate Cancer Research Foundation.’.
| Real Name/Full Name | Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson |
| Date Of Birth | 13 May 1986 |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Birthplace | London, England. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Father Name | Richard Pattinson. |
| Mother Name | Clare Pattinson. |
| Hair Color | Gold Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Spouse Name | N/A |
| Children Name | N/A |
| Siblings Name | Lizzy Pattinson, and Victoria Pattinson. |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Net Worth | $100 Million. |
Early Life & Education
Born on May 13, 1986, in London, the United Kingdom, is Robert Pattinson. He was born as the youngest of three children to Clare Pattinson, a model scout for her mother, and Richard Pattinson, who traded vintage vehicles for his father. He spent his youth in a modest dwelling in Barnes with older sisters named Lizzy Pattinson and Victoria Pattinson. Since childhood, Robert Pattinson has been learning to play the guitar and piano.
At Tower House School, he was expelled at 12 for shoplifting adult magazines from a post office and subsequently selling them to his male classmates, actions that led to his expulsion. He completed his schooling at Harrodian School. Robert Pattinson, as a teenager, earned extra money by modeling for British fashion labels and publications. Additionally, he developed a fascination with cinema, vowing to be a fan of actors like Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, and Jean-Paul Belmondo.
At times in his late teens and early twenties, he entertained in London pubs by playing acoustic guitar at open mic nights, singing his own songs alone or occasionally with his band Bad Girls. Robert Pattinson contemplated becoming a musician or attending university to study speech-writing, but he never considered following an acting career; his high school theatre teacher warned him against joining the club since he was not fit for the creative arts. At the age of 13, he enrolled in the local amateur theatre company, Barnes Theatre Company, after his father convinced him to join due to his nervous disposition.
Career
In 2004, Robert Pattinson made his debut on television in the drama series ‘Ring of the Nibelungs.’ Around the same time, he portrayed a minor role in the film ‘Vanity Fair.’. Shortly, he got to know Mike Newell, who, as it turned out, would helm the fourth installment in the ‘Harry Potter’ film saga, ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.’. His acquaintance assisted him in securing the part of ‘Cedric Diggory,’ a pal of Harry Potter, in the film. His contributions were recognized, which in turn earned him recognition. In the fifth movie of the ‘Harry Potter’ series, ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,’ he appeared in a small role.
In the 2008 film ‘Twilight,’ Pattinson played the role of ‘Edward Cullen.’. The film was the initial entry in the ‘Twilight’ movie franchise. The film, centered on the romantic connection between Bella Swan, a girl, and Edward Cullen, a vampire, achieved great popularity. His chemistry with co-star Kristen Stewart, which he shared, was also highly praised. In 2009, he rejoined the ‘Twilight’ ensemble for the sequel, ‘Twilight: New Moon,’ which was directed by Chris Weitz and premiered on November 16th of that year. Like its predecessor, the film achieved massive commercial success, earning over $700 million globally.
In 2010, the third installment of the ‘Twilight’ series was brought out, and Pattinson kept portraying the character of ‘Edward Cullen’. Directed by David Slade, this film was similarly successful at the box office, just like the sequels. Over the subsequent years, he also featured in both ‘Part 1′ and ‘Part 2′ of ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’, released in 2011 and 2012. The movies explored the conflict that Bella and Edward endure due to being part human and part vampire.
Meanwhile, Pattinson was also featured in additional films like ‘Love and Distrust’ (2010), where he played the lead, and ‘Remember Me’ (2010), a romantic movie in which he took the central role. Some of the films in which Pattinson starred throughout this time include ‘Cosmopolis’ (2012), ‘The Rover’ (2014), ‘Maps to the Stars’ (2014), and ‘Queen of the Desert’ (2015). In October 2016, his movie ‘The Lost City of Z’ was released. Directed by James Gray, this film is a biographical adventure drama, derived from a book of the same name by David Grann. Pattinson takes on the lead role, portraying ‘Corporal Henry Costin’. Despite positive critical reception, the film performed poorly at the box office.
Subsequently, he tried experimenting by assuming various roles in movies ranging from crime to comedy and horror genres. His filmography includes ‘Good Time’ (2017), ‘Damsel’ (2018), ‘High Life’ (2018), and ‘The Lighthouse’ (2019). He took on the role of ‘The Dauphin’ in the 2019 historical drama film ‘The King,’ directed by David Michôd. This film was based on a collection of plays by William Shakespeare. In that same year, he took on the role of ‘Officer Mandel’ in the English-language Italian drama film ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’, directed by Ciro Guerra. The premiere of the film took place on September 6, 2019, at Venice Film Festival.
In 2015, the Deauville American Film Festival bestowed the Hollywood Rising Star Award upon him for his film Life performance. In 2020, Pattinson led the ranking of “The Most Attractive Men Worldwide” with a Golden Ratio of 92.15%. In 2022, Pattinson portrayed Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves’s superhero film The Batman that was released in 2022. The movie also features Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, and John Turturro.
Filmography
Movies
- 2004 Vanity Fair
- 2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- 2008 How to Be
- 2008 Twilight
- 2009 Little Ashes
- 2009 The Twilight Saga: New Moon
- 2010 Remember Me
- 2010 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
- 2010 Love & Distrust
- 2011 Water for Elephants
- 2011 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
- 2012 Bel Ami
- 2012 Cosmopolis
- 2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
- 2014 The Rover
- 2014 Maps to the Stars
- 2015 Queen of the Desert
- 2015 Life
- 2016 The Childhood of a Leader
- 2016 The Lost City of Z
- 2017 Good Time
- 2018 Damsel
- 2018 High Life
- 2019 The Lighthouse
- 2019 The King
- 2019 Waiting for the Barbarians
- 2020 Tenet
- 2020 The Devil All the Time
- 2022 The Batman
- 2023 The Boy and the Heron (Voice)
- 2025 Mickey 17
- 2025 Die My Love
- 2025 Marty Supreme (Voice)
- 2026 The Drama
TV Series
- 2004 Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King (TV Series)
- 2006 The Haunted Airman (TV Series)
- 2007 The Bad Mother’s Handbook (TV Series)
Personal Life
Pattinson has frequently been at the center of attention in his personal life. He has had a previous relationship with Kristen Stewart, his co-star from the ‘Twilight’ films. For the past few years, he has been romantically linked to model Suki Waterhouse. The couple celebrated the arrival of their first daughter, born in March 2024, as a new chapter in their journey began.
Since mid-2018, Suki Waterhouse, an actress, has been Robert Pattinson’s romantic partner. The couple was living in London as of July 2020. Robert Pattinson has dated various women, including Suki Waterhouse (2018), Mia Wasikowska (2017-2018), Nettie Wakefield (2014), Dylan Penn (2013), Katy Perry (2012), Kristen Stewart (2009-2013), Nikki Reed (2009).
Net Worth
Pattinson has accrued a net worth of about $100 million, primarily through his acting, endorsement deals, and music ventures. His holdings encompass properties in London and Los Angeles, illustrating a way of life that strikes a balance between seclusion and the pressures of global celebrity.
