Robert Pattinson | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Pattinson in 2018 | |
| Born | Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson 13 May 1986 |
| 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[1][2] (born 13 May 1986) is an English actor. Known for starring in both big-budget and independent films, Pattinson has ranked among the world's highest-paid actors. In 2010, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
After starting to act in a London theatre club at age 15, Pattinson began his film career by playing Cedric Diggory in the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012), which grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. After starring in the romantic dramas Remember Me (2010) and Water for Elephants (2011), Pattinson began working in independent films from auteur directors. He received praise for his starring roles in David Cronenberg's thriller Cosmopolis (2012), James Gray's adventure drama The Lost City of Z (2016), the Safdie Brothers' crime drama Good Time (2017), Claire Denis' science-fiction drama High Life (2018), and Robert Eggers' psychological horror film The Lighthouse (2019). He returned to mainstream films with a leading role in Christopher Nolan's spy film Tenet (2020), and starred as Bruce Wayne / Batman in Matt Reeves' superhero film The Batman (2022).
Aside from acting, Pattinson plays music and has sung on several soundtracks for film. He supports several charities, including the GO Campaign, and has been the face of Dior Homme fragrance since 2013.
- ^ "Getting to know the "Twilight" actors". Newsday. 2008. Archived from the original on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2008.
- ^ "Robert Pattinson Biography". The Biography Channel UK. The Biography Channel. A&E Television Networks and Disney-ABC Television Group. Archived from the original on 5 July 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.