Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson | |
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 Pattinson at the Twilight premiere in Los Angeles | |
| Born | Robert Thomas Pattinson |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, musician |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Robert Pattinson (born 13 May 1986)[1] is an English actor, model and musician.[2] He is best known for playing Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of Twilight, based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer, and for the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.[3][4][5]
Early life
Pattinson was born in London, England. His mother, Clare, worked for a modeling agency, and his father, Richard, imported vintage cars from the U.S.[6] Pattinson attended Tower House School and Harrodian School.[7] He became involved in amateur theatre through the Barnes Theatre Company. After some backstage experience there, he took on acting roles. He caught the attention of an acting agent in a production of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and began looking for professional roles. Since then he has performed in an amateur version of Macbeth at the Old Sorting Office Arts Centre, as well as trying his hand at modeling.
Career
Modeling
He began his modeling career when he was twelve years old, but it wound down only four years later. He has blamed his lack of work as a model on his masculine appearance. Pattinson explained in December 2008, "When I first started I was quite tall and looked like a girl, so I got lots of jobs, because it was during that period where the androgynous look was cool. Then, I guess, I became too much of a guy, so I never got any more jobs. I had the most unsuccessful modeling career."[8]
Pattinson appeared in the advertising campaign for Hackett's Autumn 2007 collection.
Acting
He had supporting roles in the made for television film Ring of the Nibelungs in 2004 and in director Mira Nair’s Vanity Fair, although his scenes in the latter were deleted, and only appear on the DVD version. In May 2005 he was slated to appear in the UK premiere of The Woman Before at the Royal Court Theatre, but was fired shortly before the opening night and was replaced by Tom Riley.
Later that year he played Cedric Diggory in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Consequently, he was named that year's British Star of Tomorrow by The Times.[9] He also has more than once been touted as the next Jude Law.[10][7][11]
Pattinson played Edward Cullen in the movie Twilight, based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling novel of the same name, which was released on 21 November 2008 in North America. According to TV Guide, Pattinson was initially apprehensive about auditioning for the role of Edward Cullen, fearful that he wouldn't be able to live up to the "perfection" expected from the character.[12] He will reprise his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight sequel, New Moon, which began filming in March 2009.[13]
Pattinson also had lead roles in the feature films Little Ashes (in which he plays Salvador Dalí), How To Be (a British comedy) and the short film The Summer House. In 2010, he will appear in a theatre production for producer David Pugh.[14]
He appeared and presented at the 81st Academy Awards on 22 February 2009.
Music
Pattinson plays guitar and piano, and composes his own music.[15] He also appears as the singer of two songs on the Twilight soundtrack: "Never Think", which he co-wrote with Sam Bradley,[16] and "Let Me Sign", which was written by Marcus Foster and Bobby Long.[17] The songs were included in the film after director Catherine Hardwicke added Pattinson's recordings into an early cut without his knowledge, and he agreed that "one of them specifically, it really made the scene better. It was like it was supposed to be there."[2] The soundtrack for the film How To Be features three original songs performed by Pattinson[18] and written by composer Joe Hastings.[19]
Aside from recording for the soundtracks, Pattinson has said, "I've never really recorded anything - I just played in pubs and stuff", and when asked about a professional music career, he said, "Music is my back-up plan if acting fails."[2] In 2008, he also performed with his first girlfriend's current boyfriend's band, called Bad Girls.[20]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ring of the Nibelungs | Giselher | Television film |
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Cedric Diggory | |
| 2006 | The Haunted Airman | Toby Jugg | Television film |
| 2007 | The Bad Mother's Handbook | Daniel Gale | Television film |
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Cedric Diggory | Cameo | |
| 2008 | How To Be | Art | Strasbourg Film Festival Award for Best Actor[21] |
| Twilight | Edward Cullen | MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance Male MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss MTV Movie Award for Best Fight | |
| 2009 | Little Ashes | Salvador Dalí | |
| New Moon | Edward Cullen | post-production | |
| 2010 | Remember Me | Tyler Roth | filming |
References
- ^ "Robert Pattinson". People.com. Retrieved 3 April 2009.
- ^ a b c Gina McIntyre (9 October 2008). "Robert Pattinson on his 'Twilight' songs: 'Music is my backup plan if acting fails'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Sona Charaipotra (14 November 2008). "A Night Out With - Robert Pattinson". New York Times.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Text "accessdate-2009-02-11" ignored (help) - ^ Rebecca Murray (31 July 2008). "Robert Pattinson Discusses 'Twilight'". About.com. Retrieved 11 February 2009.
- ^ Hillary Atkin (16 November 2008). "Exclusive Interview: Robert Pattinson". Fandango. Retrieved 11 February 2009.
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- ^ a b Flora Stubbs (17 November 2005). "Potter star 'next Jude Law'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2 October 2008.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ New York Magazine
- ^ Lisa Dillon (26 May 2005). "Almost famous". The Times. Retrieved 2 October 2008.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Top 20 Rising Stars Under 30". Saturday Night Magazine. 29 July 2008. Retrieved 2 October 2008.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Teen People Names 'Artists of the Year' and 'What's Next'". Starpulse. 2 November 2005. Retrieved 2 October 2008.
- ^ "Before the Spotlight, Twilight's Robert Pattinson Was Intimidated by "Perfect" Role" TV Guide. November 21, 2008. Retrieved on November 26 2008.
- ^ Seacrest, Ryan (Interviewer); Stewart, Kristen (Subject). On Air with Ryan Seacrest - Interview with Kristen Stewart (Radio interview). Event occurs at 00:02:50. Retrieved 14 December 2008.
{{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter|year2=ignored (help) KIIS-FM - ^ David Benedict (13 February 2009). "'Equus' closure prompts rumors". Variety. Retrieved 23 February 2009.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Robert Pattinson: 'I'm Really Not That Interesting'". The Improper. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Sam Bradley Interview". Portrait Magazine. December 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Becky Reed. "Twilight Star Talks Soundtrack". Click Music. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- ^ "Robert Pattinson Sings Three Songs in Indie Flick How to Be". Us Magazine. 11 March 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Text "accessdate-2009-03-31" ignored (help) - ^ "Songs composed by Joe Hastings in Indie Flick How to Be". How To Be. 9 March 2009.
{{cite web}}: Text "accessdate-2009-03-31" ignored (help) - ^ Katrina-Kasey Wheeler (10 January 2009). "Music: Robert Pattinson's back up plan". Pop Media Examiner.
{{cite web}}: Text "accessdate-2009-01-30" ignored (help) - ^ Strasbourg International Film Festival: 2008 Awards
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