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Kellan Lutz
Lutz, August 2008
Born
Kellan Christopher Lutz
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active1999-present
Websitehttp://www.kellanlutz.com/index.html

Kellan Christopher Lutz (born March 15, 1985) is an American film and television actor, who is best known for playing Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series. Before acting, he was an Abercrombie & Fitch model.

Early life

Lutz is the middle child of one sister and six brothers. He was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, and was raised throughout North Dakota, the Midwest, and Arizona. He started modeling when he was 13 or 14 years old. After graduating high school he moved to California to attend Chapman University for chemical engineering, but later decided to pursue an acting career instead.[1] Had he not chosen this path, however, he also considered trying to become a Navy SEAL.[1][2]

Career

Lutz at a Twilight convention in February 2009

Lutz has acted on a number of television shows. He had recurring roles on Model Citizens and The Comeback, and smaller roles in episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, CSI: NY, Summerland, Six Feet Under, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Heroes. He was also in the films Stick It, Accepted, and Prom Night. Additionally, Kellan has performed on the California stage and was the host of Bravo's Blow Out. He also appeared in the 2006 commercial for Hilary Duff's fragrance With Love... Hilary Duff, and in the 2007 music video for her single, "With Love".[3] In 2008 he appeared in another music video, Hinder's "Without You".[4] In the same year, Lutz also appeared in the miniseries Generation Kill, based on the book by Evan Wright.

Lutz played Emmett Cullen in the film adaptation of the book Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and reprised his role for the sequel, released in November 2009.[5][6] He also appeared as George Evans in the 90210 spinoff on The CW.[7] Lutz will be reuniting with his Twilight co-star and close friend, Ashley Greene, in the film Warrior.[8] Lutz also appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street as Dean, "a well-liked, well-off high school jock", in April 2010,[9] and as Poseidon in Dawn of War.[10] Lutz is one of the candidates for the lead role in the upcoming Norway Comedy horror film Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters.[11]

Lutz is one of the models featured in the 2010 Calvin Klein X underwear campaign.[12]


Personal life

In Lutz's free time, he likes to take part in extreme skateboarding, weight training, track, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, tennis, racquetball, badminton, snow skiing, snowboarding, dance, and numerous other activities.[2] He also has a passion for horror films, and prefers to perform his own stunts when making films.[13]

Lutz has close friendships with his Twilight co-stars, particularly Ashley Greene and Jackson Rathbone whom he knew before the filming of The Twilight Saga began.[14] He says that his 23rd birthday was spent with the cast, saying, "I hung out with the cast of Twilight and went on a crazy adventure with a loony cab driver."[15]

Lutz supports animal charity PETA and stars in a video supporting the adoption of animals instead of buying them.[16]

Filmography

Films

Template:Filmography table begin |- | rowspan="2"| 2006 | Stick It | Frank | |- | Accepted | Dwayne | |- | 2007 | Ghosts of Goldfield | Chad | |- | rowspan="3"| 2008 | Prom Night | Rick Leland | |- | Deep Winter | Mark Rider | |- | Twilight | Emmett Cullen | |- | rowspan="2"| 2009 | The Forgotten Ones | Jake | |- | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Emmett Cullen | |- | rowspan="4"| 2010 | A Nightmare on Elm Street | Dean | |- | Meskada | Eddie Arlinger | Post-production |- | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Emmett Cullen | |- | Love, Wedding, Marriage | | Post-production |- |rowspan="3"| 2011 | Warrior | Conor Sullivan | Post-production |- |Immortals |Poseidon | filming
Previously named Dawn of War and War of Gods.[17] Template:Filmography table end

Television

Template:Filmography table begin |- | rowspan="2"| 2004 | Model Citizens | himself | |- | The Bold and the Beautiful | Rob | One episode |- | rowspan="4"| 2005 | CSI: NY | Alex Hopper | "Tri-Borough" |- | Six Feet Under | Critter | "Hold My Hand" |- | Summerland | Fordie | Two episodes |- | The Comeback | Chris MacNess | Eight episodes, minor character |- | rowspan="2"| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Chris Mullins | "Empty Eyes" |- | Heroes | Andy | "Five Years Gone" |- | 2008 | Generation Kill | Cpl Jason Lilley | Miniseries |- | 2008-2009 | 90210 | George Evans | Six episodes, recurring character |- | 2009 | Valley Peaks | Kyle McBride | Two episodes Template:Filmography table end

References

  1. ^ a b Radish, Christina (August 8, 2008). "Kellan Lutz and His High Profile Projects". Media Blvd Magazine. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
  2. ^ a b "Official Kellan Lutz Website".
  3. ^ Elliot, Stuart (December 18, 2006). "Woman of a Scent". The New York Times. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
  4. ^ Carroll, Larry (November 4, 2008). "Twilight Tuesday: Kellan Lutz Talks "Hinder" Video, "Coolest Guy Ever" Emmett Cullen". MTV. Retrieved December 17, 2008.
  5. ^ Carroll, Larry (March 13, 2008). "Twilight Film's First Family Revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser Lead Cullen Clan". MTV. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
  6. ^ Carroll, Larry (March 9, 2009). "Twilight Actor Kellan Lutz Talks New Moon Casting Rumors". MTV. Retrieved March 12, 2009.
  7. ^ "90210 Adds Vixen, Lacrosse Jock".
  8. ^ Carroll, Larry (December 19, 2008). "Twilight Siblings Ashley Greene And Kellan Lutz Reunite As Love Interests In Warrior". MTV. Retrieved December 19, 2008.
  9. ^ Adam Vary (April 23, 2009). "Twilight star Kellan Lutz in final talks to join A Nightmare on Elm Street". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 3, 2009.
  10. ^ Dave McNary (March 22, 2010). "Kellan Lutz is one of Relativity's 'Gods'". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Could Some Twilight Kids Be Heading to the Forest for Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters?
  12. ^ "X Mark Your Spot". March 26, 2010.
  13. ^ Tom Blunt (2008-06-10). "Twilight's Kellan Lutz Likes Making Movies His Mom Can't Watch". AMC. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
  14. ^ Murray, Rebecca (November 10, 2008). "Exclusive Interview with Kellan Lutz from Twilight". About.com. Retrieved November 14, 2008.
  15. ^ "Interview". KellanLutz.org.
  16. ^ http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/video.asp?video=kellan_lutz_adopt_dont_buy_peta2&Player=qt
  17. ^ http://www.filmofilia.com/2010/04/09/war-of-the-gods-and-dawn-of-war-are-immortals/
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