Kellan Lutz
Kellan Lutz | |
|---|---|
 Kellan Lutz, August 2008 | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Website | http://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 2008 film Twilight. Before acting, he was an Abercrombie & Fitch model.
Personal 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 becoming a Navy SEAL.[2][1]
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 movies, and prefers to perform his own stunts when making films.[3]
Lutz has close friendships with his Twilight co-stars, particularly Ashley Greene and Jackson Rathbone, who he knew before the movie began filming.[4] 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."[5] Lutz has been linked to 90210 actress AnnaLynne McCord, but she denies that they have any kind of romantic relationship, saying that she has known Lutz since she was 16 and that they are just friends.[6]
Career
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".[7] In 2008 he appeared in another music video, Hinder's "Without You".[8] 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 will be reprising his role for the sequel due out in November 2009.[9] He also appeared as George Evans in the 90210 spinoff on The CW.[10] Lutz will be reuniting with his Twilight co-star and close friend, Ashley Greene, in the 2009 movie Warrior.[11]
Kellan Lutz will reprise his role as Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Series: New Moon, sequel adaption to Twilight.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Rob | TV guest role |
| Model Citizens | Himself | TV guest role | |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Alex Hopper | TV guest role |
| Six Feet Under | Critter | TV guest role | |
| Summerland | Fordie | TV guest role | |
| The Comeback | Chris MacNess | TV | |
| 2006 | With Love | love interest | music video |
| Stick It | Frank | ||
| Accepted | Dwayne | ||
| 2007 | Diet Mountain Dew "Ferret" | male lead | commercial |
| Ghosts of Goldfield | Chad | ||
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Chris Mullins | TV guest role | |
| Heroes | Andy | TV guest role | |
| 2008 | Deep Winter | Mark Rider | |
| Prom Night | Rick Leland | ||
| Generation Kill | Jason Lilley | miniseries | |
| 90210 | George Evans | TV | |
| Tyler Shields' "Chainsaw Suit" | male lead | commercial | |
| Twilight | Emmett Cullen | ||
| Without You | male lead | music video | |
| 2009 | Warrior | Conor Sullivan | filming |
| New Moon | Emmett Cullen | pre-production | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Alex Hopper | TV guest role | |
| TBA | Afterlife | Logan Mathis |
References
- ^ a b Christina Radish (2008-08-08). "Kellan Lutz and His High Profile Projects". Media Blvd Magazine. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ a b Official Kellan Lutz Website
- ^ Tom Blunt (2008-06-10). "Twilight's Kellan Lutz Likes Making Movies His Mom Can't Watch". AMC. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ Rebecca Murray (2008-11-10). "Exclusive Interview with Kellan Lutz from 'Twilight'". About.com. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
- ^ KellanLutz.org | Interview
- ^ Maria Elena Fernandez (2009-01-13). "AnnaLynne McCord and Kellan Lutz: Just friends, she says". LA Times. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- ^ Elliot, Stuart. "Woman of a Scent". The New York Times. December 18 2006. Retrieved May 4 2008.
- ^ Larry Carroll (2008-11-04). "'Twilight' Tuesday: Kellan Lutz Talks 'Hinder' Video, 'Coolest Guy Ever' Emmett Cullen". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
- ^ Larry Carroll (2008-03-13). "'Twilight' Film's First Family Revealed: Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser Lead Cullen Clan". MTV. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
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- ^ Larry Carroll (2008-12-19). "'Twilight' Siblings Ashley Greene And Kellan Lutz Reunite As Love Interests In 'Warrior'". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- ^ "Rob Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli: men of New Moon, II". Twilight Examiner. 2009-03-10. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
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