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'''Robert Thomas Pattinson'''<ref>{{cite video|title=Robsessed|url=http://www.amazon.com/Robsessed-Robert-Pattinson/dp/B002OKK2B6|medium=DVD|date=2009|publisher=[[Revolver Entertainment]]|accessdate=February 1, 2010}}</ref> (born 13 May 1986)<ref name="People">{{cite news |title=Robert Pattinson |url=http://www.people.com/people/robert_pattinson |publisher=People.com |accessdate=2009-04-03}}</ref> is an [[United Kingdom|English]] [[actor]], [[fashion model|model]] and [[musician]].<ref name="LA Times">{{cite news | author=Gina McIntyre |title=Robert Pattinson on his 'Twilight' songs: 'Music is my backup plan if acting fails' |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2008/10/robert-pattin-1.html |publisher=''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' |date=2008-10-09 |accessdate=2009-02-01}}</ref> He is best known for playing [[Edward Cullen]] in the [[Twilight (2008 film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Twilight (novel)|Twilight]]'', a novel by [[Stephenie Meyer]], and for the role of [[Cedric Diggory]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sona Charaipotra | title=A Night Out With - Robert Pattinson | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/fashion/16nite.html?_r=1&ref=movies |publisher=''[[New York Times]]'' |date=2008-11-14 | accessdate=2009-02-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Rebecca Murray |title=Robert Pattinson Discusses 'Twilight' |url=http://movies.about.com/od/twilight/a/twilight073108.htm |publisher=About.com |date=2008-07-31 |accessdate=2009-02-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Hillary Atkin |title=Exclusive Interview: Robert Pattinson |url=http://www.fandango.com/commentator_exclusiveinterview:robertpattinson_203 |publisher=Fandango |date=2008-11-16 |accessdate=2009-02-11}}</ref>
'''Robert Jebediah Fredrickson Markus Thomas Jaime yavol genghis khan abraham shakespeare ricardo Gahool Pattinson'''<ref>{{cite video|title=Robsessed|url=http://www.amazon.com/Robsessed-Robert-Pattinson/dp/B002OKK2B6|medium=DVD|date=2009|publisher=[[Revolver Entertainment]]|accessdate=February 1, 2010}}</ref> (born 13 May 1986)<ref name="People">{{cite news |title=Robert Pattinson |url=http://www.people.com/people/robert_pattinson |publisher=People.com |accessdate=2009-04-03}}</ref> is an [[United Kingdom|English]] [[actor]], [[fashion model|model]] and [[musician]].<ref name="LA Times">{{cite news | author=Gina McIntyre |title=Robert Pattinson on his 'Twilight' songs: 'Music is my backup plan if acting fails' |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2008/10/robert-pattin-1.html |publisher=''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' |date=2008-10-09 |accessdate=2009-02-01}}</ref> He is best known for playing [[Edward Cullen]] in the [[Twilight (2008 film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Twilight (novel)|Twilight]]'', a novel by [[Stephenie Meyer]], and for the role of [[Cedric Diggory]] in ''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''.<ref>{{cite web |author=Sona Charaipotra | title=A Night Out With - Robert Pattinson | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/fashion/16nite.html?_r=1&ref=movies |publisher=''[[New York Times]]'' |date=2008-11-14 | accessdate=2009-02-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Rebecca Murray |title=Robert Pattinson Discusses 'Twilight' |url=http://movies.about.com/od/twilight/a/twilight073108.htm |publisher=About.com |date=2008-07-31 |accessdate=2009-02-11 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Hillary Atkin |title=Exclusive Interview: Robert Pattinson |url=http://www.fandango.com/commentator_exclusiveinterview:robertpattinson_203 |publisher=Fandango |date=2008-11-16 |accessdate=2009-02-11}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 04:19, 13 March 2010

Robert Pattinson
Pattinson in November 2009
Other namesRPattz,[1] Spunk Ransom[2] (nicknames)
Occupation(s)Actor, model, musician
Years active2004–present

Robert Jebediah Fredrickson Markus Thomas Jaime yavol genghis khan abraham shakespeare ricardo Gahool Pattinson[3] (born 13 May 1986)[4] is an English actor, model and musician.[5] He is best known for playing Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of Twilight, a novel by Stephenie Meyer, and for the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.[6][7][8]

Early life

Pattinson was born in London. His mother, Clare, worked for a modeling agency, and his father, Richard, imported vintage cars from the U.S.[9] Pattinson attended Tower House School and Harrodian School.[10] 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. Pattinson has two elder sisters, one of whom is singer Lizzy Pattinson.[11][12]

Career

Modeling

Pattinson began modelling 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 modelling career."[13] Pattinson appeared in the advertising campaign for Hackett's Autumn 2007 collection.[14]

Acting

Pattinson at the premiere for Twilight in 2008

Pattinson 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.[15] 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.[16] Later that year he played Cedric Diggory in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For this he was named that year's British Star of Tomorrow by The Times.[17] He has more than once been touted as the next Jude Law.[10][18][19]

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 would not be able to live up to the "perfection" expected from the character.[20] He reprised his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight sequels The Twilight Saga: New Moon and the upcoming Eclipse, which began filming in August 2009 and will be released June 30, 2010.[21]

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 2009, Pattinson presented at the 81st Academy Awards.[22] On November 10, Revolver Entertainment released the DVD Robsessed, a documentary which details Pattinson's life and popularity.[23] Pattinson was ranked #10 on The Telegraph's list of the 10 Highest Paid Actors, with earnings of £10 million ($16 million) from the Twilight movies.[24]

In 2010, Pattinson will star as Georges Duroy in a film adaption of the 1885 novel Bel Ami.[25] He will also appear in a theatre production for producer David Pugh.[26] Pattinson also stars in the film Remember Me which will be released March 12, 2010,[27] and is currently in talks to star in a film adaption of the Sara Gruen novel Water for Elephants with Sean Penn and Reese Witherspoon.[28]

Music

Pattinson plays guitar and piano, and composes his own music.[29] He also appears as the singer of two songs on the Twilight soundtrack: "Never Think", which he co-wrote with Sam Bradley,[30] and "Let Me Sign", which was written by Marcus Foster and Bobby Long.[31] 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."[5] The soundtrack for the film How To Be features three original songs performed by Pattinson[32] and written by composer Joe Hastings.[33]

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."[5] In 2008, he also performed with his first girlfriend's current boyfriend's band, called Bad Girls.[34]

Personal life

Pattinson was named one of the "Sexiest Men Alive" in 2008 and 2009 by People magazine.[35][36] In 2009, he was also named "Sexiest Man Alive" through a poll conducted by Glamour.[37] GQ named Pattinson Britain's "Best Dressed Man" of 2010, stating, "Extremely elegant and inspiring, the true essence of a contemporary man."[38] He was named one of Vanity Fair's "Top Hollywood Earners of 2009" with earnings of $18 million in 2009.[39]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2004 Vanity Fair Rawdy Crawley Only seen on DVD release
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[40]
Twilight Edward Cullen Hollywood Film Award for New Hollywood
MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance Male
MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (with Kristen Stewart)
MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (with Cam Gigandet)
People's Choice Award for Favourite On-Screen-Team (Shared with: Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart)
Scream Award for Best Fantasy Actor
Teen Choice Award for Choice Hottie
Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor Drama
Teen Choice Award for Movie Liplock (with Kristen Stewart)
Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Rumble (with Cam Gigandet)
Nominated - Empire Awards for Best Newcomer[41]
Nominated - People's Choice Award for Favourite Movie Actor
Nominated - Scream Award for Best Ensemble Cast
2009 Little Ashes Salvador Dalí
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Edward Cullen Nominated - Empire Award for Best Actor[42]
2010 Remember Me Tyler Hawkins Releases March 12
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Edward Cullen post-production
Unbound Captives pre-production
2011 Bel Ami Georges Duroy Filming

References

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  2. ^ "Spunk Ransom is catching on". MTV.com. Retrieved September 3, 2009.
  3. ^ Robsessed (DVD). Revolver Entertainment. 2009. Retrieved February 1, 2010.
  4. ^ "Robert Pattinson". People.com. Retrieved 2009-04-03.
  5. ^ a b c Gina McIntyre (2008-10-09). "Robert Pattinson on his 'Twilight' songs: 'Music is my backup plan if acting fails'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-02-01. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Sona Charaipotra (2008-11-14). "A Night Out With - Robert Pattinson". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-02-11. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Rebecca Murray (2008-07-31). "Robert Pattinson Discusses 'Twilight'". About.com. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
  8. ^ Hillary Atkin (2008-11-16). "Exclusive Interview: Robert Pattinson". Fandango. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
  9. ^ Robert Pattinson
  10. ^ a b Flora Stubbs (2005-11-17). "Potter star 'next Jude Law'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2008-10-02. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Tibbetts, Graham (2008-12-02). "Profile of Twilight star Robert Pattinson". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
  12. ^ Griffin, Susan (26 November 2009). "Twighlight star Robert Pattinson reveals his shy side". The Glaswegian. Retrieved 2009-12-04. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Why Robert Pattinson's Modeling". New York Magazine.
  14. ^ "Robert Pattinson-Hackett Campaign". Nachophoto.com. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
  15. ^ Howell, Peter (21 November 2009). "Something to sink his teeth into". The National. Retrieved 2009-12-04. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Robert Pattinson: Teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson is an English actor, model and musician best known for playing vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight". STV. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
  17. ^ Lisa Dillon (2005-05-26). "Almost famous". The Times. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
  18. ^ "Top 20 Rising Stars Under 30". Saturday Night Magazine. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
  19. ^ "Teen People Names 'Artists of the Year' and 'What's Next'". Starpulse. 2005-11-02. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
  20. ^ "Before the Spotlight, Twilight's Robert Pattinson Was Intimidated by "Perfect" Role". TV Guide. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2008-11-26.
  21. ^ Adam Rosenberg (2009-06-30). "'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' Shoot Dates Revealed!". MTV. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
  22. ^ Josh Horowitz (2009-02-17). "Report: Robert Pattinson To Present At Academy Awards". MTV. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  23. ^ Ditzian, Eric (6 October 2009). "Robert Pattinson's Life Is Subject Of 'Robsessed' Documentary". MTV.com. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
  24. ^ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/6587698/Johnny-Depp-is-highest-paid-actor-with-21m-deal-for-next-Pirates-film.html
  25. ^ "Christina Ricci Joins Robert Pattinson in BEL AMI". Collider. January 8, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2010.
  26. ^ David Benedict (2009-02-13). "'Equus' closure prompts rumors". Variety. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  27. ^ "Remember Me". Summit Entertainment. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
  28. ^ Pamela McClintock (January 21, 2010). "Penn, Pattinson circle 'Water'". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  29. ^ "Robert Pattinson: 'I'm Really Not That Interesting'". The Improper. Retrieved 2009-02-01. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  30. ^ "Sam Bradley Interview". Portrait Magazine. December 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-30. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  31. ^ Becky Reed. "Twilight Star Talks Soundtrack". Click Music. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
  32. ^ "Robert Pattinson Sings Three Songs in Indie Flick How to Be". Us Magazine. 2009-03-11. Retrieved 2009-03-31. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  33. ^ "Songs composed by Joe Hastings in Indie Flick How to Be". How To Be. 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
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  36. ^ "2009's Sexiest Man Alive". People. Retrieved 2009-11-21.
  37. ^ "Sexiest Men Alive #1". 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
  38. ^ "GQ Magazine Names Robert Pattinson 'Best Dressed Man' For 2010". Insider. February 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  39. ^ Peter Newcomb (March 2010). "Peter Newcomb on theTop Hollywood Earners of 2009". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 6, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  40. ^ Strasbourg International Film Festival: 2008 Awards
  41. ^ http://www.tv.com/robert-pattinson/person/295868/trivia.html
  42. ^ http://www.empireonline.com/awards2010/vote/

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