Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born May 13, 1986) is a British actor, model, and musician. He gained worldwide fame in the 2000s for his roles in teen-oriented productions, most notably the Twilight franchise (2008-2012), where he portrayed Edward Cullen alongside Kristen Stewart. Pattinson has also established himself as a versatile actor through his work in both major studio productions and independent films.
Early Life
Robert Pattinson was born in Barnes, London, to Clare, who worked for a modeling agency, and Richard Pattinson, a vintage car dealer. He developed an interest in acting at a young age and joined the Barnes Theatre Company. Pattinson’s early acting roles included minor parts in films such as Vanity Fair (2004) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), where he played Cedric Diggory.
Career
Pattinson’s breakthrough came with his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight series, based on the novels by Stephenie Meyer. The franchise’s success catapulted him to international stardom and made him a household name. Following Twilight, Pattinson sought to diversify his career by taking on challenging roles in independent films such as Cosmopolis (2012), The Rover (2014), and Good Time (2017).
In 2020, Pattinson starred in Christopher Nolan’s science fiction thriller Tenet. He further solidified his status as a leading actor with his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in The Batman (2022), directed by Matt Reeves. Pattinson’s performance was praised for bringing a fresh and nuanced take on the iconic character.
Music
In addition to acting, Pattinson is also a musician. He contributed two songs to the Twilight soundtrack: “Never Think” and “Let Me Sign”. He continues to pursue music as a hobby and has expressed interest in releasing more of his work in the future.
Personal Life
Pattinson’s personal life has been the subject of media attention, particularly his relationship with Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart, which was confirmed in 2012. The couple split in 2013. Pattinson is currently in a relationship with model and actress Suki Waterhouse.
Filmography
- Vanity Fair (2004) as Rawdy Crawley (adult)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) as Cedric Diggory
- Twilight series (2008-2012) as Edward Cullen
- Remember Me (2010) as Tyler Hawkins
- Water for Elephants (2011) as Jacob Jankowski
- Cosmopolis (2012) as Eric Packer
- The Rover (2014) as Rey
- Good Time (2017) as Connie Nikas
- High Life (2018) as Monte
- The Lighthouse (2019) as Ephraim Winslow
- Tenet (2020) as Neil
- The Batman (2022) as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Awards and Nominations
Pattinson has received several awards and nominations throughout his career, including the Hollywood Film Award for Best Actor for The Lighthouse and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for Good Time. He continues to be recognized for his contributions to both mainstream and independent cinema.
