Taylor Lautner

About

Taylor Lautner is an American actor, voice actor, and model, best known for his portrayal of Jacob Black in the "Twilight" Saga film series. Born on February 11, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he began his career as a child actor, appearing in roles on television and films. However, it was the immense success of the "Twilight" series that propelled Lautner to global fame. Recognized for his physique and martial arts skills, he has also starred in films such as Abduction and Tracers. Despite his early fame, Lautner has maintained a relatively low-profile Hollywood presence in recent years.

Associated With

Taylor Lautner has had several associations with notable people in the industry. With regards to acting and collaborations, Taylor starred in the Twilight series, partnering with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. He also appeared in movies such as "Abduction," co-starring Lily Collins who he dated for about a year after meeting on set. Lautner, furthermore, shared the screen with the comedic actors in "Grown Ups 2" including Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Kevin James, and he worked on the TV show "Scream Queens" alongside Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele and others. Lautner also had brief dating stints with Taylor Swift, his co-star from “Valentine’s Day” and Marie Avgeropoulos, his co-star from "Tracers".

Career Highlights

• Taylor Lautner made his acting debut in the made-for-television film "Shadow Fury" in 2001.
• He then appeared in small television roles throughout 2003, including an episode of "The Bernie Mac Show" and "My Wife and Kids."
• His breakout role came in 2005 when he was cast as Sharkboy in Robert Rodriguez's film "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D."
• In 2008, Taylor landed his most well-known role as Jacob Black in "Twilight," a film based on the best-selling novel by Stephenie Meyer.
• Following the success of "Twilight," Lautner reprised his role as Jacob Black in the franchise's subsequent films: "New Moon" in 2009, "Eclipse" in 2010, and both "Breaking Dawn – Part 1" and "Part 2" in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
• In 2010, he starred in the action film "Abduction," which demonstrated his ability to handle a leading role beyond the "Twilight" series.
• He then starred in the BBC Three comedy series "Cuckoo" from 2014 to 2018, showing his range in both drama and comedy.
• Lautner was also a part of the Netflix original film "The Ridiculous 6" in 2015.
• Lautner received the "Choice Movie Fresh Face Male" award at the Teen Choice Awards for his role in "Twilight" in 2009.
• He won the "Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy" award at the Teen Choice Awards for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in 2010.
• Lautner also landed the "Choice Movie Actor: Drama" award at the Teen Choice Awards for his role in "Abduction" in 2011.

Notable Awards

Taylor Lautner has won a few notable awards throughout his acting career. Here are some of them:

• People's Choice Awards: Lautner won the award for Favorite Breakout Movie Actor for his role in "Twilight" in 2010.
• Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: He won the award for Favorite Male Actor for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in 2010 and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" in 2012.
• Teen Choice Awards: Lautner won numerous awards for his role in the "Twilight" series, including Choice Movie: Fresh Face Male in 2009, Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy in 2010 and 2011, and Choice Movie: Liplock (shared with Kristen Stewart) in 2012.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Taylor Lautner Movie/TV Show?

Taylor Lautner is most popular for his role in "The Twilight Saga", a series of five romance fantasy films. Lautner starred as Jacob Black, a werewolf and the best friend of the protagonist Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart. This role catapulted Lautner’s career into international prominence and made him a teenage heartthrob. The Twilight Saga, including "Twilight", "New Moon", "Eclipse", "Breaking Dawn – Part 1", and "Breaking Dawn – Part 2", were all significant box-office successes and have a large global following. Despite Lautner's participation in other films and TV shows, none have reached the phenomenal popularity of "The Twilight Saga".

How Did Taylor Lautner Get Famous?

Taylor Lautner gained fame for his role as Jacob Black in the hit film franchise "Twilight," based on the series of novels by Stephenie Meyer. Lautner was cast in the series at the age of 16 and quickly rose to international fame for his portrayal of the werewolf character. Prior to this, he had roles in smaller films and television shows, but it was his part in the "Twilight" saga that catapulted him to stardom and made him a household name. His performance earned him various awards and a dedicated global fan base.