Robert Pattinson
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| Robert Pattinson | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Birth Name |
Robert Thomas-Pattison |
| Born |
May 13, 1986 |
| Nationality |
British |
| Gender |
Male |
| Height |
6'1" |
| Career | |
| Years Active |
2004-present |
| In Harry Potter | |
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Robert Thomas Pattinson is an English actor, musician, and model. He portrayed Cedric Diggory in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
[edit] Biography
Robert was born on May 13, 1986 in London, England. He plays guitar and keyboards as a musician, and also plays a wide variety of sports, from football and athletics to skiing and snowboarding.
Robert portrayed Cedric Diggory in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005.
In 2008, he starred as vampire Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's novel Twilight. The popularity of the film propelled Pattinson into superstardom, and his relationship with his co-star became tabloid fodder. He went on to star in its 2009 sequel, New Moon, and is expected to appear in planned future adaptations of Meyer's books, which are considered the chief rival to the Harry Potter series, both in print and on film.
[edit] Behind the scenes
- Pattinson is close to his Harry Potter co-stars Stanislav Ianevski and Katie Leung, who portray Viktor Krum and Cho Chang, respectively.
- His acting inspiration is Jack Nicholson.
- In 2008, Pattinson was ranked #23 in ‘The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25’.
- He was chosen by the Hollywood Film Festival Award Committee as the recipient of the 2008 New Hollywood Award.
- Pattinson was awarded Best Actor 2008 at the Strasbourg Film Festival for his performance as Art in the film How To Be.
