Date of Birth
11 February 1992, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USABirth Name
Taylor Daniel LautnerHeight
5' 10½" (1.79 m)Mini Biography
Taylor Daniel Lautner was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents, Deborah and Daniel Lautner. He, and younger sister Makena, were raised in a well-mannered, Roman Catholic household in Hudsonville, Michigan. At the age of six, Taylor began studying martial arts at Fabiano's Karate School and he, along with his family, quickly noticed his unique and natural talent for the sport. He was soon invited to train with seven-time world karate champion Michael Chaturantabut (aka Mike Chat) and, at the age of eight, he was asked to represent his country in the twelve years and under division in the World Karate Association where he became the Junior World Forms and Weapons champion, winning three gold medals. In 2003, Taylor continued to flourish in the martial arts circuit where he ranked number one in the world for NASKA's Black Belt Open Forms, Musical Weapons, Traditional Weapons and Traditional Forms and, at the age of twelve, he became the three time Junior World Champion.
However, in addition to his love for martial arts, Taylor developed a serious love for acting at the age of seven years old when his martial arts instructor, who was involved in show business, persuaded him to audition for a part in a Burger King commercial in Los Angeles, California. Although he was unsuccessful, he enjoyed the experience so much that he told his parents that he wanted to pursue a career in acting. Soon, he and his family were traveling back-and-forth from their home in Michigan to California so Taylor could audition for acting roles on a regular basis. When Taylor was ten, with the frequent traveling and air fares starting to become overwhelming, his family made the crucial decision to relocate to Los Angeles where Taylor would have the advantage of being able to audition for films, television, and commercials full-time.
Once Taylor and his family moved to Los Angeles, he found himself landing more and more small acting roles. He booked many occurring roles on various television shows such as "My Wife and Kids" (2001), "Summerland" (2004), and "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001). Taylor also found himself becoming successful in films as well. In 2005, he landed the role of Sharkboy in the family blockbuster flick The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) and the role of Eliot Murtaugh in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005). However, it would be one single role that would ultimately change Taylor's life forever. In 2008, Taylor auditioned for the iconic role of werewolf hunk Jacob Black in the record smashing, blockbuster hit Twilight (2008/I).
Taylor has continued to portray Jacob Black in the following film adaptations of the The Twilight Saga as well as branch out into other roles and films such as the star studded romantic comedy, Valentine's Day (2010) and the action thriller Abduction (2011). Taylor Lautner has quickly become one of the most famous, talented, and successful young Hollywood actors thanks to the blockbuster success of the Twilight (2008/I) films. It has quickly been established by this young man's diverse and gifted talent that we will continue to be his audience for many years to come.
However, in addition to his love for martial arts, Taylor developed a serious love for acting at the age of seven years old when his martial arts instructor, who was involved in show business, persuaded him to audition for a part in a Burger King commercial in Los Angeles, California. Although he was unsuccessful, he enjoyed the experience so much that he told his parents that he wanted to pursue a career in acting. Soon, he and his family were traveling back-and-forth from their home in Michigan to California so Taylor could audition for acting roles on a regular basis. When Taylor was ten, with the frequent traveling and air fares starting to become overwhelming, his family made the crucial decision to relocate to Los Angeles where Taylor would have the advantage of being able to audition for films, television, and commercials full-time.
Once Taylor and his family moved to Los Angeles, he found himself landing more and more small acting roles. He booked many occurring roles on various television shows such as "My Wife and Kids" (2001), "Summerland" (2004), and "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001). Taylor also found himself becoming successful in films as well. In 2005, he landed the role of Sharkboy in the family blockbuster flick The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) and the role of Eliot Murtaugh in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005). However, it would be one single role that would ultimately change Taylor's life forever. In 2008, Taylor auditioned for the iconic role of werewolf hunk Jacob Black in the record smashing, blockbuster hit Twilight (2008/I).
Taylor has continued to portray Jacob Black in the following film adaptations of the The Twilight Saga as well as branch out into other roles and films such as the star studded romantic comedy, Valentine's Day (2010) and the action thriller Abduction (2011). Taylor Lautner has quickly become one of the most famous, talented, and successful young Hollywood actors thanks to the blockbuster success of the Twilight (2008/I) films. It has quickly been established by this young man's diverse and gifted talent that we will continue to be his audience for many years to come.
Trade Mark
His smile.
Trivia
Is a keen martial artist who, from the age of seven, won many karate tournaments on a local, national and international level.
His favorite sport is football and he watches and supports the University of Michigan Wolverines.
Has a younger sister named Makena.
Has a Maltese named Roxy.
Received his driver license in 2008.
Played football during freshman year in high school.
Had to start training the day after Twilight (2008/I) was finished for his role of Jacob Black in New Moon (2009), whose transformation had to be drastic. He gained approximately 30 lbs. for the part, as promised to the director.
Has become close friends with Twilight (2008/I) co-star, Edi Gathegi . They have been exercising in the gym together since they finished filming the movie.
Close friends with Twilight (2008/I) co-stars, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Nikki Reed.
#1 in Access Hollywood's "Top Five Hollywood Abs".
One of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People 2009.
Of French, Dutch, German, and Native American (specifically Ottawa and Potawatomi) ancestry.
Likes the band Kings of Leon.
Named Hollywood's highest paid teen actor (2010).
His favorite actors include Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon.
His last name "Lautner" is of German origin.
He went to Jamestown Elementary School in Hudsonville, Michigan until he was eleven years old.
His father, Daniel, is an airline pilot and his mother, Deborah, works for a software development company.
Participated in the 2010 Celebrity Beach Bowl.
Was originally cast in Northern Lights (2011), but dropped out due to commitments to Abduction (2011).
His favorite band is U2.
Was considered for the role of Will Blakelee in The Last Song (2010).
Good friends with Dakota Fanning and Victoria Justice.
Some of his favorite films include Gladiator (2000), Braveheart (1995), and Man on Fire (2004).
Became one of the youngest celebrity hosts in the history of "Saturday Night Live" (1975) when he hosted the show for the first time on December 12, 2009.
Ex-boyfriend of Taylor Swift [January 2010].
Was ranked #3 on Men's Health Magazine's Top 10 Best Summer Bodies (2010).
Personal Quotes
[About the Twilight (2008/I) phenomenon] It's really unlike anything else. I know that over the past couple of years, I've had the time of my life and I'm very thankful, but it is different. It's almost like you live two different worlds and you completely vanish and then you go back to your regular life.
I hope that I would be considered romantic. I don't know...one of my favorite movies is The Notebook (2004) so I guess that would be considered romantic. But I think being romantic is more than the flowers and the gifts. It's about connecting with the person and being able to talk and share things with her.
Salary
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) | $12,500,000 + 2.5% of the gross |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) | $12,500,000 + 2.5% of the gross |
| Eclipse (2010) | $7,500,000 + 2.5% of the profits |
| New Moon (2009) | $4,000,000 |
| Twilight (2008/I) | $1,000,000 |
Where Are They Now
(March 2008) Filming Twilight (2008/I).
(April 2008) Filming Twilight (2008/I) as "Jacob Black".
(April 2008) Featured in Cassi Thomson's music video "Caught Up In You".
(March 2009) Filming New Moon (2009).
(October 2009) Filming Eclipse (2010).
(June 2010) Filming Abduction (2011).
(July 2009) Filming Valentine's Day (2010).
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