Taylor Lautner is an American actor, voice actor, and model best known for his portrayal of Jacob Black in the five Twilight Saga films. The film series is based on Stephanie Meyer’s bestselling novels of the same name.
Actor Robert Pattinson and actress Kristen Stewart both star in the film series. Taylor made his acting debut in the action/science-fiction film “Shadow Fury” in 2001, playing Young Kismet. From 2014 to 2018, he appeared in the British sitcom “Cuckoo.” He has appeared in films and television shows such as “Grown Ups 2,” “Tracers,” “Run The Tide,” “Scream Queens,” and “My Own Worst Enemy.”
He received his first award in 2009 for his role in the American romantic fantasy film “Twilight”: Scream Awards for Male Breakout Performance. Throughout his career, he has received sixteen choice awards. In 2010, he was also ranked second on Glamour’s “The 50 Sexiest Men of 2010,” and fourth on People’s “Most Amazing Bodies” list.
In addition, on November 18, 2020, Taylor will reprise his breakout role of Sharkboy in the film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D’s sequel “We Can Be Heroes,” which will be released on Netflix on January 1, 2021.
Robert Rodriguez, who also directed “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D,” will direct and produce the film. Taylor made his acting debut in the adventure film “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D” in 2005, playing Sharkboy.
His confirmed Instagram account: @taylorlautner has around 6 million followers, and his Twitter account: @TaylorLautner01 has around 97k followers.
What is theTaylor Lautner Net Worth and Income?
Taylor Lautner earnings as an actress, model, and voice artist are very impressive. He began his acting career in 2001 and has since progressed to become one of Hollywood’s most well-known actors. Taylor has amassed a healthy fortune estimated to be about $40 million as of 2021.
thanks to his earnings from his various films and shows. He was rated the highest-paid teen actor in Hollywood in 2010. He also owns a BMW 5 series with dark-tinted glass, which he uses to hide his identity. With his earnings, he is currently enjoying a lavish and luxurious lifestyle.
What is Taylor Lautner famous for?
- Famous as an American actor, voice actor, and model
- Known for his role as Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga film series
Where is Taylor Lautner from?
Taylor Lautner was born on February 11, 1992 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. That’s his birth name. He is an American citizen. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Austrian, Dutch, English, German, French, Irish, and Swiss ancestry.
Taylor Lautner was born to Deborah and Daniel Lautner (father). Father is a Midwest Airlines pilot, mother is a software developer. Makena is his only sibling.
His sister and he were raised as Catholics in Michigan. When he was six, he started karate. Soon after, in Louisville, Kentucky, Michael Chaturantabut, founder of Xtreme Martial Arts, met him.
He got his black belt at eight years old after learning with Chaturantabut, who invited him to a camp at UC Los Angeles. Junior world champion Lautner.
He’s loved acting since he was a teen. So he joined the school’s theatrical club. He was bullied because he was in school plays. In school, he did karate, baseball, and hip-hop dancing. Lautner also won “Best Smile.” Taylor also played in his school’s Turkey Bowl American Football game.
He then graduated from Valencia High School. His karate teacher, Chaturantabut, motivated him to act. He flew to Los Angeles for auditions and then back to Grand Rapids.
He squeezed in karate, acting, hip-hop dance, football, and baseball for the football and baseball teams. His family moved to Santa Clarita, California, in 2002 so he could pursue acting. After moving to California, he began acting in tiny television parts and commercials.
Taylor Lautner Career: Highlights
- Taylor Lautner debuted in “Shadow Fury” as Young Kismet.
- He did Rugrats Wild in 2003.
- In 2005, he starred as Sharkboy in “Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D.” Nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film for Young Artist Award.
- Summerland, My Wife and Kids, and Love, Inc.
- Ned/ Dennis in two “What’s New, Scooby-Doo?” episodes
- 2008: “My Own Worst Enemy” on NBC
- Taylor won the Scream Award for Male Breakthrough Performance in 2008’s Twilight Saga.
- Quileute werewolf Jacob Black stars.
- In 2009’s “New Moon,” he reprised his role as Jacob Black.
- ‘The Artist’ garnered him three Oscars.
- “Tracers”, “The Ridiculous 6”, “The Ridiculous 7”, and “Run The Tide”
- He co-starred in “Valentine’s Day” (2010) with Taylor Swift.
- Following his role as Jacob Black in the Twilight films, he became a teen idol and sex symbol.
- A SNL celebrity host since December 12, 2009!
- Taylor reprised his Jacob Black character in “Eclipse.” It became the highest grossing vampire and werewolf film ever made.
- That same year, the highest-paid teen actor.
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1 & 2 recast him as Jacob Black in 2011.
- Dale Ashbrick Jr. in the BBC sitcom “Cuckoo”
- On FOX’s Scream Queens, he played Dr. Cassidy Cascade.
- He’s working on a new film and TV series
- he was confirmed to reprise his role as Sharkboy in the Netflix film “We Can Be Heroes” on January 1, 2021.
Awards:
- 6 Teen Choice Awards
- 2 People’s Choice Awards
- 3 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
- 3 Golden Raspberry Awards
- 1 Scream Award
- 1 Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Award
Who is Taylor Lautner Girlfriend?
Taylor Lautner does not have a spouse. Taylor, on the other hand, is reportedly dating Taylor Dome. Dome is a California-based nurse. Since 2018, the couple has been open about their relationship. He currently resides in Valencia, California, with his parents and sister. Lautner does not use drugs and does not consume alcohol.
He continues to learn and train in martial arts on a regular basis. Lautner previously dated Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter and actress whom he met in October 2009 while filming Valentine’s Day. Later that year, the pair called it quits. From November 2010 to September 2011, he dated a British-American actress and model. He was in a romantic relationship with Marie Avgeropoulos, a Canadian-Greek actress, from 2013 to 2015. From September 2016 to July 2017, he dated actress and Scream Queens co-star Billie Lourd.
Taylor Lautner Height:
Taylor Lautner, who is in his late twenties, is a handsome guy with an amazing athletic body physique. With a height of 5ft 8inches, he is very tall. (1.74m), with a body weight of 74kg (163 pounds). With black hair and brown eyes, he has a medium complexion. His biceps are 14 inches long and his chest is 35 inches long.
After extensively altering his physique to keep the character of Jacob Black in future Twilight installments and attracting media attention for his looks, he became a teen idol and sex symbol in 2010. In 2010, he was also ranked second on Glamour’s “The 50 Sexiest Men of 2010,” and fourth on People’s “Most Amazing Bodies” list. On Access Hollywood’s “Top 5 Hollywood Abs” list, he was ranked first.