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| name = Taylor Lautner | ||
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| birthname = Taylor Daniel |
| birthname = Taylor Daniel Lautner | ||
| birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1992|2|11}} | | birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1992|2|11}} | ||
| birthplace = ], Michigan, U.S. | | birthplace = ], Michigan, U.S. | ||
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'''Taylor Daniel |
'''Taylor Daniel Lautner''' ({{pron-en|ˈlaʊtnər}};<ref>{{cite video|title=Saturday Night Live Promo: Taylor Lautner & Bon Jovi|url=http://www.hulu.com/watch/114923/saturday-night-live-snl-promo-taylor-lautner-and-bon-jovi|publisher=]}}</ref> born February 11, 1992) is an American actor. His roles include the family films '']'', '']''. He also portrays ] in the '']'' film series. | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Lautner was born in ], Michigan, the son of Deborah, who works for a ] company, and Daniel Lautner, a commercial airline pilot.<ref name=rapids>{{cite news | url=http://www.mlive.com/living/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2008/10/profile_actor_teen_heartthrob.html | title=Profile: Actor, teen heartthrob Taylor Lautner is in the 'Twilight' zone | last=Hamilton | first=Terri Finch | date=October 12, 2008 | work=] | publisher=] | accessdate=November 20, 2009 }}</ref> Lautner was raised ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2009/11/taylor-lautner-modest-and-into-martial-arts/1|title=Taylor Lautner, modest and into martial arts|publisher=]|date=November 25, 2009|accessdate=April 25, 2010}}</ref><ref>''] magazine'', December 10, 2009 – Issue #1093, "Taylor Lautner’s Wild Ride". Interviewed by Neil Strauss, (Commentary; ''“His father, Dan, is an airline pilot with a master's degree in clinical psychology. His mother, Deb, was a project manager at Herman Miller, the office-equipment manufacturer. They are still married, took Lautner regularly to their Catholic church, supported him from an early age and taught him a strong work ethic and a sense of morality.”''), Retrieved on April 25, 2010.</ref> in ], Michigan, and attended Jamestown Elementary School until the age of eleven, when the family moved to the ] area.<ref name=native>{{cite news | url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-mi-twilightstar,0,895838.story | title=West Michigan native's star rising in 'Twilight' | last=Serba | first=John | date=November 19, 2009 | work=] | publisher=] | accessdate=November 20, 2009 }}</ref> Lautner is of mostly ], ], and ] descent,<ref name=nakedline>{{cite web | author=Larry Carroll | url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1587744/story.jhtml | title=Actor Taylor Lautner Is Eager To Deliver 'Naked' Line, Master Driving | publisher=MTV | date=2008-05-20 | accessdate=2008-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | author=Christina Radish | url=http://www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/taylor_lautner_%26_edi_gathegi_discuss_their_roles_in_%22twilight%22_200810201298.html | title=Taylor Lautner & Edi Gathegi Discuss Their Roles in "Twilight" | publisher=MediaBlvd Magazine | date=2008-10-20 | accessdate=2008-10-22}}</ref> and claims some Native American (specifically ] and ]) ancestry through his mother.<ref name=nakedline/> He has a younger sister, Makena.<ref name=rapids/> Lautner has studied ] since the age of six.<ref name=native/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/taylor-lautner/person/303126/summary.html|title=Taylor Lautner|publisher=]|accessdate=December 16, 2009}}</ref> | |||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
]'' costars, ] and ], at the ].]] | ]'' costars, ] and ], at the ].]] | ||
Lautner began acting in 2001, appearing in the ] film ''Shadow Fury''. He subsequently had roles on the series '']'', '']'', and '']''.<ref name=rapids/> He also appeared in a number of other television shows and movies, including ''The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour''. He appeared as himself in ''America's Most Talented Kids'', putting on an exhibition of his ] skills. In addition to television, Lautner has been very successful in voice-over work. Lautner has booked a recurring role as Youngblood on the cartoon '']'', and has recorded episodes of '']'' and '']''.<ref name=reeldeal/> Lautner has also been booked as a series regular on a pilot presentation called ''Which Way Is Up?'', in addition to voicing the character of Silas in the animated series ''Silas and Brittany''.<ref name=official></ref> | |||
In 2005, |
In 2005, Lautner won the role of Shark Boy in the Robert Rodriguez film, '']''.<ref name=reeldeal>{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonherald.com/reviews/mark-sells/interviews/taylor_lautner.html |title=The Reel Deal | Movie Reviews by Mark Sells |publisher=Oregonherald.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref> He spent three months on location in ] filming.<ref name=official/> Months later, he successfully auditioned to play Elliot, the son of the Bakers' rivals, in '']''.<ref name=reeldeal/> | ||
In October 2008, |
In October 2008, Lautner played ]'s son in the television series '']'', until the show was canceled after only 9 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=7845 |title=Breaking News – NBC Pulls the Plug on "Enemy," "Jungle" |publisher=TheFutonCritic.com |date= |accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref> Lautner then played Native American character ] in '']'', the movie adaptation of ] by ].<ref name=vanityfair>{{cite news | url=http://www.vanityfair.com/online/culture/2008/11/03/twilights-taylor-lautner.html | title=Q&A: Twilight’s Taylor Lautner | last=Gaffney | first=Adrienne | date=November 3, 2008 | work=] | publisher=vanityfair.com | accessdate=November 20, 2009 }}</ref> Due to major physical changes that occur in the character of Jacob Black throughout the series, the director of ''Twilight''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sequel, '']'', considered replacing Lautner with a different actor in the second film.<ref name=observer>{{cite news | url=http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/story/199145.html | title=Nice guy finds his inner wolf | last=Bentley | first=Rick | date=November 20, 2009 | work=] | publisher=] | accessdate=November 20, 2009 }}</ref> In an attempt to keep the role, Lautner weight-trained extensively and gained approximately 30 pounds.<ref>{{cite web |author=Scott Huver |title=Taylor Lautner Growing (Literally) with the ''Twilight'' Franchise |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20282491,00.html |publisher='']'' |date=2009-06-01 |accessdate=2009-06-09 }}</ref> Lautner reprised his role as Jacob in ''New Moon''.<ref name=native/> In 2010, Lautner starred in the romantic comedy film '']'' as Tyler Harrinton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/archive/2009/07/30/just_because_taylor_lautner_does_some_track_field.php|title=Just Because: Taylor Lautner Does Some Track & Field|work=|date=2009-07-30|accessdate=2009-07-30}}</ref> | ||
In September 2009, |
In September 2009, Lautner and ] presented the ] to ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com.au/shows/mtv-vma-2009/episodes/2009-mtv-video-music-awards-main-show/video/shakira-taylor-lautner-present-best-female-video-award-nominees-436592/|title=Taylor Swift Wins Best Female Video|date=September 14, 2009|publisher=MTV|accessdate=February 10, 2010}}</ref> Lautner hosted '']'' on December 12, 2009, making him one of the ] in the show's history.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lyons, Margaret|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/11/26/taylor-lautner-james-franco-snl/|title=Taylor Lautner and James Franco: Who will be a better 'SNL' host?|publisher=]|date=November 26, 2009}}</ref> | ||
In 2010, at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, |
In 2010, at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Lautner and '']'' co-star ] presented a tribute to honor the horror movie genre.<ref>^ http://www.instyle.co.uk/award/page/23992/31718?destination=node/23992</ref> Lautner is currently the highest paid teenage actor.<ref name="DeadlineJanuary">{{cite web|last=Finke |first=Nikki |url=http://www.deadline.com/2010/01/exclusive-taylor-lautner-now-hollywoods-highest-paid-teenage-actor/ |title=EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Lautner Is Now Hollywood’s Highest Paid Teenage Actor – |publisher=Deadline.com |date=2010-01-05 |accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref> | ||
In 2012, |
In 2012, Lautner will star as ] in a ] ] about the ]ous toy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1631453/story.jhtml|title=Taylor Lautner To Star In 'Stretch Armstrong'|date=February 6, 2010|publisher=MTV|author=Josh Wigler|accessdate=February 6, 2010}}</ref> and has been cast in ''Cancun'', which will center more around his martial arts skills.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/studios-battle-over-taylor-lautner-project-yes-another-one/|title=Studios Battle Over Taylor Lautner Project (Yes, Another One!)|date=February 11, 2010|publisher=]|author=Mike Fleming|accessdate=February 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35279707/ns/entertainment-access_hollywood/|title=Taylor Lautner to star as ‘Stretch Armstrong’|date=February 7, 2010|publisher=]|accessdate=February 7, 2010}}</ref> Lautner has also been cast in the thriller film ''Abduction''. The film is directed by ] and production is expected to begin in July 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118016909.html|title=Singleton to direct Lionsgate's 'Abduction'|date=March 25, 2010|publisher='']''|author=Dave McNary|accessdate=March 27, 2010}}</ref> | ||
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Taylor Lautner | |
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Lautner at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2009. | |
Born | Taylor Daniel Lautner |
Occupation(s) | Actor Voice actor |
Years active | 2001–present |
Taylor Daniel Lautner (Template:Pron-en; born February 11, 1992) is an American actor. His roles include the family films The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, Cheaper by the Dozen 2. He also portrays Jacob Black in the Twilight film series.
Early life
Lautner was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Deborah, who works for a software development company, and Daniel Lautner, a commercial airline pilot. Lautner was raised Roman Catholic in Hudsonville, Michigan, and attended Jamestown Elementary School until the age of eleven, when the family moved to the Santa Clarita area. Lautner is of mostly Dutch, French, and German descent, and claims some Native American (specifically Ottawa and Potawatomi) ancestry through his mother. He has a younger sister, Makena. Lautner has studied karate since the age of six.
Career
Lautner began acting in 2001, appearing in the made-for-television film Shadow Fury. He subsequently had roles on the series Summerland, The Bernie Mac Show, and My Wife and Kids. He also appeared in a number of other television shows and movies, including The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour. He appeared as himself in America's Most Talented Kids, putting on an exhibition of his Martial Arts skills. In addition to television, Lautner has been very successful in voice-over work. Lautner has booked a recurring role as Youngblood on the cartoon Danny Phantom, and has recorded episodes of What's New, Scooby-Doo? and He's a Bully, Charlie Brown. Lautner has also been booked as a series regular on a pilot presentation called Which Way Is Up?, in addition to voicing the character of Silas in the animated series Silas and Brittany.
In 2005, Lautner won the role of Shark Boy in the Robert Rodriguez film, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D. He spent three months on location in Austin, Texas filming. Months later, he successfully auditioned to play Elliot, the son of the Bakers' rivals, in Cheaper by the Dozen 2.
In October 2008, Lautner played Christian Slater's son in the television series My Own Worst Enemy, until the show was canceled after only 9 episodes. Lautner then played Native American character Jacob Black in Twilight, the movie adaptation of the novel by Stephenie Meyer. Due to major physical changes that occur in the character of Jacob Black throughout the series, the director of Twilight's sequel, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, considered replacing Lautner with a different actor in the second film. In an attempt to keep the role, Lautner weight-trained extensively and gained approximately 30 pounds. Lautner reprised his role as Jacob in New Moon. In 2010, Lautner starred in the romantic comedy film Valentine's Day as Tyler Harrinton.
In September 2009, Lautner and Shakira presented the Best Female Video award to Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Lautner hosted Saturday Night Live on December 12, 2009, making him one of the youngest celebrity hosts in the show's history.
In 2010, at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, Lautner and Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart presented a tribute to honor the horror movie genre. Lautner is currently the highest paid teenage actor.
In 2012, Lautner will star as Stretch Armstrong in a 3-D film about the eponymous toy and has been cast in Cancun, which will center more around his martial arts skills. Lautner has also been cast in the thriller film Abduction. The film is directed by John Singleton and production is expected to begin in July 2010.
Filmography
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|-
| 2001
| Shadow Fury
| Young Kismet
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|-
| 2003
| The Bernie Mac Show
| Aaron
| TV
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| rowspan="2" |2004
| My Wife and Kids
| Tyrone
| TV
|-
| Summerland
| Boy on beach
| TV
|-
| rowspan= "5" | 2005
| Cheaper by the Dozen 2
| Elliot Murtaugh
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|-
| Danny Phantom
| Youngblood
| TV; voice
|-
| Duck Dodgers
| Reggie Wasserstein
| TV; voice
|-
| The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
| Sharkboy
|
|-
| What's New, Scooby-Doo?
| Dennis/Ned
| TV; voice
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2006
| Love, Inc.
| Oliver
| TV
|-
| He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
| Joe Agate
| TV special; voice
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| Twilight
| Jacob Black
| People's Choice Award for Favorite Breakout Actor
Scream Award for Male Breakout Performance
Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male
Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Choice Fresh Face Male
|-
| My Own Worst Enemy
| Jack Spivey
| TV
|-
| 2009
| The Twilight Saga: New Moon
| Jacob Black
| Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor
Kids' Choice Award for Cutest Couple (with Kristen Stewart)
Nominated—Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple (with Kristen Stewart)
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2010
| Valentine's Day
|Willy Harrinton
|Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (with Taylor Swift)
|-
| The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
| Jacob Black
|Completed
Template:Filmography table end
References
- Saturday Night Live Promo: Taylor Lautner & Bon Jovi. Hulu.
- ^ Hamilton, Terri Finch (October 12, 2008). "Profile: Actor, teen heartthrob Taylor Lautner is in the 'Twilight' zone". The Grand Rapids Press. mlive.com. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
- "Taylor Lautner, modest and into martial arts". USA Today. November 25, 2009. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
- Rolling Stone magazine, December 10, 2009 – Issue #1093, "Taylor Lautner’s Wild Ride". Interviewed by Neil Strauss, (Commentary; “His father, Dan, is an airline pilot with a master's degree in clinical psychology. His mother, Deb, was a project manager at Herman Miller, the office-equipment manufacturer. They are still married, took Lautner regularly to their Catholic church, supported him from an early age and taught him a strong work ethic and a sense of morality.”), Retrieved on April 25, 2010.
- ^ Serba, John (November 19, 2009). "West Michigan native's star rising in 'Twilight'". The Grand Rapids Press. chicagotribune.com. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
- ^ Larry Carroll (2008-05-20). "Actor Taylor Lautner Is Eager To Deliver 'Naked' Line, Master Driving". MTV. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
- Christina Radish (2008-10-20). "Taylor Lautner & Edi Gathegi Discuss Their Roles in "Twilight"". MediaBlvd Magazine. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
- "Taylor Lautner". TV.com. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ "The Reel Deal | Movie Reviews by Mark Sells". Oregonherald.com. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ^ TaylorLautner.com | Biography
- "Breaking News – NBC Pulls the Plug on "Enemy," "Jungle"". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- Gaffney, Adrienne (November 3, 2008). "Q&A: Twilight's Taylor Lautner". Vanity Fair. vanityfair.com. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
- Bentley, Rick (November 20, 2009). "Nice guy finds his inner wolf". McClatchy Newspapers. newsobserver.com. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
- Scott Huver (2009-06-01). "Taylor Lautner Growing (Literally) with the Twilight Franchise". People. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
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- "Taylor Swift Wins Best Female Video". MTV. September 14, 2009. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
- Lyons, Margaret (November 26, 2009). "Taylor Lautner and James Franco: Who will be a better 'SNL' host?". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ http://www.instyle.co.uk/award/page/23992/31718?destination=node/23992
- Finke, Nikki (2010-01-05). "EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Lautner Is Now Hollywood's Highest Paid Teenage Actor –". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- Josh Wigler (February 6, 2010). "Taylor Lautner To Star In 'Stretch Armstrong'". MTV. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- Mike Fleming (February 11, 2010). "Studios Battle Over Taylor Lautner Project (Yes, Another One!)". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2010.
- "Taylor Lautner to star as 'Stretch Armstrong'". MSNBC. February 7, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- Dave McNary (March 25, 2010). "Singleton to direct Lionsgate's 'Abduction'". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
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