Robert Thomas Pattinson:
Born 13 May 1986, is an English actor, model and musician. He is best known for playing Edward Cullen in the film adaptation of Twilight, Twilight New Moon and Twilight Eclipse, based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer, and for the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Early life:
Pattinson was born in London, England. His mother, Clare, worked for a modeling agency, and his father, Richard, imported vintage cars from the U.S. Pattinson attended Tower House School and Harrodian School. He became involved in amateur theatre through the Barnes Theatre Company. After some backstage experience there, he took on acting roles. He caught the attention of an acting agent in a production of Tess of the D’Urbervilles and began looking for professional roles. Pattinson has two elder sisters.
Personal life:
Pattinson has admitted to taking a quarter of a Valium to calm his nerves before auditioning for Twilight, and to smoking. He was named one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” in 2008 by People magazine and in 2009, through a poll conducted by Glamour. On having a girlfriend, Pattinson states, “I don’t even have people’s phone numbers. I almost don’t want to have a girlfriend in this environment.” Pattinson currently resides in Los Angeles.
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