Every Saturday we’ll profile a different Twilight Saga actor or actress. Character information will be relevant through Eclipse and will not include Breaking Dawn information.
Taylor Daniel Lautner
- Born February 11, 1992 in Grand Rapids, MI
- Currently resides in Los Angeles, CA
- Son of Daniel, an airline pilot, and Deborah Lautner, a software developer
- Has one younger sister, Makena
- Began studying martial arts at age 6
- Has been linked romantically to Taylor Swift, Sarah Hicks and Selena Gomez
- Has been acting since age 9
On the Web
Jacob Black
- Full name: Jacob “Jake” Black
- Born: ?, about a year younger than Bella
- Parents and siblings: son of Billy and Sarah Black, sister of Rachel and Rebecca Black
- Species: Human, shape-shifter/werewolf
Past TV Roles
- Shadow Fury, 2001, Kismet
- The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour, 2004, Mouseketeer
- Summerland, 2004, Boy on Beach
- The Bernie Mac Show, 2003-2004, Aaron
- My Wife and Kids, 2004, Tyrone
- What’s New, Scooby-Doo?, 2005, Dennis
- Duck Dodgers, 2005, Reggie Wasserstein
- Danny Phantom, 2005, Youngblood
- Love, Inc., 2006, Oliver
- He’s a Bully, Charlie Brown, 2006, Bully
- My Own Worst Enemy, 2008, Jack Spivey
Past Movie Roles
- The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D, 2005, Sharkboy
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2, 2005, Eliot Murtaugh
- Twilight, 2008, Jacob Black
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon, 2009, Jacob Black
- Valentine’s Day, 2010, Willy
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, 2010, Jacob Black
Upcoming Movies
- Abduction, 2011, Nathan
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1, November 18, 2011, Jacob Black
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, November 16 2012, Jacob Black
- Cancun
- Stretch Armstrong
Awards
- Access Hollywood – #1 in Top Five Hollywood Abs
- 2009 People magazine – 100 Most Beautiful People
- 2009 Teen Choice Award – Choice Movie Fresh Face Male (Twilight)
- 2010 Kids Choice Award – Favorite Movie Actor (New Moon)
- 2010 Men’s Health Magazine – Top 10 Best Summer Bodies
- 2010 OK! magazine – 50 Sexiest Singles
- 2010 People’s Choice Award – Favorite Breakout Movie Actor
- 2010 People’s Choice Award – Favorite On-Screen Team (w/Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson for Twilight)
- 2010 Teen Choice Award – Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy (New Moon)
- 2010 Teen Choice Award – Choice Male Hottie
- 2010 Teen Choice Award – Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon
- 2010 Teen Choice Award – Choice Smile
Random Facts
- Gained 26 pounds to continue playing the role of Jacob Black in New Moon
- Has a black belt in Karate
- Has a net worth of over $10 million
- Won the junior world championship in karate at age 12
- Was the No. 1 Shirtless Movie Star of Summer
- Loves Chinese and Mexican food
- Has a Maltese named Roxy
- Plays football and baseball
- Supports the University of Michigan Wolverines
- Played football during his freshman year of high school
- Is of French, Dutch, German and Native American (Ottawa and Potawatomi) ancestry
- Was one of the youngest hosts of Saturday Night Live
