Robert Pattinson is a famous actor. Edward Cullen - the role of Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson - recently celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of a talented British actor. Edward Cullen is the most famous character he played. It is the image of the mysterious vampire, embodied by Robert in the sensational movie "Twilight", gave the star status to the Englishman. What about it is known?

Edward Cullen: the name of the actor, biography

The future "vampire" was born in London, there was a joyful event in May 1986. The boy was born into a family not connected with the cinema world, he became the third child of his parents. His father was engaged in the delivery of vintage cars from the States, his mother worked as a model. Hardly any of Robert's parents could have assumed that the future famous actor is growing in their family. "Edward Cullen" and he did not know what fate awaits him.

As a child, Pattinson was not an exemplary child. Once he was even expelled from school, the reason remains a mystery. Interest in the theater of Robert appeared when he was already a teenager. He acquired the first skills of playing on stage, joining an amateur troupe. Then the talented young man was invited to the theater of the Barnes Theater Club. The most famous performances with his participation were the productions of "Tess of Derberville", "Macbeth", "Everything passes."

Model career

The first steps to fame Robert did not as an actor. "Edward Cullen" had time to test his strength in the modeling business, at the age of 12 after casting with the help of his mother. The demand for his services lasted about four years, then Pattinson was no longer offered a job. He himself explains this by the fact that he grew up early and acquired male characteristics, whereas more feminine guys were required.

It's interesting that Robert managed to win the podium, because they were interested again after he appeared in the film "Harry Potter". In 2007, the young man was offered to become the face of the autumn collection of the Hacketts brand. He accepted this proposal with pleasure.

First roles

Robert Pattinson is a relatively recently starred actor. "Edward Cullen" was on the set for the first time only in 2004. Debut for him was the tape "Ring of the Nibelungen", shot in Germany, in this film he embodied the image of Giselcher. Then the "vampire" starred in the "Vanity Fair", playing Raudi Crowley. Unfortunately, the scenes in which he is present were deleted before the show. Robert in this picture will be able to see only the owners of DVD-versions.

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" - the first well-known film in which "Edward Cullen" played. The name of the actor after that began to be mentioned in the list of promising young people claiming a star status. In this picture he portrayed Cedric Diggory. It is known that he was approved for the role almost immediately after passing the casting.

Having played in "Harry Potter", Pattinson did not become famous. Did not give him the star status and pictures "The Chaser Toby Jagga", "The Handbook of a Bad Mother."

Edward Cullen

In 2008, finally received the key role of "Edward Cullen". The actor, who should play a romantic and mysterious vampire, was selected from dozens of applicants. The plot of "Twilight" revolves around the love of his character, who has been living in the world for more than a hundred years. An old-fashioned vampire, with impeccable manners, falls in love with an ordinary schoolgirl, but tries to avoid her so that she does not recognize his secret and is not in danger. Complicating the situation is the presence of an opponent, this role takes on the werewolf Jacob.

The warmth with which the audience met "Twilight", forced the creators of the picture to stretch the vampire story into several parts. Robert played the noble vampire Edward in each of them. The last part was released in 2012, to the disappointment of the fans, to continue the romantic story did not.

Other known roles

As already mentioned, only in 2008 he waited for his famous role as Pattinson. However, "Twilight" - far from the only film in which he played at this time. Robert also gained new admirers after the release of the film "Small Remnants", in which he brilliantly embodied the image of the young artist Dali. Also, the films "Summer House" and "How to be" with his participation were welcomed by the audience.

Successful for the young man was 2010. "Remember Me" is another sensational film in which Robert Pattinson (actor) played. Edward Cullen has nothing to do with the character, the image of which the young man embodied in this picture. His hero Tyler - very ambiguous, many viewers even found him negative.

Many years ago, Tyler was detained for fighting, in which he did not really participate. Wanting to settle with the policeman, who spoiled his life, the young man intends to fall in love with his daughter Ellie. However, according to the law of the genre, he is addicted to his victim. At that moment, the tragic events of September 11, 2001, interfere into the life of lovers, as a result of which they are separated from each other.

Life Behind the Scenes

Pattinson is an actor who does not hurry to tie himself up in marriage. He himself explains the unwillingness to marry with fear to lose freedom. The most famous of his girlfriend at the moment is the actress Kristen Stewart, who played Bella in "Twilight". Officially, young people told about their relationship when they visited Oprah Winfrey's program.

Now the novel "Edward" and "Bella" is already in the past. It is assumed that the cause of the parting of the famous couple was treason Stewart, the girl was carried away by Rupert Sanders, his colleague in the film "Snow White and the Hunter".

The last passion of the guy who embodied the image of a romantic vampire is the singer Talia Barnett. Young people have been dating for several years, there are always rumors of their upcoming wedding. However, the choice of the son was not approved by his parents, besides, lovers constantly quarrel, that each time generates gossip about their separation.

Hobbies

What does Edward Cullen (the real name of the actor - Robert Pattinson) do in his spare time? The young man is fond of music, he excellently plays the synthesizer and the guitar. It is known that he learned to play the guitar before he started attending school. He is also a member of the band "Bad Girls", dreams about recording his own album.

It's interesting that Robert's passion for music came in handy during his work on Twilight. Some ballads are not only performed, but written by the actor personally. As an example, you can remember Never Think.