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Taylor Lautner Biography

Birth Name:Taylor Daniel Lautner

Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Donated $40,000 to the children's charity The Lollipop Theatre Network in 2010
His handprints were enshrined in front of the Grumman's Chinese Theater in 2011 alongside "Twilight" co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
Won the American Karate Association Warrior Cup in 2001
Started out participating in karate, which he first learned at the age of six
Quote: "I've always been super-interested in all aspects of film․ Ever since I was in video production class in high school, it was a dream of mine to be involved in movie-making, not only in front of the camera, but behind the camera as well․"
Quote: "[on "Abduction"] "Just hearing the idea of the script, and where the character starts and where he ends, and everything he deals with, I knew it would be exciting and challenging for me, as an actor․ That's what attracted me to it, originally․""
His international breakthrough came in 2008 after accepting the role of Jacob Black from the film franchise "Twilight․"
Became a certified black belt in karate by the age of 8
Added 30 pounds of muscle between the first and second installments of the "Twilight" film series for his character's dramatic physical transformation described in the novel
Voted 'Best Smile' in high school, where he enjoyed playing on the school's football team

Awards

2005Best Actor-Secció Oficial Fantàstic: nominated
2005Stinker Award-Worst Song or Song Performance in a Film or End Credits: nominated
2006Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2009MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance Male: nominated
2009Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Male: winner
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Fresh Face Male: winner
2010Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2010Blimp Award-Favorite Kiss: nominated
2010Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actor: winner
2010Blimp Award-Cutest Couple: winner
2010MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: nominated
2010MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2010People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Team: winner
2010Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
2010Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actor: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Male: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy: winner
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Chemistry: nominated
2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2011People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Team: winner
2011Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: winner
2012Blimp Award-Favorite Butt Kicker: winner
2012Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
2012Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Action: winner
2013MTV Movie Award-Best Shirtless Performance: winner
2013Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: winner
2013Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: winner
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Hissy Fit: winner
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: winner
2014Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Action: nominated
2016Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice: Scene Stealer: nominated