Date of Birth
11 February 1992, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Birth Name
Taylor Daniel Lautner
Height
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Mini Biography
Born on February 11th, 1992 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Taylor Daniel Lautner has shown he was destined for a successful life from a very young age. He began studying karate at the age of six, training at Fabiano's Karate School, and by the following year, he was already winning tournaments. He was soon invited to train with seven-time world karate champion Mike Chat and, when he was eight, he was asked to represent his country in the twelve years and under division in the World Karate Association where he proved himself by becoming the Junior World Forms and Weapons champion, winning three gold medals. He continued to flourish in the martial arts circuit; in 2003, at only eleven years old, he was ranks number one in the world for NASKA's Black Belt Open Forms, Musical Weapons, Traditional Weapons and Traditional Forms and and, by the age of twelve, he had three Junior World Championships under his "black belt".
However, in addition to his love for karate, Taylor was bitten by the acting bug when he was seven years old, after his martial arts instructor persuaded him to audition for a part in a Burger King advert in Los Angeles. Although he was unsuccessful, he enjoyed the experience so much that he told his parents he wanted to pursue a career in acting. Soon, he and his family were traveling back-and-forth from their home in Michigan to California so Taylor could audition for acting roles on a regular basis. When he was ten, with the frequent traveling and air fares starting to drain them out, his family made the hard decision to relocate to Los Angeles where Taylor would have the advantage of being able to audition on a full-time basis. Although it was a wrench to leave behind friends and family, the move gave him the added bonus of being able to compete on a more intense level in football and baseball.
Since moving to Los Angeles, Taylor has booked roles on "My Wife and Kids" (2001), "Summerland" (2004), "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), and the The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour (2004) (TV). In addition to television, Taylor has been very successful in the voice over work. Taylor has booked a recurring role as Youngblood on the cartoon "Danny Phantom" (2004) as well as he has recording two episodes of "What's New, Scooby-Doo?" (2002) and 'Charlie Brown'. Taylor has also booked a series regular of a pilot presentation called Which Way Is Up? (1977) along with the voice of Silas in an animation series entitled 'Silas and Brittany'.
His big break came in 2005 when, at the age of thirteen, Taylor won the role of Shark Boy in the Robert Rodriguez film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005). He spent three months on location in Austin, Texas filming, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Within months, he then successfully auditioned to play Eliot, the son of the Bakers' rival, in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005).
In his spare time, Taylor loves playing football and baseball, both sports which he is very strong in. In football, he running back on offense and middle line backer on defense and, in baseball, he takes part in the Hart Baseball Program where he is positioned at center field and second base. He also participates in the LA Hip Kids, a hip-hop dance group. Taylor also enjoys making home movies with his friends, including 'Sharkboy and Lava Girl' co-star Taylor Dooley, who lives near his Los Angeles home.
Although, he wants to continue acting into adulthood, he wouldn't mind becoming a film scriptwriter and director. Certainly, this is one young boy who is bound to do well in whatever he sets his mind to!
IMDb Mini Biography By: Jake and Fifi
Trivia
Is a keen martial artist who, from the age of seven, won many karate tournaments on a local, national and international level.
Plays football and baseball. He enjoys watching college football and supports the Michigan Wolverines.
Has a younger sister named Makena.
Has a Maltese named Roxy.
Received his driver license in 2008.
Played football during freshman year in high school.
Had to start training the day after Twilight (2008/I) was finished for his role of Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), whose transformation had to be drastic. He gained approximately 30 lbs. for the part, as promised to the director.
Has become close friends with Twilight (2008/I) co-star, Edi Gathegi . They have been exercising in the gym together since they finished filming the movie.
Close friends with Gishel Rafael, Alyson Stoner, Kristen Stewart, and Nikki Reed.
#1 in Access Hollywood's "Top Five Hollywood Abs".
One of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People 2009.
Of French, Dutch, German, and Native American (specifically Ottawa and Potawatomi) ancestry.
Where Are They Now
(March 2008) Filming Twilight
(April 2008) Filming Twilight as Jacob Black
(April 2008) Featured in Cassi Thomson's music video "Caught Up In You"
(March 2009) Filming New Moon
Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Actor, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
* In Production
* 2000s
1. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) (post-production) .... Jacob Black
... aka Eclipse (USA: informal English title)
... aka Twilight 3 (USA: informal title)
2. Valentine's Day (2010) (post-production) .... Tyler Harrinton
3. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (1 episode, 2009)
- Episode dated 20 November 2009 (2009) TV episode
4. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) .... Jacob Black
... aka New Moon (USA: informal title)
... aka The Twilight Saga: New Moon (USA: promotional title)
... aka Twilight 2 (USA: informal title)
... aka Twilight: New Moon (USA: informal title)
5. "My Own Worst Enemy" .... Jack Spivey (7 episodes, 2008)
- Love in All the Wrong Places (2008) TV episode .... Jack Spivey
- Down Rio Way (2008) TV episode .... Jack Spivey
- High Crimes and Turducken (2008) TV episode .... Jack Spivey
- The Night Train to Moscow (2008) TV episode .... Jack Spivey
- That Is Not My Son (2008) TV episode .... Jack Spivey
(2 more)
6. Twilight (2008/I) .... Jacob Black
7. He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006) (TV) (voice) .... Bully
8. "Love, Inc." .... Oliver (1 episode, 2006)
- Arrested Development (2006) TV episode .... Oliver
9. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) .... Eliot Murtaugh
... aka Moins cher la douzaine 2 (Canada: French title)
10. "Danny Phantom" .... Youngblood / ... (3 episodes, 2005)
- The Fright Before Christmas (2005) TV episode .... Young Blood
- The Fenton Menace (2005) TV episode (voice) .... Youngblood
- Pirate Radio (2005) TV episode (voice) .... Youngblood
11. "Duck Dodgers" .... Reggie Wasserstein / ... (2 episodes, 2005)
... aka Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (USA: long title)
- A Lame Duck Mind (2005) TV episode (voice) .... Reggie Wasserstein
- Good Duck Hunting/Consumption Overruled (2005) TV episode .... Terrible Obnoxious Boy
12. The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) .... Sharkboy
13. "What's New, Scooby-Doo?" .... Dennis / ... (2 episodes, 2005)
- Camp Comeoniwannascareya (2005) TV episode (voice) .... Dennis
- A Terrifying Round with a Menacing Metallic Clown (2005) TV episode (voice) .... Ned
14. "My Wife and Kids" .... Tyrone (1 episode, 2004)
- Class Reunion (2004) TV episode .... Tyrone
15. "The Bernie Mac Show" .... Aaron (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
- Being Bernie Mac (2004) TV episode
- Bernie Mac Rope-a-Dope (2003) TV episode .... Aaron
16. "Summerland" .... Boy on Beach (1 episode, 2004)
- To Thine Self Be True (2004) TV episode .... Boy on Beach
17. The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour (2004) (TV) .... Mouseketeer
18. Shadow Fury (2001) .... Kismet (Child)
... aka Shadow of the Dragon (International: English title: DVD title)
Soundtrack:
1. The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) ("Dream, Dream, Dream, Dream (Dream, Dream)")
Self:
1. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Host / ... (1 episode, 2009)
... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
- Taylor Lautner/Bon Jovi (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
2. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (14 episodes, 2009)
... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
- Episode dated 26 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 17 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 16 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 9 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 6 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
(9 more)
3. "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
- Episode #1.109 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
4. "Cinema tres" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
... aka Informatiu cinema (Spain: Catalan title)
- Episode dated 21 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
5. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
- Episode dated 20 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
6. "Live from Studio Five" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
- Episode #1.49 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
7. "The Jay Leno Show" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2009)
- Episode #1.49 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode #1.46 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
8. "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
- Episode #1.153 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
9. "Xposé" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
- Episode #4.52 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
10. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2008-2009)
- Episode dated 16 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 19 November 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
11. "Made in Hollywood" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
- Episode #5.8 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
12. "Fantástico" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
- Episode dated 1 November 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
13. Ulalume: Howling at New Moon (2009) (TV) .... Himself
14. Scream Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) .... Himself
15. MTV Video Music Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
16. The Teen Choice Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) .... Himself
17. 2009 MTV Movie Awards (2009) (TV) .... Himself
18. Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009 (2009) (TV) .... Himself
19. "The Tyra Banks Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
- Episode #4.59 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
20. MTV Video Music Awards 2008 (2008) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
21. "U-Pick Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- MusicWeek: Day 1 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
1. "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien"
- Episode #1.65 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
