The Robert Pattinson Handbook - Everything you need to know about Robert Pattinson

Dan Bell

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Robert Pattinson Fan this is your your ultimate resource for the talented actor Robert Pattinson. Here you'll find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.

In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know right away this book covers: Everything about Robert, Edward Cullen, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and other films Robert stars in are all covered in this fantastic book.

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• Performing Arts
• Biography
• Entertainment
• Autobiography

Informations

• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 24 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781486432233
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

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Robert Pattinson

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Contents Articles Robert Pattinson Edward Cullen Twilight (series) Twilight (2008 film) The Twilight Saga: New Moon The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Bel Ami (2011 film) Water For Elephants (2011 film) Unbound Captives References Article Sources and Contributors Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors Article Licenses License

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Robert Pattinson

Pattinson in November 2009 Born Robert Thomas Pattinson 13 May 1986 London, England Other name(s) [1] [2] Rob, R-Pattz, Spunk (nicknames) Ransom Occupation Actor, model, musician, producer Years active 2004 – present

[3] [4] [5] Robert Thomas Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) is an English actor, model, musician, and executive producer. [6] He has been cited as the biggest British movie star in Hollywood and one of the sexiest movie stars in the world. He is best known for playing Edward Cullen in the film adaptations of theTwilightnovels by Stephenie Meyer, and [7] [8] [9] for the role of Cedric Diggory inHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fireupcoming films include. His The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,Bel Ami,Water For Elephants, andUnbound Captives.

Early life Pattinson was born in London. His mother, Clare, worked for a modeling agency, and his father, Richard, imported [10] [11] 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 ofTess of the D'Urbervillesand began looking for professional roles. Pattinson has two elder sisters, Lizzy Pattinson who is a singer and Victoria [12] [13] Pattinson.

Career

Modeling Pattinson began modelling when he was twelve years old, but it wound down only four years later. He has blamed his lack of work as a model on his masculine appearance. Pattinson explained in December 2008, "When I first started I was quite tall and looked like a girl, so I got lots of jobs, because it was during that period where the androgynous look was cool. Then, I guess, I became too much of a guy, so I never got any more jobs. I had the most [14] unsuccessful modelling career." Pattinson appeared in the advertising campaign for Hackett's Autumn 2007 [15] collection.

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Robert Pattinson Acting Pattinson had supporting roles in the made for television filmRing of the Nibelungsin 2004 and in director Mira Nair ‘ sVanity Fair, although his scenes in the latter were deleted and only appear on the DVD [16] version. In May 2005, he was slated to appear in the UK premiere ofThe Woman Beforeat the Royal Court Theatre, but was fired shortly [17] before the opening night and was replaced by Tom Riley. Later that year he played Cedric Diggory in the filmHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For this he was named that year'sBritish Star of Tomorrowby [18] The Timeshas more than once been touted as the next Jude. He [11] [19] [20] Pattinson at the premiere forTwilightin 2008 Law. Pattinson played Edward Cullen in the movieTwilight, based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling novel of the same name, which was released on 21 November 2008 in North America. According toTV Guide, Pattinson was initially apprehensive about auditioning for the role of Edward Cullen, fearful that he would not be able to live up to the [21] "perfection" expected from the character. He reprised his role as Edward Cullen in theTwilightsequelsThe Twilight Saga: New Moonand the upcomingEclipse, which filmed in August to October 2009 and will be released [22] June 30, 2010. Pattinson also had lead roles in the feature filmsLittle Ashes(in which he plays Salvador Dalí),How To Be(a British comedy) and the short filmThe Summer House. [23] In 2009, Pattinson presented at the 81st Academy Awards. On November 10, Revolver Entertainment released [24] the DVDRobsessed, a documentary which details Pattinson's life and popularity. Pattinson was ranked #10 on The Telegraph's list of the 10 Highest Paid Actors, with earnings of £10 million ($16 million) from theTwilight [25] movies. [26] In 2010, Pattinson executively produced and starred in the filmRemember MeHe will, released March 12, 2010. [27] also play Georges Duroy in a film adaption of the 1885 novelBel Amiin a theatre production for producer, appear [28] David Pugh. and will star in a film adaption of the Sara Gruen novelWater for Elephants, with Christoph Waltz [29] and Reese Witherspoon. Music [30] Pattinson plays guitar and piano, and composes his own music. He also appears as the singer of two songs on the [31] Twilightand "Let Me Sign", which was writtensoundtrack: "Never Think", which he co-wrote with Sam Bradley, [32] by Marcus Foster and Bobby Long. The songs were included in the film after director Catherine Hardwicke added Pattinson's recordings into an early cut without his knowledge, and he agreed that "one of them specifically, it [5] really made the scene better. It was like it was supposed to be there." The soundtrack for the filmHow To Be [33] [34] features three original songs performed by Pattinson and written by composer Joe Hastings. Aside from recording for the soundtracks, Pattinson has said, "I've never really recorded anything - I just played in pubs and stuff", and when asked about a professional music career, he said, "Music is my back-up plan if acting [5] [35] fails." In 2008, he also performed with his first girlfriend's current boyfriend's band, called Bad Girls.

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Robert Pattinson Personal life [36] [37] Pattinson was named one of the "Sexiest Men Alive" in 2008 and 2009 byPeople2009, he wasmagazine. In [38] also named "Sexiest Man Alive" through a poll conducted byGlamour.GQ"Bestnamed Pattinson Britain's [39] Dressed Man" of 2010, stating, "Extremely elegant and inspiring, the true essence of a contemporary man." In [40] 2010,Glamourcrowned Pattinson best dressed man along withCheryl ColeHe wasas best dressed woman. [41] named one ofVanity Fair's "Top Hollywood Earners of 2009" with earnings of $18 million in 2009. Due to his recent rising fame, a wax statue of Pattinson has been added to the Madame Tussauds collection in London and [42] NYC. [43] In December 2009, Pattinson autographed a guitar to be auctioned off for charity. Pattinson also volunteered for [44] theHope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Reliefin January 2010. Filmography Year Film RoleNotes

2004Vanity FairRawdy Crawley Ring of the NibelungsGiselher 2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of Cedric FireDiggory 2006The Haunted AirmanToby Jugg

Only seen on DVD release

Television film

Television film

2007The Bad Mother's HandbookDaniel GaleTelevision film Harry Potter and the Order ofCedric Cameo the PhoenixDiggory 2008How To BeArt [45] Strasbourg Film Festival Award for Best Actor TwilightEdward Cullen Hollywood Film Award for New Hollywood MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance Male MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (with Kristen Stewart) MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (with Cam Gigandet) People's Choice Award for Favourite On-Screen-Team (Shared with: Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart) Scream Award for Best Fantasy Actor Teen Choice Award for Choice Hottie Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor Drama Teen Choice Award for Movie Liplock (with Kristen Stewart) Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Rumble (with Cam Gigandet) [46] Nominated - Empire Award for Best Newcomer Nominated - People's Choice Award for Favourite Movie Actor Nominated - Scream Award for Best Ensemble Cast 2009Little AshesSalvador Dalí The Twilight Saga: New MoonEdward Russia's Georges Award for Best Foreign Actor Cullen [47] Nominated - Empire Award for Best Actor Nominated - Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for Cutest Couple (Shared with Kristen Stewart) Nominated - Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple (Shared with Kristen Stewart)

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Robert Pattinson 2010Remember Me

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

2011Bel Ami

Water For Elephants

Unbound Captives

Tyler Hawkins

Edward Cullen

Georges Duroy

Jacob Jankowski

Executive producer

post-production

filming

pre-production

pre-production

External links [48] • Robert the Internet Movie DatabasePattinson at [49] •TV.comPattinson at  Robert

References

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