Taylor Daniel Lautner, commonly known as Taylor Lautner, is an American actor who gained fame for playing the werewolf Jacob Black in the Twilight film series from 2008 to 2012.
Lautner began his acting career in small comedy series such as The Bernie Mac Show (2003) and My Wife and Kids (2004), before moving on to voiceover roles in television shows such as What’s New with Scooby-Doo? (2005) and Danny Phantom (2005).
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- Full name: Taylor Daniel Lautner
- Stage name: Taylor Lautner
- Date of Birth: February 11, 1992
- Age: 32
- Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American actor
- Height: 1.74 m
- Parents: Deborah Lautner, Daniel Lautner.
- Siblings: Makena Moore
- Spouse: Taylor Daum (married in 2022)
- Children: 1
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $30 million and $40 million
Early life and education
Tyler Daniel Lautner was born on February 11, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. He was raised by his parents, Deborah Lautner and Daniel Lautner.
His mother worked for a software development company and his father was a pilot for Midwest Airlines. Lautner has a younger sister named Makena Moore.
Lautner attended Jamestown Elementary School in Michigan until his family moved to California when he was eleven.
He then attended Valencia High School in Santa Clarita, California, until his sophomore year, when he began studying acting.
Ethnically, Lautner is of primarily Dutch, French, and German descent, and claims some Native American ancestry through his mother. Religiously, he is a Christian.
Profession
Lautner began acting at a young age, appearing in commercials and television shows such as The Bernie Mac Show and My Wife and Kids.
He gained recognition early on for his role as Sharkboy in the 3D film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl.
Lautner’s breakthrough role was as Jacob Black in the Twilight film series. His portrayal of a werewolf catapulted him to fame and became a teen idol.
After the Twilight series ended, Lautner focused on showcasing his acting skills beyond werewolf roles.
In addition to his dramatic roles, Lautner has also branched out into comedy, having a recurring role on the British sitcom Cuckoo and starring alongside Kevin James in the sports comedy film Home Team.
Throughout his career, Taylor Lautner has demonstrated his versatility as an actor. Not only did he have his breakthrough role in Twilight, he has also played a variety of character types and genres. His acting career has continued to evolve, and he has sought to expand his range and showcase his talents.
Social Media
- Instagram: @taylorlautner
- Facebook account: Taylor Lautner
- Twitter: @TaylorDLautner
Personal life
Taylor Lautner had several relationships before getting married. He first dated Taylor Swift in 2009 after they met on the set of the movie Valentine’s Day, but they dated for a short time and broke up the same year.
Lautner began dating Lily Collins in 2011 after meeting on the set of the film Kidnapped. They dated for about a year before breaking up in 2011.
Lautner dated Marie Avgeropoulos from 2013 to 2015 after they met on the set of the film Trackers. They were together for about two years.
Lautner began dating Billie Lourd in 2016 after they met on the set of the TV series Scream Queens. They were together for about a year before breaking up in 2017.
Lautner is currently married to Taylor Daum. The two began dating in 2018, got engaged in 2021, and got married in 2022. They have a son, but the media has not publicly disclosed the child’s name.
Filmography
- *3D version of “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl” (2005)
- * “A Lot of Kids 2” (2005)
- * The Twilight Saga (2008)
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
- * Valentine’s Day (2010)
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
- * Kidnapped (2011)
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)
- *Grown Ups 2 (2013)
- * The Chaser (2015)
- * “Six Absurdities and Six Dragons” (2015)
- *Running Man (2016)
- * Home team (2022)
net worth
Taylor Lautner’s net worth is estimated to be between $30 million and $40 million, a testament to his successful acting career, especially his breakthrough role as Jacob Black in the hit film series The Twilight Saga.
As a teen idol, Lautner likely benefited from various endorsement deals and sponsorships, which contributed significantly to his wealth.
