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Robert Pattinson Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth13 May 1986

Age36 Years

BirthplaceLondon, England, UK

ProfessionActor, Musician, and Film Producer

NationalityBritish

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Richard Pattinson; Mother - Clare Pattinson; Sisters - Lizzy Pattinson, Victoria Pattinson

Robert Pattinson Biography

British actor, musician and producer Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson rose from child modelling and early stage work to international fame as Edward Cullen.

Early life and background
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson was born on 13 May 1986 in London, England. Raised in a family with ties to the creative and automotive worlds, his father worked importing vintage American cars while his mother was employed at a modelling agency. He grew up in London and attended Tower House School and The Harrodian School.

Pattinson began modelling as a child at around age 12. That early exposure to performance and the arts led him into school plays and auditions, where he took on small theatre parts such as roles in Guys and Dolls and Thornton Wilder’s Our Town.

Career
Pattinson transitioned from stage work to screen in the early 2000s. His onscreen debut is recorded as 2004, and he appeared in productions such as the German television film Ring of the Nibelungs, although some of his scenes were removed from the theatrical cut and later appeared only on the DVD edition.

His international breakthrough came with the role of Edward Cullen in the 2008 film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel Twilight. The Twilight series turned Pattinson into a household name and brought him widespread recognition. For his performances across that saga he earned multiple fan-voted awards and nominations, including Empire Awards nominations, eleven MTV Movie Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards.

Outside of Twilight, Pattinson has pursued projects that showcase different facets of his talent. Early in his career he received a Best Actor award at the Strasbourg Film Festival for his work in How to Be. Musically, Pattinson is a self-taught instrumentalist who plays guitar and piano and has contributed vocals and co-written material included on the Twilight soundtrack, demonstrating an active interest in composing and performing.

Public profile
Pattinson’s rise to fame was accompanied by intense media attention. He was named among the “Sexiest Men Alive” by People magazine in consecutive years and was selected as Glamour UK’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2009. His personal life has been a subject of public interest; he was romantically linked with Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart during the late 2000s and has had other high-profile relationships since.

Philanthropy and advocacy are part of Pattinson’s public life. He has used his platform to support campaigns addressing human trafficking and has participated in fundraising efforts at high-profile events. In 2015 he became an ambassador for the GO Campaign, citing his interest in the organization’s impact on children and youth.

Brand work and recognition
Beyond film and music, Pattinson has worked in fashion and fragrance. In 2013 he became the face of Dior Homme and appeared in a campaign directed by Romain Gavras and photographed by Nan Goldin.

Pattinson’s appearance has also been the subject of aesthetic analysis: in June 2022, an analysis using the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi named him the most attractive man in the world according to that specific measurement method.

Personal details
Pattinson is British and of English ethnicity. He is approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall (about 185 cm) and has blue eyes and golden-brown hair. His listed hobbies include listening to music, spending time with friends, and playing soccer and instruments. He identifies with the Roman Catholic faith.

Latest updates
As of 2022, Pattinson is 36 years old. His career continues to balance mainstream franchise success with independent and artistic projects, while he remains active in music and charitable causes.

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Recent Work

Twilight (film)

Played Edward Cullen in the 2008 film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel, the role that brought him international fame and multiple fan-voted awards.

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Career Highlights

  1. Breakthrough role as Edward Cullen in Twilight (2008)
  2. Named among People magazine’s "Sexiest Men Alive" and Glamour UK’s "Sexiest Man Alive"
  3. Best Actor award at the Strasbourg Film Festival for How to Be
  4. Face of Dior Homme fragrance campaign in 2013
  5. Ambassador for the GO Campaign in 2015
  6. Active support for anti–human trafficking causes and fundraising efforts
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Robert Pattinson was born on 13 May 1986.

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