Robert Pattinson

Name: Robert Thomas Pattinson

Nicknames: Rob, RPattz, Spunk Ransom

Birthdate: May 13, 1986

Hometown: London, England

Height: 6′1″ (185cm)

Hair Color: Brownish blonde

Eye Color: Blueish gray

Instruments: Piano and guitar

Hobbies/Sports: Football, skiing, snowboarding, pool

Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

Robert Pattinson was born on May 13, 1986 in London. He started acting in theatre when he was fifteen. After he joined the Barnes Theatre Company he landed roles in ‘Macbeth’ and ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’ before moving on to his first film role, Giselher in Ring of the Nibelungs, quickly followed by the role of Older Rawdy Crawley in Vanity Fair. Robert met director Mike Newell in 2003 and a week later was offered the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which launched him into the public eye. He went on to film several television movies and independent films before landing the role of Edward Cullen in the blockbuster Twilight.

- Plays both piano and guitar.

- Was in a band named Bad Girl that played "rocky Led Zeppelin-type stuff".

- Enjoys skiing, snowboarding, football, and pool.

- Has two sisters: Lizzy, a singer/songwriter, and Victoria, who works in politics.

- Was nicknamed Patty as a child because of his surname.

- Got expelled from school when he was twelve.

- Aspires to be like actor Jack Nicholson.

- Has a dog named Patty.

Source: http://www.robert-pattinson.co.uk/