Acting Career



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Taylor Lautner began acting due to his karate coach, who had played the Blue Power Ranger. He first appeared in the made-for-television film Shadow Fury, and subsequently had roles on the series Summerland, The Bernie Mac Show, and My Wife and Kids. Taylor also appeared in a number of other television shows and movies, including The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour. He appeared as himself in America's Most Talented Kids, putting on an exhibition of his Martial Arts skills. In addition to television, Lautner has been very successful in voice-over work. Lautner has booked a recurring role as Youngblood on the cartoon Danny Phantom, and has recorded episodes of What's New Scooby Doo? and He's A Bully, Charlie Brown. In 2005, Taylor won the role of Shark Boy in the Robert Rodriguez film, The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3D. Months later, he successfully auditioned to play Elliot, the son of the Bakers' rivals, in Cheaper by Dozen 2. Lautner then played Native American character Jacpb Black in Twilight, the movie adaptation of the novel by Stephanie Meyer. Lautner reprised his role as Jacob in New Moon in 2009 and its sequel The Twilight Saga; Eclipse in 2010. Lautner also appeared in the romantic comedy film Valentine's Day as Willy Harrinton.




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