Taylor Lautner
Jacob Black in Twilight saga, actor and model
Taylor Daniel Lautner (born November 11, 1992) is an American actor and model who achieved fame as a member of the hugely successful Twilight saga film series (2008-2012), in which he played the shape-shifting werewolf Jacob Black. Beginning as a child actor in television shows, Lautner gained international recognition during his work on Twilight, which made him a teen idol and cultural phenomenon. Beyond Twilight, he has appeared in various films including action movies and romantic comedies, and has taken on roles in television series such as "Coyote" and "Scream Queens." He has also continued voice acting and independent film work. Lautner is known for his athletic physique and has been involved in action sequences in films. Despite the mixed critical reception of the Twilight films, his role contributed significantly to their commercial success and his career trajectory in Hollywood.
Entertainment
American
1992
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Tayler
English origin
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