When it comes to celebrities, appearance is everything. If you’re not confident in your looks, you won’t be able to shine in the spotlight. Sadly, this is a truth that many famous faces have had to learn the hard way. Take a look back at the careers of some of the most beautiful women and men of all time.
The Problem With Vanity
If someone were to ask you why do people think Robert Pattinson is so handsome, you’d probably respond with, “Well, I don’t know. I guess he’s just lucky.” But, while it’s true that he was blessed with great looks, he worked very hard to get where he is today. To prove this point, let’s take a look at his early life and how he developed his excellent facial features.
When Robert Pattinson was born on December 2, 1978, in London, he was already blessed with perfect facial features. His mother, Doria, is a well-known make-up artist and created the flawless facial expression that Robert displays today. Many have credited her makeup skills to the fact that Robert still looks so young even though he’s now 32 years old. Thanks to his mother’s expertise, he was never really bullied in school because of his good looks.
Growing Up In The Spotlight
When Robert Pattinson was growing up, he often found himself in the spotlight. Not only was he born into an acting family, but his father, David, is a film director and starred in a number of his father’s films. Because of this, Robert had to grow up quick and mature early – perhaps a little too quick.
In his teens, he began to gain a lot of pressure from fans to model or sign with a record label. Even though he’d only just turned 16 at the time, he decided to ignore the pressure and focused on school. It was then that he decided he wanted to take a break from pursuing a pop career and began to focus on his school work.
A Change In Direction
A few years later, in 2004, Robert Pattinson made the decision to change his career path completely. He graduated from high school and enrolled in film school at London’s prestigious Saint Martins School of Art. While there, he decided to take a break from studying and began to work as an assistant director at a film studio. One of his first tasks was to co-ordinate costumes for the upcoming film, Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. In 2006, he made his directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed short film, Four Loves, and in 2008 he directed his first feature film, Water for Elephants. This was a turning point in his career as he began to direct and execute his vision rather than just help with the “bells and whistles.”
Robert Pattinson: The Success Story
If someone were to ask you what is the secret to Robert Pattinson’s good looks, you’d probably respond with, “hard work and a lucky gene.” While it’s true that he was lucky to be born with perfect features, he worked very hard to perfect his looks. Thanks to his persistence, he has been able to successfully transition from child star to full-fledged adult star. To prove this point, let’s take a look back at his progress in a career spanning more than a decade.
Robert Pattinson’s Career Timeline
The following is a chart detailing Robert Pattinson’s crucial events in his career with major film festivals, award shows, and box office results. The events are organized by year and decade for easy reference.
- 1978: Born on December 2nd
- 1980’s: Begins to appear in films as a child star
- 1990’s: Begins to direct
- 2000’s: Directs First Two Harry Potter Films
- 2010’s: Directs Two Twilight Saga Films and One Burberry Campaign
- 2020’s: Scheduled to Direct a Major Film Due To Coronavirus
Early Years
As we’ve established, Robert Pattinson was born on December 2, 1978, in London, England. His family already had a rich history in the arts as his great-grandfather was the famous painter and illustrator, William Morris. His grandfather, Michael, was also an artist and collaborated with his wife, Margaret, on a number of their paintings. It was in fact Margaret who encouraged Robert and his siblings to pursue artistic careers and she often painted and sketched as a therapy to help the children deal with the stresses of growing up. She passed away in 2012 but not before leaving behind a legacy of her own.
A Family Affair
Since the beginning of his acting career, Robert Pattinson has established himself as a front runner in the acting world. One of his earliest roles was in the 1998 film, Notting Hill. That same year, he also starred in the popular ITV series, Heartbeat as Charlie Brandon, and in the film, The Runaway Train. In 1999, he starred opposite Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in the adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited. In 2001, he starred in the dark comedy, Love’s Labours Lost as one of Shakespeare’s lovers. In 2002, he played alongside Ewan McGregor and Jude Law in the war drama, King Arthur. The following year, he had a starring role in the comedy/drama, Damage Done. In 2004, he gained widespread recognition for playing the teenage version of writer/director Scott Beckwith in the film adaptation of the stage play, Twelfth Night. In that same year, he also appeared in the biopic, The Jacket, which documented the life of Burberry’s founder, Francis Bacon.
Since then, Robert Pattinson has worked steadily as both an actor and a director. He’s starred in numerous films including the Harry Potter series, The Great Gatsby, Robin Hood, The Hobbit, and many more. He also directed two critically acclaimed films, Four Loves and Water for Elephants, the latter of which he also wrote. In 2010, he co-founded the production company, Fulcrum Film, with his wife, Alicia Cargill. Together, they have produced a number of their own films, including two major franchise films: Fifty Shades of Grey and the upcoming Death on the Nile. In 2020, he began to direct a major historical epic film, Byzantium, which is due for release in 2021.
Award-Winning Career
Thanks to his perfectionist nature and hard work, Robert Pattinson has been successful in taking home a number of awards and accolades over the years. In 2010, he was nominated for a BAFTA for directing Water for Elephants and won the Young Artist Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role – Guest Appearance for his performance as Lord Greystock in the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. That same year, he also won the London Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor for his performance in Twelfth Night. In addition, he has been nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical for his performance as Hamlet in the 2013 film, The Golden Globe. In 2011, he won a Young Artist Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role – Guest Appearance for his performance as Nick Greene in the romantic comedy, The Runaway Bride. Later that year, he also starred alongside Emma Watson and Felicity Jones in the film adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy. In 2012, he was nominated for a BAFTA for his role in the film adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy and won a Young Artist Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role – Guest Appearance for his performance in Twelfth Night. In 2014, he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical for his performance in The Madness of King George and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance as The Scarecrow in the upcoming film, The House with the Scorpion Tattoo. He was also nominated for a BAFTA for his work in the historical drama, The Great Gatsby. In 2016, he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor, Limited Series or Television Film for his role as the young Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise. In addition, he also starred as Jimmy Choo in the 2018 film, Private Life. Since 2013, he has been an advocate for young filmmakers, offering them mentorship schemes through his production company, Fulcrum Film.
As we’ve established, Robert Pattinson was born on December 2, 1978. Since then, he’s starred in numerous films, directed two critically acclaimed films, and founded a production company. Hopefully, this biography has answered some of your questions about this talented and handsome individual.