Robert Pattinson
English actor
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| March 2024 | Welcomed his first child, a daughter, with partner Suki Waterhouse |
| 2023 | Voiced the titular grey heron in the English-language dub of Hayao Miyazaki's animated film The Boy and the Heron. |
| 2022 | Portrays Bruce Wayne / Batman in Matt Reeves' superhero film The Batman. |
| 2020 | Donated to GO Campaign emergency funds during the first COVID-19 lockdown to provide food and hygiene products to vulnerable families in London and Los Angeles. |
| 2020 | Featured in the psychological thriller The Devil All the Time, playing a lewd small-town preacher in an ensemble cast. |
| 2020 | Starred in Christopher Nolan's Tenet as a spy handler, marking his return to big-budget films. His character's mannerisms were based on author Christopher Hitchens. |
| October 2020 | While shooting The Batman in Liverpool, surprised a ten-year-old autistic Batman fan by sending DC Batman gifts due to COVID-19 restrictions preventing a personal meeting. |
| October 2020 | Made a cameo appearance in the band Haim's performance of '3 a.m.' on Late Night with Seth Meyers, performing the song's opening spoken-word section via a front-facing FaceTime call video. |
| 2019 | Starred in critically notable films 'The Lighthouse' with dual roles as Ephraim Winslow/Thomas Howard and 'The King' as The Dauphin. |
| 2019 | Appeared in two films at the Venice Film Festival: 'The King' as Louis, The Dauphin, with a controversial French accent, and 'Waiting for the Barbarians', receiving mixed reviews for his performances. |
| May 2019 | Co-hosted a charity event with Helen Mirren at the Cannes Film Festival, donating $500,000 to international aid organization Help Refugees on behalf of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. |
| May 2019 | Premiered 'The Lighthouse' at Cannes Film Festival, receiving widespread critical acclaim for his 'mesmeric' and transformative performance. Earned his second Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead. |
| February 2019 | Collaborated with the Nottingham band Tindersticks and released the song 'Willow' for the High Life original soundtrack. |
| 2018 | Robert Pattinson contributed the song 'Honeybun' to the soundtrack of the film Damsel |
| 2018 | Starred in comedy 'Damsel' as Samuel Alabaster, an eccentric pioneer, which was praised as a 'hilariously oddball performance'. Also appeared in science-fiction drama 'High Life' as Monte, a criminal on a spaceship, receiving critical acclaim for his engaging performance. |
| 2017 | Opened up about suffering from anxiety that began during his early years in the public eye |
| August 2017 | Wrote and starred in a short film for GQ titled 'Fear & Shame', depicting his journey to buy a hot dog while avoiding media and fans in New York. |
| May 2017 | Premiered 'Good Time' at the Cannes Film Festival, playing bank robber Connie Nikas. This film was a significant turning point in his career, with critics calling it his 'career-peak' and 'career-best' performance. Received his first Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead. |
| March 2017 | In a March interview, Pattinson stated he would contribute music to his upcoming film Damsel, discussing his approach to blending music and acting. |
| 2016 | Starred in 'The Lost City of Z' as British explorer Corporal Henry Costin, for which he grew a heavy beard and lost weight. Critics praised his subtle and impressive performance. |
| February 2016 | Announced as the first ambassador of Dior Homme menswear, appearing in print collection campaigns photographed by Karl Lagerfeld, Peter Lindbergh, and David Sims. |
| 2015 | Became the first ambassador of GO Campaign, committed to supporting grassroots efforts that help children and youth globally. |
| 2015 | Appeared in 'The Childhood of a Leader', playing dual roles of Charles Marker and an adult version of the leader. Received praise for his 'elegant' and 'excellent' performance. |
| October 2015 | Joined the Global Goals Campaign, which aims to end poverty by 2030. |
| February 2015 | Appeared in two films at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival: 'Queen of the Desert' as T.E. Lawrence and 'Life' as photographer Dennis Stock. Critics appreciated his performances, particularly noting his brief but significant role in the former and his nuanced portrayal in the latter. |
| 2014 | Participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to promote awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. |
| August 13 2014 | A play titled 'Totally Devoted' about three women obsessed with Pattinson debuted at Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh |
| May 2014 | Donated his bike for an auction to benefit the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). |
| May 2014 | Premiered two films at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival: 'The Rover' and 'Maps to the Stars'. In 'The Rover', he received critical acclaim for his performance as a naïve criminal gang member, with critics praising his 'career re-defining' and sensitive portrayal. |
| March 2014 | Donated autographed items for an auction to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation. |
| February 19 2014 | An asteroid was named after him (246789 Pattinson) by Russian astronomer Timur Kryachko |
| 2013 | Pattinson played guitar on the Death Grips song 'Birds' from their album Government Plates, with drummer Zach Hill recording Pattinson's playing on his phone during a jam session and later sampling it into the song. |
| November 15 2013 | Participated in GO Campaign's Go Go Gala, buying a cello made of recycled material for $5,600. |
| September 2013 | Joined International Medical Corps as one of their first responders to help strengthen communities before disasters strike. |
| September 2013 | Appeared in a black and white short film with French-American model Camille Rowe for Dior. |
| August 2013 | Visited Children's Hospital Los Angeles and participated in arts and crafts with patients. |
| June 2013 | Announced as the new face of Dior Homme fragrance. |
| November 16 2012 | Pattinson starred in his final Twilight film, Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which became the highest-grossing film in the Twilight series, earning over $829 million worldwide. |
| October 2012 | Named 'Sexiest Man Alive' by Glamour UK |
| February 12 2012 | Pattinson played Georges Duroy in Bel Ami, which premiered at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival. |
| November 18 2011 | Pattinson reprised his role as Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, which earned $705,058,657 at the worldwide box office. |
| November 3 2011 | Put his signature, hand and foot prints in wet concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theatre alongside Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner |
| August 2011 | Raised awareness about cancer during his acceptance speech at the Teen Choice Awards by highlighting The Cancer Bites campaign. |
| 2010 | Robert Pattinson was awarded the 'Hollywood's Most Influential Top Unexpected Musicians' award, recognizing his musical talents alongside his acting career. |
| 2010 | Named in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world and featured in Forbes Celebrity 100. |
| November 2010 | Received two BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards for Best Dressed and Best Actor |
| November 2010 | Turned down a £1m deal to be the face of Burberry brand. |
| June 2010 | Donated his own artwork to PACT, an organization working for missing children, which was auctioned on eBay. His sketch 'Unfinished City' was sold for $6,400 and proceeds went to Ozanam Manor, a homeless center in Arizona. |
| June 30 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was released, earning $698,491,347 worldwide, with critics noting Pattinson's improved performance. |
| March 2010 | Signed off a guitar for auction to raise funds for Midnight Mission. |
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