Born on February 11th, 1992 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Taylor Daniel Lautner has shown he was destined for a successful life from a very young age. He began studying karate at the age of six, training at Fabiano's Karate School, and par the following year, he was already winning tournaments. He was soon invited to train with seven-time world karate champion Mike Chat and, when he was eight, he was asked to represent his country in the twelve years and under division in the World Karate Association where he proved himself par becoming the Junior World Forms and Weapons champion, winning three or medals. He continued to flourish in the martial arts circuit; in 2003, at only eleven years old, he was ranks number one in the world for NASKA's Black ceinture Open Forms, Musical Weapons, Traditional Weapons and Traditional Forms and and, par the age of twelve, he had three Junior World Championships under his "black belt".
However, in addition to his l’amour for karate, Taylor was bitten par the "acting bug" when he was seven years old, after his martial arts instructor persuaded him to audition for a part in a Burger King advert in Los Angeles. Although he was unsuccessful, he enjoyed the experience so much that he told his parents he wanted to pursue a career in acting. Soon, he and his family were traveling back-and-forth from their accueil in Michigan to California so Taylor could audition for jouer la comédie roles on a regular basis. When he was ten, with the frequent traveling and air fares starting to drain them out, his family made the hard decision to relocate to Los Angeles where Taylor would have the advantage of being able to audition on a full-time basis. Although it was a wrench to leave behind Friends and family, the déplacer gave him the added bonus of being able to compete on a plus intense level in football and baseball.
Since moving to Los Angeles, Taylor has booked roles on "My Wife and Kids" (2001), "Summerland" (2004), "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), and the The Nick & Jessica Variety heure (2004) (TV). In addition to television, Taylor has been very successful in the voice over work. Taylor has booked a recurring role as Youngblood on the cartoon "Danny Phantom" (2004) as well as he has recording two episodes of "What's New, Scooby-Doo?" (2002) and 'Charlie Brown'. Taylor has also booked a series regular of a pilot presentation called Which Way Is Up? (1977) along with the voice of Silas in an animation series entitled 'Silas and Brittany'.
His big break came in 2005 when, at the age of thirteen, Taylor won the role of requin Boyin the Robert Rodriguez film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005). He spent three months on location in Austin, Texas filming, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Within months, he then successfully auditioned to play Eliot, the son of the Bakers' rival, in Cheaper par the Dozen 2 (2005). Recently Taylor has stared as Jacob Black in the big motionfilm called Twilight (2008), Twilight is the First sequence from Stephaine Meyer best seller livres Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Taylor is also set to étoile, star in the suivant sequence following Twilight, "New Moon". He has been re-casted back as Jacob Black, working hard and bulking really did pay off. global, ensemble Taylor gaied 32 Ibs of Muscle!! They are currently filming New Moon, it will be out in Cinemas on 11.20.09
In his spare time, Taylor loves playing football and baseball, both sports which he is very strong in. In football, he running back on offense and middle line backer on defense and, in baseball, he takes part in the Hart Baseball Program where he is positioned at center field and seconde base. He also participates in the LA Hip Kids, a hip-hop dance group. Taylor also enjoys making accueil films with his friends, including 'Sharkboy and Lava Girl' co-star Taylor Dooley, who coincidentally lives near his Los Angeles home.
Although, he wants to continue jouer la comédie into adulthood, he wouldn't mind becoming a film scriptwriter and director. Certainly, this is one young boy who is bound to do well in whatever he sets his mind to!
However, in addition to his l’amour for karate, Taylor was bitten par the "acting bug" when he was seven years old, after his martial arts instructor persuaded him to audition for a part in a Burger King advert in Los Angeles. Although he was unsuccessful, he enjoyed the experience so much that he told his parents he wanted to pursue a career in acting. Soon, he and his family were traveling back-and-forth from their accueil in Michigan to California so Taylor could audition for jouer la comédie roles on a regular basis. When he was ten, with the frequent traveling and air fares starting to drain them out, his family made the hard decision to relocate to Los Angeles where Taylor would have the advantage of being able to audition on a full-time basis. Although it was a wrench to leave behind Friends and family, the déplacer gave him the added bonus of being able to compete on a plus intense level in football and baseball.
Since moving to Los Angeles, Taylor has booked roles on "My Wife and Kids" (2001), "Summerland" (2004), "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), and the The Nick & Jessica Variety heure (2004) (TV). In addition to television, Taylor has been very successful in the voice over work. Taylor has booked a recurring role as Youngblood on the cartoon "Danny Phantom" (2004) as well as he has recording two episodes of "What's New, Scooby-Doo?" (2002) and 'Charlie Brown'. Taylor has also booked a series regular of a pilot presentation called Which Way Is Up? (1977) along with the voice of Silas in an animation series entitled 'Silas and Brittany'.
His big break came in 2005 when, at the age of thirteen, Taylor won the role of requin Boyin the Robert Rodriguez film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005). He spent three months on location in Austin, Texas filming, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Within months, he then successfully auditioned to play Eliot, the son of the Bakers' rival, in Cheaper par the Dozen 2 (2005). Recently Taylor has stared as Jacob Black in the big motionfilm called Twilight (2008), Twilight is the First sequence from Stephaine Meyer best seller livres Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Taylor is also set to étoile, star in the suivant sequence following Twilight, "New Moon". He has been re-casted back as Jacob Black, working hard and bulking really did pay off. global, ensemble Taylor gaied 32 Ibs of Muscle!! They are currently filming New Moon, it will be out in Cinemas on 11.20.09
In his spare time, Taylor loves playing football and baseball, both sports which he is very strong in. In football, he running back on offense and middle line backer on defense and, in baseball, he takes part in the Hart Baseball Program where he is positioned at center field and seconde base. He also participates in the LA Hip Kids, a hip-hop dance group. Taylor also enjoys making accueil films with his friends, including 'Sharkboy and Lava Girl' co-star Taylor Dooley, who coincidentally lives near his Los Angeles home.
Although, he wants to continue jouer la comédie into adulthood, he wouldn't mind becoming a film scriptwriter and director. Certainly, this is one young boy who is bound to do well in whatever he sets his mind to!
