Taylor Lautner Biography

Michigan native Taylor Lautner had a knack for martial arts from the time he was a young child, winning karate tournaments in the Grand Rapids area while he was still in grade school. By eight, he'd developed enough skill to attract the attention of champion martial artist Mike Chat, who became Lautner's coach. The young athlete eventually won three gold medals in the World Karate Association, but he soon found his interests expanding. Connections in the karate world led to an audition for a role in a TV commercial in Los Angeles, and even though Lautner didn't get the part, he enjoyed the process so much that his family soon began flying him out to the coast regularly for auditions, eventually relocating to L.A. completely. In California, Lautner continued to do well at martial arts competitions, but additionally found success in acting, appearing on shows like My Wife and Kids and Danny Phantom. Then, in 2005, Lautner scored the role of Sharkboy in the Robert Rodriguez film The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl. The 13 year old had only been living in Hollywood for three years, but he instantly became a famous face, especially among young audiences. In 2008, he took on the role of Jacob Black in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the young-adult novel Twilight. The film became a smash-success, and made him a teen heartthrob. He tried his hand at romantic comedy in the ensemble film Valentine's Day in 2010, and had the lead in the thriller Abduction in 2011. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

• 1. Charlie Swan: You're not gonna turn into an animal are you?
  2. Jacob Black: She wishes she was that awesome.
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Lucas B (36 days ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: So, should I call you 'Dad'?
  2. Edward Cullen: No!
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Sheriea J (4 months ago)

• 1. Esme: Blink at least 3 times a minute.
  2. Bella Swan: Blinks really fast,then turns to Esme to see if she has it right.
  3. Esme: Um...That was good.
  4. Jacob Black: Yeah for a cartoon character.
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Prissy E (4 months ago)

• 1. Edward Cullen: It's hard to explain, but I need you to be open-minded, can you do that?
  2. Tanya: Of course.
  3. Bella Swan: [in the car, looks at Renesmee] Ok, it's time to meet some new people.
  4. Renesmee (5 years): What if they don't like me?
  5. Jacob Black: They'll love you.
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Nhia T (6 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: I didn't expect you to seem so -- you?
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Anand A (6 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: You guys... really look great together.
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Farren Q (6 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: So, this is my true form. *transforms*
  2. Charlie Swan: Whoa! What did you just have on you, son?
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Jose R (7 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: Oh here let me help you.
  2. Edward Cullen: Jacob I got it from here.
  3. Jacob Black: See you around Bella.
  4. Bella Swan: Yeah.
  5. Edward Cullen: I leave you alone for five minutes and the wolves descend.
  From Twilight. Submitted by MarieBella C (7 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: We've never been afraid of vampires!
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Geramie T (7 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: Lot of red eyes around here...
  From The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Submitted by Patricia I (8 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: I'm not the one carrying a demon.
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Sheriea J (8 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: I'm exactly right for you Bella, it would be as easy as breathing with me.
  From The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Submitted by Sheriea J (8 months ago)

• 1. Nathan: Trust needs to be earned.
  From Abduction. Submitted by Katherine T (9 months ago)

• 1. Felicia: Hi, I'm Taylor.
  2. Willy: I'm Taylor.
  3. Felicia: Yeah, this is confusing. Yeah we know that.
  From Valentine's Day. Submitted by Cindy S (13 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: If you kill her, you kill me.
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Talitha E (13 months ago)

• 1. Nathan: They killed my parents!
  2. Agent Frank Burton: They weren't your real parents.
  From Abduction. Submitted by Lorenzo V (14 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: And you would do anything for, needs you to be, whether that's a protector, or a lover, or a friend, or a brother.
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Kanzy M (15 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: This is how I'll remember you. Pink cheeks, heart beats. You'd think I'd be used to telling you goodbye by now.
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Katherine S (17 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: I love you.
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Ryan K (17 months ago)

• 1. Edward Cullen: [to Jacob] I think you may be right. [to everyone] Jacob just had an idea.
  2. Jacob Black: It wasn't an idea. It was more of a snide comment.
  3. Dr. Carlisle Cullen: What were you thinking?
  4. Jacob Black: [smirks] That it's just looking for someone to sink it's teeth into.
  5. Bella Swan: He's thirsty.
  6. Jasper: I know the feeling...
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Kasia P (17 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: Imagination is more important than knowledge.
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Donald T (18 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: Imprinting on someone is like... Like when you see her... Everything changes. All of a sudden, its not gravity holding you to the planet. It's her.
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Facebook U (18 months ago)

• 1. Nathan: What's my real name?
  From Abduction. Submitted by Matt D (20 months ago)

• 1. Nathan: Not if I find you first!
  From Abduction. Submitted by Ben C (20 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: If you kill her, you kill me!
  From Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Submitted by Yadisha U (20 months ago)

• 1. Bella Swan: Why didn't you let me speak to him!?
  2. Jacob Black: He didn't ask for you.
  3. Bella Swan: I don't care!
  4. Alice: Bella, he's going to the Volturi. He wants to die too.
  From The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Submitted by Dejah S (21 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: You're such a hypocrite. What, I'm not the right kind of monster for you?
  From The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Submitted by Dejah S (22 months ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: Imprinting on someone is like... Like when you see her... Everything changes. All of a sudden, its not gravity holding you to the planet. It's her. Nothing else matters.
  From The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Submitted by Lea L (2 years ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: Have you ever had a secret you couldn't tell anyone?
  From The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Submitted by rob g (2 years ago)

• 1. Jacob Black: well, if you weren't planning on sucking the life out of the girl i love, i might, [laughs]
  From The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Submitted by rob g (2 years ago)