Robert Pattinson

Biography

Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born May 13, 1986) is an English actor. Noted for his versatile roles in both big-budget and independent films, Pattinson has been ranked among the world's highest-paid actors. After starting to act in a London theatre club at age 15, Pattinson began his film career by playing Cedric Diggory in the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012), which grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. After starring in the romantic dramas Remember Me (2010) and Water for Elephants (2011), Pattinson received critical acclaim for his performances in independent films from auteur directors. He starred in David Cronenberg's thriller Cosmopolis (2012), David Michôd's dystopian western The Rover (2014), James Gray's adventure drama The Lost City of Z (2016), the Safdie Brothers' crime drama Good Time (2017), Claire Denis' science-fiction drama High Life (2018), and Robert Eggers' psychological horror film The Lighthouse (2019). He returned to mainstream films with a leading role in Christopher Nolan's spy film Tenet (2020), and starred as the DC Comics superhero Batman in Matt Reeves' film The Batman (2022).

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Robert Pattinson

Dragons, Dances, and Dark Lords: How Goblet of Fire Ignites the Potter Saga

on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Aug 17, 2025

Why does Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire still feel like a cauldron bubbling with raw, restless energy? This 2005 pivot in the Potter saga, directed by Mike Newell, doesn’t just escalate the stake... Read more

Love in the Shadow of Tragedy: Remember Me Still Haunts

on Remember Me | Aug 16, 2025

Ever wondered if a single moment can rewrite a love story’s soul? Remember Me (2010), directed by Allen Coulter, dares to ask, wrapping a tender romance in the raw ache of grief, only to stumble in it... Read more