Kellan Christopher Lutz (born March 15, 1985) is an American fashion model and actor. He is best known for playing Emmett Cullen inThe Twilight Saga film series.
Early life
Lutz was born on March 15, 1985 in Dickinson, North Dakota, the son of Karla and Bradley Lutz.[1][2] He has one sister and six brothers.[1] He has German, and some English, ancestry.[3] Lutz grew up in North Dakota, the Midwest, and Arizona,[1] and graduated from Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Arizona,[1] before deciding to pursue an acting career.[4]
Career
He has acted on a number of television shows. He had recurring roles on Model Citizens and The Comeback, and smaller roles in episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, CSI: NY, Summerland, Six Feet Under, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Heroes. He was also in the films Stick It, Accepted, and Prom Night. Additionally, Lutz has performed on the California stage and was the host of Bravo'sBlow Out. He also appeared in the 2006 commercial for Hilary Duff's fragrance With Love... Hilary Duff, and in the 2007 music video for her single, "With Love".[5] In 2008, he appeared in another music video, Hinder's "Without You".[6] In the same year, Lutz also appeared in the miniseries Generation Kill, based on the book by Evan Wright.
He played Emmett Cullen in the film adaptations of the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer and reprised his role for the sequel, released in November 2009.[7][8] He also appeared as George Evans in the 90210 spinoff on The CW.[9] Lutz reunited with his Twilight co-star and close friend, Ashley Greene, in the film A Warrior's Heart.[10] Lutz also appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street as Dean, "a well-liked, well-off high school jock", in April 2010,[11] and as the feisty Poseidon, God of the Sea in Immortals (2011).[12]Lutz was one of the candidates for the lead role in the film Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters.[13] He was considered for the lead role in Conan the Barbarian but eventually lost out to Jason Momoa.[14] In 2011, together with his Immortals co-star Mickey Rourke, he shot Java Heat movies in Indonesia.[15]
He is currently signed with Ford Models.[16] He is one of the models featured in the 2010 Calvin Klein X underwear campaign.[17]
He made a special guest appearance on the TV Show 30 Rock, as himself, where he pretended to be related to the character J.D. Lutz, who is played by actor John Lutz.
Charity work
Lutz supports the animal charity PETA and stars in a video supporting the adoption of animals instead of buying them.[18]
He is also a supporter of rebuilding efforts in New Orleans, in particular with the St. Bernard Project.[19]
Lutz endorsed the documentary film The Paw Project, which focuses on the declawing of exotic and domesticated cats in America.[20]
Personal life
He enjoys skateboarding, weight training, track, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, tennis, racquetball, badminton, snow skiing, snowboarding, dance, and numerous other activities.[21] He also has a passion for horror films, and prefers to perform his own stunts when making films.[22] Lutz previously dated 90210 co-star AnnaLynne McCordon and off, before beginning a relationship with Australian actress Sharni Vinson in mid-2011. The couple split in May 2013 after almost 2 years of dating.[23]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Stick It | Frank | |
| 2006 | Accepted | Dwayne | |
| 2007 | Ghosts of Goldfield | Chad | Direct-to-video |
| 2008 | Prom Night | Rick Leland | |
| 2008 | Deep Winter | Mark Rider | |
| 2008 | Twilight | Emmett Cullen | |
| 2009 | After Dusk They Come | Jake | Direct-to-video |
| 2009 | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Emmett Cullen | |
| 2010 | Meskada | Eddie Arlinger | |
| 2010 | A Nightmare on Elm Street | Dean Russel | |
| 2010 | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Emmett Cullen | |
| 2011 | A Warrior's Heart | Conor Sullivan | |
| 2011 | Love, Wedding, Marriage | Charlie | |
| 2011 | Arena | David Lord | |
| 2011 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Emmett Cullen | |
| 2011 | Immortals | Poseidon | |
| 2012 | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Emmett Cullen | |
| 2013 | Java Heat | Jake Travers | |
| 2013 | Syrup | Sneaky Pete | |
| 2013 | Tarzan | Tarzan | |
| 2014 | Hercules: The Legend Begins | Hercules[24] | Post-production |
| 2014 | The Expendables 3 | Smilee | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Model Citizens | Himself | Contestant |
| 2004 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Rob | Episode #1.4409 |
| 2005 | CSI: NY | Alex Hopper | Episode: "Tri-Borough" |
| 2005 | The Comeback | Chris MacNess | 8 episodes |
| 2005 | Six Feet Under | Critter | Episode: "Hold My Hand" |
| 2005 | Summerland | Fordie | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Chris Mullins | Episode: "Empty Eyes" |
| 2007 | Heroes | Andy | Episode: "Five Years Gone" |
| 2008 | Generation Kill | Cpl. Jason Lilley | Miniseries |
| 2008–2009 | 90210 | George Evans | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Punk'd | Himself | Guest host; episode: "Kellan Lutz" |
| 2012 | 30 Rock | Himself | Episode: "Unwindulax" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Valley Peaks | Kyle McBride | 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie: Scene Stealer Male[25] | The Twilight Saga: New Moon | Won |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer[26] | The Twilight Saga: Eclipse | Won |
| 2012 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Scene Stealer: Male[27] | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | Nominated |
| 2013 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Scene Stealer[28] | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Won |
No comments:
Post a Comment