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Robert Pattinson

Actor and musician

Born 1986

Robert Pattinson is an English actor and musician who grew up in Barnes, southwest London, and attended the Harrodian School. Local theatre led to professional auditions: playing Alec in Tess of the d’Urbervilles helped him find an agent, while a scene filmed for Vanity Fair was cut before its theatrical release. Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire introduced him to a wider audience; Edward Cullen in the Twilight series made him internationally known. Cosmopolis and Maps to the Stars began his collaborations with David Cronenberg, followed by work with David Michôd, the Safdie brothers, Claire Denis and Robert Eggers. His range includes Good Time, The Lighthouse, Tenet, The Batman, Mickey 17 and English-language voice work in The Boy and the Heron. He also served as executive producer on Remember Me. His 2026 films include The Drama, The Odyssey and Primetime. Dune: Part Three and Netflix’s Here Comes the Flood remain forthcoming; The Batman: Part II is filming, with a February 2028 release announced in July.

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ConnectionWillem DafoeCo-stars in Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse.

Official records · wins and honours

Awards & Honours

Selected recognition linked to the awarding organisation or primary record.

2020
Film Independent Spirit AwardsNomination
Best Male Lead — nomination
The Lighthouse
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2020
London Film Critics' CircleCompetitive win
British/Irish Actor of the Year
The Lighthouse / High Life / The King
Official record
2018
Karlovy Vary International Film FestivalIndustry honor
Festival President's Award
Robert Pattinson
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2018
Film Independent Spirit AwardsNomination
Best Male Lead — nomination
Good Time
Official record
2017
SCAD Savannah Film FestivalIndustry honor
Maverick Award
Robert Pattinson
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2015
Deauville American Film FestivalIndustry honor
Hollywood Rising-Star Award
Robert Pattinson
Official record

Best Male Lead — nomination

British/Irish Actor of the Year

Festival President's Award

Best Male Lead — nomination

Maverick Award

Hollywood Rising-Star Award