Kellan Lutz From Twilight

The Short Story: Kellan Lutz

Birthday: March 15, 1985
Hometown: Dickinson, North Carolina
Famous For: His role as Emmett Cullen in the Twilight saga
Quick Scoop: Was an Abercrombie & Fitch model; is super close friends with Twilight co-star Ashley Greene.
Awards: None

Biography

Kellan Christopher Lutz was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on March 15, 1985. Lutz is one of eight kids; he has one sister and six brothers. He was raised in the Midwest and Arizona. When he was just 13 years old, he began modeling and his most high-profile job was for Abercrombie and Fitch. After graduating high school, he moved to Los Angeles, California to concentrate on his acting career.

After arriving in Hollywood, Lutz landed several guest star roles on different television series. His first role was on The Bold and the Beautiful. He also had small roles on CSI: NY, Summerland, Six Feet Under, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Heroes. Lutz had recurring roles on The Comeback starring Lisa Kudrow and Model Citizens. In 2007 he starred in the miniseries Generation Kill. His biggest TV role to date was playing George Evans in the CW spinoff 90210 in 2008 and 2009.

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In 2006, Lutz appeared in a commercial with Hilary Duff for her fragrance With Love... Hilary Duff. He then later appeared in her music video for the song With Love.

The actor also landed roles in three Hollywood films: Accepted costarring Blake Lively and Justin Long, Stick It with Jeff Bridges, and Prom Night starring Brittany Snow.

Lutz's big break was landing the role of Emmett Cullen in Twilight co-starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. He will reprise his profile-raising role in the sequels New Moon and Eclipse. He is also working on the 2009 film Warrior with Twilight co-star and personal friend Ashley Greene.

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