The History of Taylor Lautner
Taylor Daniel Lautner was born on the 11th of February, 1992 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is an actor, model, and martial artist best known for his portrayal of Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films. Growing up, Lautner was involved in martial arts, and by the time he was ten he had earned a black belt in karate and began competing in martial arts tournaments. At the age of twelve, Lautner began auditioning for acting roles, eventually landing a role in the television series The Bernie Mac Show. He also appeared in the films Cheaper by the Dozen 2, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, and My Own Worst Enemy. In 2008, Lautner was cast in the role of Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films, which helped to launch his career as a major Hollywood star.
The Role of Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga
The Twilight Saga films, which were based on the books by Stephenie Meyer, were a huge success and helped to launch Taylor Lautner as a leading man in Hollywood. In the films, Lautner plays the role of Jacob Black, a werewolf who is a close friend of the protagonist, Bella Swan. In the first film, Twilight, Jacob is a fifteen-year-old boy who is just beginning to discover his werewolf powers. In the second film, New Moon, Jacob is sixteen-years-old, and in the third film, Eclipse, he is seventeen. In the fourth and final film, Breaking Dawn, Jacob is eighteen and is a fully grown werewolf. Lautner received critical acclaim for his performance in the films, and went on to star in other films such as Abduction, Grown Ups 2, and Tracers.
Taylor Lautner's Role in Sharkboy and Lavagirl
In 2005, when Taylor Lautner was just thirteen-years-old, he starred in the Robert Rodriguez film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D. In the film, Lautner plays the role of Sharkboy, a ten-year-old half-shark, half-boy superhero who is sent to save the planet from the evil Mr. Electric. Lautner held his own in the role, and was praised for his performance. The film was a box office success, and helped to launch Lautner’s career in Hollywood.
The Impact of Sharkboy and Lavagirl on Taylor Lautner's Career
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D was a major success, and helped to launch Taylor Lautner as a young star in Hollywood. This was the first major role of his career, and it helped to put him in the spotlight. After the success of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, Lautner was cast in other films such as Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and My Own Worst Enemy, and eventually landed the role of Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films.
Conclusion
When Taylor Lautner starred in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, he was just thirteen-years-old. The film was a major success, and helped to launch his career in Hollywood. Lautner went on to star in other films, and eventually landed the role of Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films, which solidified his status as a major Hollywood star.
