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Taylor Lautner

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Taylor Lautner

TV and Movie Actor


Who is Taylor Lautner?

Taylor Lautner, born on February 11, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an American actor and martial artist. Best known for his role as Jacob Black in the immensely popular "Twilight" film series, Lautner's journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age.

Lautner showed an early interest in martial arts, training in karate from the age of six. His prowess in the sport led him to win several championships, including multiple Junior World Championships. However, it was his foray into acting that propelled him to international fame.

Taylor Lautner's breakthrough came in 2008 when he starred as Jacob Black in "Twilight," the first installment of the vampire-themed film series based on Stephenie Meyer's novels. Lautner's portrayal of the werewolf character earned him praise for his physical transformation and commitment to the role.

As the "Twilight" saga continued with subsequent films, including "New Moon," "Eclipse," and "Breaking Dawn," Lautner's popularity soared. He became a heartthrob for many fans, known for his charming on-screen presence and undeniable charisma.

Post-"Twilight," Lautner continued to explore various acting opportunities. He starred in action films like "Abduction" (2011) and comedy films like "Grown Ups 2" (2013).


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Taylor Lautner

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William Allen

3rd President of Bowdoin College

4th cousin 8 times removed
via John Strong

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Walter F. Lansil

American Painter

8th cousin 5 times removed
via William Brewster

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Matthew Modine

TV and Movie Actor

9th cousin 3 times removed
via George Soule

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Matthew Modine

TV and Movie Actor

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Rice

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

9th cousin 3 times removed
via John Fobes

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

9th cousin 4 times removed
via William White

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Little

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Stephen King

Author of The Stand

11th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Matthew Perry

TV and Movie Actor

12th cousin 1 time removed
via William Brewster

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Matthew Perry

TV and Movie Actor

11th cousin 2 times removed
via Francis Cooke

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William H. Avery

37th Governor of Kansas

7th cousin 5 times removed
via Thomas Little

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Jim Douglas

80th Governor of Vermont

12th cousin 2 times removed
via Edward Sprague

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Jim Douglas

80th Governor of Vermont

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Anthony Eames

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Jim Douglas

80th Governor of Vermont

12th cousin 1 time removed
via William Brewster

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Jim Douglas

80th Governor of Vermont

11th cousin 2 times removed
via John Howland

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Dallas West

Hall of Fame Pool Player

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Christian Penn

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Dallas West

Hall of Fame Pool Player

10th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Roland L. Bragg

Silver Star Recipient - WWII
Fort Bragg Namesake (2025)

7th cousin 4 times removed
via George Soule

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Porter Goss

1st Director of the C.I.A.
19th and last Dir. of Central Intelligence

10th cousin 3 times removed
via John Howland

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Charles A. Sprague

22nd Governor of Oregon

7th cousin 6 times removed
via William Sprague

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Charles A. Sprague

22nd Governor of Oregon

7th cousin 4 times removed
via Philip Taber

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Charles A. Sprague

22nd Governor of Oregon

7th cousin 4 times removed
via George Soule

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Elon Musk

CEO of Tesla, Founder and CEO of SpaceX

12th cousin 2 times removed
via Edward Sprague

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Abram A. Hammond

12th Governor of Indiana

7th cousin 6 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Ruth Gordon

Actress, Playwright and Screenwriter

9th cousin 4 times removed
via William Brewster

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Taylor Lautner photo by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)