Kellan Lutz

Kellan Christopher Lutz (born March 15, 1985) is an American fashion model, and film and television actor, who is best known for playing Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series.

Kellan Lutz in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2010.11.30


Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz Comic-Con 2011 MTV


Kellan Lutz And Luke Evans At Immortals Interview


Kellan Lutz on Bonnie Hunt Show





Early life

Lutz is the middle child of one sister and six brothers. He was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, and was raised throughout North Dakota, the Midwest, and Arizona. After graduating from high school he moved to California to attend Chapman University for chemical engineering, but later decided to pursue an acting career instead.[1]
[edit]Career



Lutz at a Twilight convention in February 2009
Lutz 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's Blow 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".[2] In 2008 he appeared in another music video, Hinder's "Without You".[3] In the same year, Lutz also appeared in the miniseries Generation Kill, based on the book by Evan Wright.
Lutz played Emmett Cullen in the film adaptation of the book Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and reprised his role for the sequel, released in November 2009.[4][5] He also appeared as George Evans in the 90210 spinoff on The CW.[6] Lutz will be reuniting with his Twilight co-star and close friend, Ashley Greene, in the film Warrior.[7] Lutz also appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street as Dean, "a well-liked, well-off high school jock", in April 2010,[8] and as Poseidon in Dawn of War.[9] Lutz is one of the candidates for the lead role in the upcoming film Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters.[10] He was considered for the lead role in Conan the Barbarian but eventually lost out to Jason Momoa.[11]
Lutz is currently signed with Ford Models.[12] He is one of the models featured in the 2010 Calvin Klein X underwear campaign.[13]
[edit]Personal life

In Lutz's free time, he likes to take part in extreme skateboarding, weight training, track, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, tennis, racquetball, badminton, snow skiing, snowboarding, dance, and numerous other activities.[14] He also has a passion for horror films, and prefers to perform his own stunts when making films.[15]
Lutz supports animal charity PETA and stars in a video supporting the adoption of animals instead of buying them.[16]
Lutz is also a supporter of rebuilding efforts in New Orleans, in particular with St. Bernard Project.[17]
[edit]Filmography

[edit]Films
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 The Forgotten Ones Jake Direct-to-video
2009 The Twilight Saga: New Moon Emmett Cullen Teen Choice Award for Scene Stealer - Male[citation needed]
2010 Meskada Eddie Arlinger
2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street Dean Russel Cameo
2010 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Emmett Cullen
2010 Love, Wedding, Marriage Charlie
2011 The Killing Game David Lord post-production
2011 A Warrior's Heart Conor Sullivan post-production
2011 Immortals Poseidon post-production
2011 Guardians of Luna Carson Stone filming
2011 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Emmett Cullen post-production
2012 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Emmett Cullen post-production
[edit]Television
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Model Citizens himself
2004 The Bold and the Beautiful Rob Episode #1.4409
2005 CSI: NY Alex Hopper Episode: "Tri-Borough"
2005 Six Feet Under Critter Episode: "Hold My Hand"
2005 Summerland Fordie Episodes: "Safe House"; "The Space Between Us"
2005 The Comeback Chris MacNess 13 episodes
2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Chris Mullins "Empty Eyes"
2007 Heroes Andy "Five Years Gone"
2008 Generation Kill Cpl Jason Lilley Miniseries
2008–2009 90210 George Evans 6 episodes
2009 Valley Peaks Kyle McBride Episodes: "Welcome to the VP"; "Motorcycle Free or Die Hard"

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