Kellan Lutz

Born:

March 15 1985, Dickinson, North Dakota USA

Birth Name:

Kellan Christopher Lutz

Height:

6 ’1 ”(1,85 m)

Mini Biography

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. He also considered becoming a Navy SEAL.

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, Kellan 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”. In 2008 he appeared in another music video, Hinder’s ”Without You”. 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. He also appeared as George Evans in the 90210 spinoff on The CW. Lutz will be reuniting with his Twilight co-star and close friend, Ashley Greene, in the film Warrior. Lutz also appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street as Dean, ”a well-liked, well-off high school jock”, in April 2010, and as Poseidon in Dawn of War. Lutz is one of the candidates for the lead role in the upcoming film Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. He was considered for the lead role in Conan but eventually lost out to Jason Momoa.

Lutz is one of the models featured in the 2010 Calvin Klein X underwear campaign.

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. He also has a passion for horror films, and prefers to perform his own stunts when making films.

Lutz supports animal charity PETA and stars in a video supporting the adoption of animals instead of buying them.