Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) is an English actor. Noted for his versatile roles in both big-budget and independent films, Pattinson has been ranked among the world’s highest-paid actors. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and he was featured in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Pattinson first became known to audiences for his role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Soon after, his turn as vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight catapulted him to heartthrob status. Along with the Twilight sequels, Pattinson’s notable films include Remember Me, Water for Elephants, Cosmopolis and The Lost City of Z. In 2019, he was selected to play the Caped Crusader in the upcoming The Batman.