Pattinson, along with his Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, put their signatures, hand and foot prints in wet concrete at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
The film Twilight, based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer, was released. Pattinson's performance as Edward Cullen turned him into a movie star overnight.
Pattinson starred in Chris Durlacher's The Haunted Airman, a psychological thriller that aired on BBC Four. This role was described by Pattinson as his 'best acting experience'.
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson was born in Barnes, London, England. This date marks the beginning of his life and sets the stage for his future career as an actor.