Taylor Lautner
- Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Birthday: February 11, 1992
Like Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee before him, Taylor Lautner came to acting after a top-ranking career in martial arts. But while both men achieved their lasting fame in both fields as adults, Lautner came to prominence in the sports arena and on film as a preteen. After winning his first three championship medals at the age of eight, Lautner was encouraged to try his hand at acting; the following year, he began landing roles on television. His martial arts skills came in handy for his feature debut as a tween superhero in Robert Rodriguez’s  more