Kellan Christopher Lutz was born on March 15, 1985 in Dickinson, North Dakota and is the middle sibling of eight, Kellan has six brothers and one sister. Kellan grew up in 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.

After moving to Arizona when he was 14, Kellan discovered he had a wild curiosity about life. This led him on a search for knowledge in everything he puts his hands and mind to. Kellan also began modeling around this age. In high school, Kellan had the unique opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic for a semester to study its culture and the Spanish language. This gave him a grounded outlook on life and the struggles that face many cultures outside America. After graduating high school, he moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to go to college and to be closer to his father and the Acting Industry, but later decided he wanted to do something different in life.

Kellan has acted on a number of television shows. He had recurring roles on Model Citizens and The Comeback, and guest roles on 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 for Hinder’s “Without You.” In the same year, Kellan also appeared in the miniseries Generation Kill, based on the book by Evan Wright.

Kellan recently 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. He will be reunitied with his Twilight co-star and best friend, Ashley Greene, in the film Warrior. He 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. Kellan 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.

In his free time, Kellan 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.

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

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