Career Timeline of Taylor Lautner: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Taylor Lautner built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Taylor Lautner is an American actor famous for his role as Jacob Black, a werewolf, in the Twilight Saga film series (2008-2012). He has received numerous awards for his work, including Scream Awards, Teen Choice Awards, People's Choice Awards, and an MTV Movie Award. Lautner's portrayal of Jacob Black significantly boosted his career, making him a popular figure in pop culture and entertainment.
2001: Appearing in Shadow Fury
In 2001, Taylor Lautner first appeared in the made-for-television film, Shadow Fury.
2003: Appearing in ISKA karate event televised on ESPN
In 2003, Taylor Lautner appeared in an ISKA karate event televised on ESPN.
2003: Acting in The Bernie Mac Show
In 2003, Taylor Lautner began his acting career by playing bit parts in comedy series, including The Bernie Mac Show.
2004: Acting in My Wife and Kids
In 2004, Taylor Lautner continued his acting career by playing bit parts in comedy series, including My Wife and Kids.
2005: Landing Role in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
In 2005, Taylor Lautner had a big break when he landed the role of Sharkboy in the film The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D. Also in 2005, he starred in Cheaper by the Dozen 2.
2006: Appearing in Love Inc. and He's a Bully, Charlie Brown
In 2006 Taylor Lautner appeared in the show Love Inc. and the TV special He's a Bully, Charlie Brown.
2006: ISKA karate event lampooned on the sports-comedy show Cheap Seats
In 2006, an ISKA karate event that Taylor Lautner had appeared in was lampooned on the sports-comedy show Cheap Seats.
2007: Filmmakers Search for Jacob Black Actor
In 2007, filmmakers began a search for actors to portray Jacob Black in Twilight.
January 2008: Open Casting Call Held in Portland, Oregon
In January 2008, an open casting call was held in Portland, Oregon, for the role of Jacob Black in Twilight. Taylor Lautner auditioned and read lines with Kristen Stewart.
January 2009: Announcement of Lautner Continuing as Jacob Black
In January 2009, Chris Weitz and Summit Entertainment announced that Taylor Lautner would continue to play the role of Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, after Lautner weight-trained extensively.
December 12, 2009: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On December 12, 2009, Taylor Lautner hosted Saturday Night Live, becoming one of the youngest celebrity hosts in the show's history.
September 2011: Release of Abduction
In September 2011, the film Abduction, starring Taylor Lautner, was released to universally negative reviews.
2011: Starring in Abduction
In 2011, Taylor Lautner starred in the action film Abduction, in which he did almost all of his stunts.
September 2013: Release of Grown Ups 2
In September 2013, Grown Ups 2, in which Taylor Lautner appeared, was released.
2013: Appearing in Grown Ups 2
In 2013, Taylor Lautner appeared in the comedy film Grown Ups 2.
2015: Starring in Tracers and The Ridiculous 6
In 2015, Taylor Lautner starred in the action film Tracers and the comedy film The Ridiculous 6.
December 2016: Co-starring on Scream Queens
From September to December 2016, Taylor Lautner co-starred on the Ryan Murphy comedy horror series Scream Queens.
