Taylor Lautner is an American actor best known for his role as Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga. Born on February 11, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he began martial arts training at age six before building his acting career. His breakthrough came with The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl and later Twilight. Today, Lautner is also known for his work in television and podcasting, while his personal life includes his marriage to Tay Lautner.
Taylor Lautner Age – Quick Bio Table
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Taylor Lautner
Full Name
Taylor Daniel Lautner
Date of Birth
February 11, 1992
Height
About 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Taylor Lautner Age
34 years old as of September 2026
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Nationality
American
Ethnicity / Ancestry
English, German, Dutch and Scottish ancestry are reported in biographical sources
Profession
Actor
Famous For
Playing Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga
Nickname
Tay is commonly used
Parents
Daniel Lautner and Deborah Lautner
Sibling
Makena Lautner, his younger sister
Martial Arts
Began karate at age six and won several junior championships
Weight
Published figures vary and are not officially maintained
Hair Color
Dark brown
Eye Color
Brown
Education
Valencia High School; later completed high-school requirements through the California High School Proficiency Exam
Marital Status
Married
Wife
Tay Lautner (Taylor Dome)
Marriage Date
November 11, 2022
Children
One daughter, Lennon Taylor Lautner
Family
Parents Daniel and Deborah, sister Makena, wife Tay, and daughter Lennon
Instagram
@taylorlautner
Net Worth
Not officially confirmed; published estimates vary
Notable Movies
The Twilight Saga, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, Abduction, Valentine’s Day, Grown Ups 2
Notable TV Work
Cuckoo, Scream Queens, My Own Worst Enemy
Years Active
2001–present
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A Timeline of Taylor Lautner’s Public Career
Year
Career Milestone
1992
Born on February 11, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
2001
Began appearing in television projects as a child actor.
2005
Gained early film recognition as Sharkboy in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D.
2006
Appeared in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl follow-up projects and continued building his acting résumé.
2008
Cast as Jacob Black in Twilight, his breakthrough role.
2009
Returned as Jacob in The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
2010
Appeared in Valentine’s Day and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
2011
Starred in Abduction and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.
2012
Reprised Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, completing the main Twilight film series.
2013
Appeared in the comedy Grown Ups 2.
2014–2015
Continued working in film and television, including Tracers and Cuckoo.
2015–2016
Played Dr. Cassidy Cascade in the television series Scream Queens.
2016
Starred in the independent drama Run the Tide.
2022
Married Tay Lautner on November 11.
2023
Began co-hosting The Squeeze podcast with his wife, Tay Lautner.
2026
Welcomed his first child, daughter Lennon Taylor Lautner, with Tay Lautner.
Taylor Lautner Family
Family Member
Details
Father
Daniel Lautner — Taylor’s father, who worked as an airline pilot.
Mother
Deborah Lautner — Taylor’s mother, who worked for a software company.
Sister
Makena Lautner — Taylor’s younger sister.
Wife
Tay Lautner (Taylor Dome) — Taylor married Tay on November 11, 2022.
Daughter
Lennon Taylor Lautner — Taylor and Tay welcomed their first child in September 2026.
Family Life
Taylor has spoken publicly about his close relationship with his family and now shares family life with his wife and daughter.
