**Robert Pattinson** (London, 1986) is a British actor whose career has been marked by a remarkable evolution from teen idol to respected performer of complex roles.

He first gained visibility as Cedric Diggory in *Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire* (2005), but rose to global prominence with his portrayal of vampire Edward Cullen in the famous *Twilight* saga (2008-2012).

After his commercial success, Pattinson strategically shifted his focus to arthouse cinema, collaborating with acclaimed directors. He has demonstrated his versatility in intense and often dark films such as David Cronenberg's *Cosmopolis* (2012) and *Maps to the Stars* (2014), the adrenaline-fueled *Good Time* (2017) by the Safdie brothers, and Robert Eggers' acclaimed horror film *The Lighthouse* (2019). His typical roles are often tormented, ambiguous, or psychologically complex characters.

Recently, he cemented his position with his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in the acclaimed *The Batman* (2022), successfully balancing blockbuster and arthouse cinema.