Actor Robert Pattinson

Actor Robert Pattinson

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Pattinson is best known for his role in the ‘Twilight’ saga, where he played the vampire Edward Cullen – a bloodsucking teen heartthrob. “I think Edward basically is Nosferatu, but, at the same time, he still cares about doing his hair and stuff.” After becoming a success in big box office films, he pivoted to indie art house films, like his new one, ‘The Lighthouse.’ He co-stars with Willem Defoe as increasingly unhinged lighthouse keepers in 19th century New England.