Kellan Lutz Biography: Movies, Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Parents, TV Shows, Height

Biography

Kellan Christopher Lutz (born March 15, 1985) is a celebrated American actor, model, and martial artist best known for portraying the vampire Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series (2008–2012).

Born in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Karla and Bradley Lutz, he grew up across the Midwest and Arizona with six brothers, graduating from Horizon High School in Scottsdale.

Of primarily German descent with English, Swedish, and Dutch roots, Lutz initially studied chemical engineering at Chapman University before dropping out to pursue a career in acting.

His early career included modeling gigs and TV roles in shows like The Bold and the Beautiful (2004) and The Comeback (2005), followed by film debuts in Stick It (2006) and Accepted (2006).

Post-Twilight, he starred as Poseidon in Immortals (2011), appeared in HBO’s Generation Kill (2008), and has since taken on action roles in films like The Expendables 3 (2014) and Hercules (2014), while continuing to model and train in martial arts.

American actor, model, and martial artist
Kellan Lutz
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kellan Christopher Lutz
Stage Name:	Kellan Lutz
Born:	15 March 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dickinson, North Dakota, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Horizon High School, Chapman University
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Bradley Lutz, Karla Lutz
Siblings:	Tanner Lutz, Chris Lutz, Brandon Lutz, Brad Lutz, David Lutz, Daniel Lutz, Brittany Lutz
Spouse:	Brittany Lutz (m. 2017)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Brittny Ward (2014–2015), Sharni Vinson (2011–2013), Kelly Thiebaud (2011), AnnaLynne McCord (2008–2011), Kayla Ewell (2006–2008), Miley Cyrus (2013)
Children:	Ashtyn Lilly Lutz, Kasen Lane Lutz
Occupation:	Actor • Model
Net Worth:	$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Kellan Lutz was born on March 15, 1985, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to parents Karla Lutz (née Theesfeld) and Bradley Lutz.

He grew up in a large family across North Dakota, the Midwest, and Arizona, starting his modeling career around age 13 or 14.

Lutz has six brothers—Brandon Lutz, Tanner Lutz, David Lutz, Chris Lutz, Brad Lutz, and Brandon Robert Lutz—and one sister, Brittany Lutz.

His ethnicity is approximately 62.5% German, 12.5% Dutch, 12.5% English, and 12.5% Swedish, with detailed ancestry tracing back to immigrants from these regions on both paternal and maternal sides.

Regarding religion, Lutz is a Christian who has publicly emphasized that his faith is central to his life, providing him with hope and guiding his family’s decisions.

For his education, he graduated from Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, and briefly studied chemical engineering at Chapman University before pursuing a career in acting.

Career

Kellan Lutz entered the entertainment world as a teenager, launching his career in modeling at the age of 13 or 14 with campaigns for brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch.

His transition into acting started with guest appearances on television, including roles in The Bold and the Beautiful (2004), CSI: NY (2005), Six Feet Under (2005), and The Comeback (2005). His feature film debut came with a small role in Stick It (2006), followed by appearances in Accepted (2006) and Prom Night (2008).

Lutz’s breakthrough arrived with his portrayal of Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga (2008–2012), a role that propelled him to international recognition. During this time, he also played Jason in HBO’s miniseries Generation Kill (2008), and appeared in 90210 (2008–2009) as well as Valley Peaks (2009).

After Twilight, he expanded his portfolio with high-profile roles such as Poseidon in Immortals (2011) and the lead in The Legend of Hercules (2014). He went on to feature in major action films including Java Heat (2013), The Expendables 3 (2014), and Extraction (2015).

His versatility extended to thrillers like Money (2016) and comedies such as What Men Want (2019). On television, he played Special Agent Kenny Crosby in FBI: Most Wanted (2020–2021).

In addition to acting, Lutz has explored martial arts, co-founded the clothing line Abbot + Main in 2012, and continued to work as a model. His more recent projects include Desert Dawn (2020) and Divertimento (2022), reinforcing his reputation as a dynamic performer across both film and television.

Social Media

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• Twitter: Kellan Lutz (@kellanlutz) / X

Personal Life

Kellan Lutz, born on March 15, 1985, is 40 years old.

He married his wife, Brittany Gonzales (now Brittany Lutz), on November 7, 2017, after getting engaged earlier that year; this is his only marriage to date.

The couple has two children: a daughter, Ashtyn Lilly Lutz (born February 2021), and a son, Kasen Lane Lutz (born August 2022).

They also experienced the loss of a baby due to miscarriage in early 2020, when Brittany was six months pregnant.

Lutz stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m).

His dating history prior to marriage includes relationships with model Brittny Ward (2014–2015), actress Sharni Vinson (2011–2013), actress Kelly Thiebaud (2011), actress AnnaLynne McCord (2008–2011), and actress Kayla Ewell (2006–2008), along with a brief rumored fling with Miley Cyrus in late 2013.

Net Worth

Kellan Lutz, the American actor best known for his role as Emmett Cullen in The Twilight Saga film series, has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

His wealth primarily stems from acting in films like Immortals (2011), The Expendables 3 (2014), and TV series such as FBI: Most Wanted (2020–2021), supplemented by modeling endorsements and his Abbot + Main clothing line launched in 2012.

Filmography

Movies

• Stick It (2006) – Frank
• Accepted (2006) – Dwayne
• Ghosts of Goldfield (2007) – Chad
• Prom Night (2008) – Rick Leland
• Deep Winter (2008) – Mark Rider
• Twilight (2008) – Emmett Cullen
• The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) – Emmett Cullen
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) – Dean Russell
• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) – Emmett Cullen
• Meskada (2010) – Eddie Arlinger
• Love, Wedding, Marriage (2011) – Charlie
• A Warrior’s Heart (2011) – Conor Sullivan
• Immortals (2011) – Poseidon
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) – Emmett Cullen
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012) – Emmett Cullen
• Java Heat (2013) – Jake Wilde
• Tarzan (2013) – Tarzan (voice)
• The Legend of Hercules (2014) – Hercules
• The Expendables 3 (2014) – John Smilee
• Experimenter (2015) – William Shatner
• Extraction (2015) – Harry Turner
• Money (2016) – Mark
• Science Fiction Volume One: The Osiris Child (2016) – Sy Lombrok
• Guardians of the Tomb (2018) – Jack Ridley
• Speed Kills (2018) – Robbie Reemer
• What Men Want (2019) – Captain
• Desert Dawn (2020) – Antony
• Divertimento (2022) – Jonas Olsen
• Due Justice (2023) – Max
• Cash Out (2024) – Anton Quinn

TV Shows

• The Bold and the Beautiful (2004) – Rob (1 episode)
• CSI: NY (2005) – Alex Hopper (1 episode)
• Six Feet Under (2005) – Critter (1 episode)
• The Comeback (2005) – Chris MacNess (3 episodes)
• Summerland (2005) – Fordie (2 episodes)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2007) – Chris Mullins (1 episode)
• Heroes (2007) – Andy (1 episode)
• Generation Kill (2008) – Cpl. Jason Lilley (7 episodes)
• 90210 (2008–2009) – George Evans (6 episodes)
• Valley Peaks (2009) – Kyle McBride (TV movie)
• 30 Rock (2012) – Himself (1 episode)
• The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (2012) – Nut (voice, 1 episode)
• Bullseye (2015) – Host (8 episodes)
• FBI: Most Wanted (2020–2021) – Special Agent Kenny Crosby (31 episodes)

Music Videos

• With Love (2007) – Hilary Duff
• Without You (2008) – Hinder

Other Work

• Modeling: Began modeling at age 13–14, notably for Abercrombie & Fitch, and continued with various campaigns throughout his career.
• Clothing Line: Co-founded Abbot + Main clothing line in 2012.