Pattinson is a skilled musician and plays guitar, piano, and the accordion. He even played the piano in the film "Twilight."
Pattinson is a distant relative of Dracula author Bram Stoker.
Pattinson has stated that he is "deathly allergic" to horses and had to receive allergy shots before filming the "Twilight" movies.
Pattinson was originally cast as Salvador Dalí in the film "Little Ashes" (2008) before being offered the role of Edward Cullen in "Twilight."
In 2012, Pattinson became the face of Dior Homme, and his ad campaign for the fragrance caused controversy due to its sexual content.
Pattinson is a big fan of the comedian Tim Key and even wrote a foreword for one of Key's poetry collections.
Pattinson has said that he is fascinated by clowns and even considered running away to join the circus when he was a child.
Pattinson has been known to do his own stunts in films and has trained in martial arts, boxing, and fencing.
Pattinson has a fear of flying and has spoken about how difficult it is for him to travel for work.
Pattinson was expelled from school at the age of 12 for selling stolen magazines to his classmates.