10 surprising things you probably didn't know about Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson is best known for playing Edward Cullen in "Twilight."Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

• Robert Pattinson rocketed into the spotlight after his role as Edward Cullen in the "The Twilight Saga," but the actor has several unexpected talents and interests.
• Despite the breadth of his filmography, Pattinson has yet to act on a television show.
• In addition to his acting career, he is also a musician and he even composes and writes his own music.
• The actor was expelled from his grade school for selling pornographic magazines to his friends, and he chose to be in "Harry Potter" instead of going to university.
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Although Robert Pattinson is best known for playing the moody vampire in the "Twilight" franchise, the actor has also starred in films like "Water for Elephants," "Remember Me," and "The Rover."

Soon, the actor will add a superhero role to his lengthy list of accomplishments. Pattinson is playing the titular star in the upcoming Matt Reeves-directed "Batman" film, which is set to debut in 2021.

Here are some fun facts you probably didn't know about Pattinson.