Early life
Lutz is the middle child of one sister and six brothers. He was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, and was raised throughout North Dakota, the Midwest, and Arizona. After graduating from high school he moved to California to attend Chapman University for chemical engineering, but later decided to pursue an acting career instead
Lutz has acted on a number of television shows. He had recurring roles on
Model Citizens and
The Comeback, and smaller roles in episodes of
The Bold and the Beautiful, CSI: NY, Summerland, Six Feet Under, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and
Heroes. He was also in the films
Stick It, Accepted, and
Prom Night. Additionally, Lutz has performed on the California stage and was the host of
Bravo's Blow Out. He also appeared in the 2006 commercial for
Hilary Duff's fragrance
With Love... Hilary Duff, and in the 2007 music video for her single,
"With Love" In 2008 he appeared in another music video,
Hinder's "Without You". In the same year, Lutz also appeared in the miniseries
Generation Kill, based on the book by
Evan Wright.
Lutz played
Emmett Cullen in the film adaptation of the book
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and reprised his role for the sequel, released in November 2000 He also appeared as George Evans in the
90210 spinoff on
The CW Lutz will be reuniting with his
Twilight co-star and close friend,
Ashley Greene, in the film
Warrior. Lutz also appeared in
A Nightmare on Elm Street as Dean, "a well-liked, well-off high school jock", in April 2010, and as
Poseidon in
Dawn of War.Lutz is one of the candidates for the lead role in the upcoming film
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. He was considered for the lead role in
Conan the Barbarian but eventually lost out to Jason Momoa.Lutz is currently signed with
Ford Models. He is one of the models featured in the 2010
Calvin Klein X underwear campaign.
