Daniel Lautner, Taylor Lautner's father

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Daniel Lautner is the father of Taylor Lautner. Daniel Lautner’s son Taylor is an American actor and model. He is best known for playing shape-shifter Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga film series.

Daniel Lautner’s son began his acting career playing bit roles in comedy series such as The Bernie Mac Show (2003) and My Wife and Kids (2004), before having voice roles in television series like What’s New, Scooby-Doo? (2005) and Danny Phantom (2005). In 2005, he appeared in the film Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and starred in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D. He also starred in the 2011 action film Abduction.

Profile Summary

Full NameDaniel Lautner
First NameDaniel
Last NameLautner
famous asFather of Taylor Lautner
ProfessionPilot
NationalityAmerican
Birth CountryUSA
GenderMale
Marital StatusMarried
SpouseDeborah Lautner
No Of Children2

 Daniel Lautner is a former pilot who first came to the limelight as the father of a famous actor cum model, Taylor Lautner- most known for his role as Jacob Black in the Twilight movie saga. The father-son duo is often spotted together in many media events. 

Taylor Lautner’s father is a happily married man. His wife, Deborah Lautner, is a software developer. The couple has two children together. Their names are Taylor Lautner and Makena Lautner. According to Makena’s fans, she is a copy of her mother.  The family of four is staying in Valencia, CA.

Daniel Lautner made headlines after his son made a hit in the entertainment industry, but nothing is known about his personal life. His age in 2021 is expected to be in the mid-50s to early 60s.

He is of Native American origin and is a Roman Catholic (specifically Odawa and Potawatomi, both Anishinaabe peoples). Hudsonville, Michigan is where he calls home.

What is up with Daniel Lautner’s children now?

His son, Taylor, is currently pursuing his career in the entertainment industry. He is in a romantic relationship with his girlfriend, Taylor Dome. His girlfriend is a nurse. The adorable couple has been together since 2018. 

They are not shy about their relationship as they frequently share their pictures on their respective Instagram accounts. 

Daniel Lautner’s son, Taylor is also a professional martial artist. The actor commenced studying martial arts when he was six years. Those around him noticed his skill and talent for the art. At the age of eight, he represented his country in the twelve years and under division at the World Karate Association and won three gold medals in both Weapons Champions and the Junior World Forms.

Daniel Lautner’s daughter, Makena spent a lot of her teenage years to find out what was going on with her heart. She found out that she had an extremely rare condition. 

Only 1 or 2 such cases are seen by cardiologists each year. In 2015, her brother was present when she passed her first cardiac procedure. She got her second cardiac operation three years later.

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Makena’s life was forever transformed as a result of her illness. She wanted to help those with a similar situation after her second heart treatment went well. She shared a flashback photo from her second heart operation on August 10, 2020.

Today, Daniel Lautner’s daughter is living a happily married life with the love of her life. She got married to her partner Jacob Moore on May 3, 2020. On the day of the wedding, she opted for a white gown while her husband opted for a blue suit.

How Much Is Daniel Lautner Net Worth?

Daniel Lautner is a former pilot at  Midwest Airlines, and as per some online portals sources, his estimated net worth is around $500,000. This figure is not confirmed as he has not made any official publication of his earnings.

On the other hand, his son’s riches are estimated to be $30 Million. He has earned most of his fortune from his acting and modeling career. In 2010, he was among the highest-earning teenage actors. 

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