Peter Facinelli Birth Year and Age
Peter Facinelli was born on November 26, 1973, making him 26 years old when the first Twilight film premiered in November 2008. He was 34 when the final installment, Breaking Dawn Part 2, released in November 2012. His age during the Twilight saga is calculated strictly from his birth date and the official theatrical release dates of each film. The character he portrayed, Carlisle Cullen, is a centuries-old vampire, but Facinelli himself was in his late 20s to early 30s throughout principal photography. For a detailed biography, see his profile on IMDb.
Facinelli turned 27 during the principal photography of Twilight in 2008 and remained 27 through the film's post-production and release window. He turned 28 in late 2009 when New Moon hit theaters, and he was 29 during the Eclipse release in 2010. By the time Breaking Dawn Part 1 premiered in November 2011, he was 37, and he was 38 at the Breaking Dawn Part 2 premiere. The consistent method for determining his age is subtracting his 1973 birth year from the release year of each film and adjusting for whether his November birthday had passed.
Facinelli's Role as Carlisle Cullen
Peter Facinelli was cast as Carlisle Cullen, the patriarch of the Cullen vampire family, in the Twilight film series based on Stephenie Meyer's novels. Carlisle is depicted as a compassionate, centuries-old vampire who practices medicine, and Facinelli's mature appearance helped ground the character's authority and calm demeanor. The casting directors selected him for his ability to convey both medical professionalism and supernatural restraint, which matched the script's requirements for the character's backstory and personality.
Facinelli reprised the role of Carlisle Cullen across all five Twilight films, from the initial 2008 release through the final 2012 installment. His portrayal spanned the character's appearances in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn Part 1, and Breaking Dawn Part 2. The consistency of his casting provided continuity for the Cullen family arc throughout the saga. His performance as Carlisle is documented in the film credits and official studio cast listings.
Peter Facinelli Career Timeline Around Twilight
Before Twilight, Facinelli built a career in television and film, including a lead role in the series Fastlane and appearances in movies such as Can't Hardly Wait and The Scorpion King. He was 30 years old when he auditioned and was cast for the Twilight role in 2007, following the project's greenlight by Summit Entertainment. The Twilight franchise, based on the bestselling book series, became a major cultural and commercial phenomenon, significantly raising his public profile.
After Twilight, Facinelli continued acting in projects such as the TV series Nurse Jackie, where he played Dr. Fitch Cooper, and films like Loosies and Takers. He turned 40 in 2013, the year after the Twilight series concluded, and has since balanced film, television, and producing work. His post-Twilight career includes roles in Marvel-related projects and independent films, with his filmography tracked on platforms like Wikipedia.
Twilight Film Release Timeline and Facinelli's Age
The Twilight film series began with the release of Twilight on November 21, 2008, when Facinelli was 34. New Moon followed on November 20, 2009, with him at 35. Eclipse premiered on June 30, 2010, when he was 36, and Breaking Dawn Part 1 released on November 18, 2