There is hardly a fan of the cult saga Twilight who finds no answer to the question of who Jasper Cullen is. The mysterious vampire, who has been living in the world for more than a hundred years, has become one of the most striking characters in the story that millions of viewers have loved. What is this charming representative of the Cullen clan, what is known about the actor who embodied this image?
Jasper Cullen: Background
Prior to turning into a vampire, this young man was an ordinary American born in 1863. He participated in the Civil War, thanks to his courage, he rose to the rank of Major at a young age. How did Jasper Cullen manage to become a vampire? The biography of the character indicates that he was converted by a warlike and beautiful girl named Maria. Having become a supernatural creature, the hero learned to control human emotions.
Maria dragged Jasper, then still named Whitlock, into the war with other vampire clans. For some time he commanded an army belonging to its creator, led a nomadic life, turning into a real savage. Everything changed when a vampire named Alice appeared on the path of a convert vampire. A strong feeling for her made Jasper say goodbye to Mary and her army, to join the Cullen clan.
It was difficult for the young ghoul to get rid of the desire to eat human blood, which his new family categorically opposed. However, for the sake of love for Alice, he managed to overcome his thirst.
"Dusk"
In Twilight, Jasper Cullen appears before the audience as a vampire portraying an ordinary high school student. He attends an educational institution in the town of Forks, along with his new relatives - Ellis, Emmett, Edward and Rosalie. His family carefully guards his secret, so the vampire is outraged by the behavior of Edward, who reveals his beloved Bella a family secret.
Nevertheless, Jasper Cullen takes an active part in saving Bella when other vampires open the hunt for her. With his help, Emmett destroys the most dangerous enemy of the Cullens - James. The last scene with the former major in Twilight is an episode with a graduation party that he attends with his girlfriend Alice.
"New moon"
As a vampire who recently abandoned human blood and has not yet learned to control thirst, Jasper Cullen poses a threat to Bella’s safety. The family is convinced of this when he tries to pounce on a girl who accidentally injured her finger, losing her mind because of the smell of blood. Emmett and Edward manage to stop him, but the Cullens decide to leave the town of Forks for the safety of Bella, who still remains human.
After some time, Jasper returns to the abandoned city with the rest of the family. The vampire warmly supports Bella in her desire to become the same as the members of the Cullen clans, saying goodbye to an ordinary human life. However, despite his support, Edward does not agree to make his beloved a vampire.
"Eclipse"
“Eclipse” is the part in which the Cullen vampires are forced to confront the insidious Victoria, who wants to avenge the death of her beloved James, who was killed by Emmett and Jasper. The latter is trying to explain to his family how dangerous the convert vampires who made up her army are, how exactly they can be resisted.
The family entrusts Jasper with the duties of a leader who must prepare them for battle. He also teaches werewolves who have joined them, led by Jacob, who seek to protect the inhabitants of Forks from the newly arrived ghouls. In this part of the movie saga, viewers will learn many interesting facts about the past of Whitlock-Cullen, his life before and after the conversion. The character also plays one of the key roles in the battle with the army of Victoria.
"Dawn"
The first part of Breaking Dawn is a film in which Jasper becomes Bella's best friend, supporting Edward's lover after turning into a vampire. He is surprised at the girl’s ability to control her thirst for blood, to fight the desire to kill people. Her example makes Cullen-Whitlock also work on his composure, learn to keep emotions in check.
In the second part of Breaking Dawn, Jasper Cullen and Alice take on an important role. They bring a man who can help them save the niece of Renesmee, whose security is threatened by the Volturi clan. Their timely return helps prevent a bloody battle in which almost all Cullens were supposed to die.
Personality
So what is Jasper Cullen (Twilight), what is his character? At the first meeting, the vampire seems to be a detached and cold person, with whom it is difficult to find a common language. It seems that he is tormented by the past, constantly influencing his life. However, it gradually becomes clear that the character is capable of captivating others with his kindness and politeness. He uses his supernatural powers exclusively for the good, constantly helping his dear people.
The most expensive person for Jasper is Alice Cullen, for the sake of a relationship with which he agreed to become a vegetarian vampire. Throughout all parts of Twilight, the vampire does everything to protect her beloved. He also applies very well to the other members of the Cullen clan, despite the fact that he does not feel fully part of the family. This is due to the fact that he was not converted at all by the founder of the Carlisle clan, as happened with the other "children".
Abilities
What talents does the mysterious Jasper Cullen have? Like other representatives of its appearance, the vampire does not age, endowed with supernatural strength and endurance, the gift of regeneration. Jasper is able to move at incredible speed, his hearing and sense of smell are sharpened. He is considered one of the most powerful fighters belonging to the Cullen clan.
The vampire also has a unique talent that is absent from other representatives of his appearance. Jasper is able to feel the emotions of others, as well as change them at will. However, he tries not to manipulate others without special need, to use his gift exclusively for the good of the family.
Actor Biography
Jackson Rathbone was born in Singapore, it happened in December 1984. The professional activity of the father of the future actor was associated with constant traveling, so he happened to change many schools. Interestingly, Jackson retained his passion for travel as an adult, he managed to live in Norway, England, Indonesia, until he settled in a small town located in the US state of Texas.
The family legend says that Jackson Rathbone showed interest in the acting profession at the age of six, first appearing in the theater. It is well known that already in high school he finally decided to become an actor, studied at the Michigan Academy of Arts. At school, the boy did not study well, constantly violated the rules of behavior and was in the balance of expulsion. He was also interested in music, dreamed of opening his own studio, which he managed to achieve years later.
The first key role in the movie went to Jasper when he was 22 years old. He was invited to take part in the independent thriller Pray for Morning. This project did not make the aspiring actor a star, but it was thanks to him that Jackson Rathbone managed to attract the attention of the directors. Then for some time he starred in the television project “Glorious People”, played small roles in the series “Near the House”, “Lonely Hearts”.
Twilight and other projects
It's no secret that star status was bestowed upon Jackson by his most famous character, Jasper Cullen. The actor got a role in the saga "Twilight" in 2008, starred in all its parts. In parallel, he managed to play in many other TV series: “Saving Lives”, “Fear”, “Great Wall”, “Lord of the Elements”. Rathbone also created his own musical group, called 100 Monkeys.
Life behind the scenes
It is known that Jackson is not legally married, but for several years now he has been living with his girlfriend Sheila Hafsadi. The girlfriend gave birth to two children, the eldest of whom was named in honor of his father.
Playing the guitar is a hobby that Rathbone has remained faithful for many years. He even gave his beloved musical instrument a beautiful female name - Annabel. Also, the actor enjoys playing baseball with friends, he practiced this sport for about five years, until he made a choice in favor of the acting profession. It is also interesting that Jackson has a phobia, spiders cause panic.