His girlfriend got him to start reading the Twilight series two months before he got the part of James.

Has two tattoos, one on his right arm that means "Good Luck on your journey" and the other on his left hip that says "Godspeed".

He has a black belt in Karate.

He has been studying ballet for fifteen years.

His name Gigandet is of French origin and it is pronounced Ji-gon-day.

He attended Santa Monica Community College in California.

He had his first tattoo when he was 16 years old.

One of He's favorite movies is Fight Club which he has seen at least 50 times.

He enjoys basketball, football, skiing, surfing and movies.

He is trained at Krav Maga.

Most of his best friends, co-stars and fans who have met him describe him a being very shy and quiet.

He listens to Snow Patrol and Ray LaMontagne.