London, Apr 28 : Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson has revealed that he ventured into acting to land pretty girls.

Rob revealed that it was his father who pushed him to try his hand at London''s Barnes Theatre Company - so he could hang out with girls.

"My dad saw a bunch of pretty girls who were going to it. (He) said: ''Hey Rob, you''ve got to go to that.'' That''s the reason I still do it!" The Daily Star quoted Rob, as saying.

The 22-year-old has become one of Tinseltown''s hottest new stars, thanks to his lead role in cult vampire franchise Twilight. (ANI)