Austin Butler Biography
Austin Robert Butler is an American actor known for his roles across television and film. He gained prominence through appearances on popular channels like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, notably starring in “Zoey 101” and later featuring in teen dramas such as “Life Unexpected” and “Switched at Birth” (2011–2012) on The CW network. He also gained recognition for appearing on the Masters of the Air series.
Austin Butler Age
Butler was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California, U.S. He celebrates his birthday on the 17th of August each year. He is 32 years old as of 2024.
Austin Butler Height
Butler stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
Austin Butler Family
Butler was born to Lori Anne and David Butler on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California. His parents divorced when he was seven years old. He has an older sister named Ashley, born in 1986, who also pursued acting and appeared alongside him on the show “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” Butler’s family heritage includes Finnish ancestry; his maternal great-great-grandparents, Matti Matinpoika Sillanpää, and Liisa Jaakontytär Järvelä, were Finnish immigrants from Ostrobothnia, Finland, who settled in Wisconsin. Tragically, Butler’s mother passed away in 2014 due to duodenal cancer.
Austin Butler Wife
Austin Butler was in a romantic relationship with actress Vanessa Hudgens, with whom he began dating in 2011. However, their relationship ended in 2019. In December 2021, he began dating actress and model Kaia Gerber.
Austin Butler’s Net Worth
Butler has an estimated net worth of $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Actor.
Austin Butler Education
Butler attended public school until the seventh grade but transitioned to homeschooling to accommodate his work schedule. He continued homeschooling until the tenth grade when he passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE), the state’s equivalency diploma exam.
Austin Butler Career
In 2005, Butler’s acting career began when he secured his first regular role as a background actor, playing Zippy Brewster for two seasons on Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” This opportunity arose after being approached by a background acting management company representative at the Orange County Fair. His friend and co-star Lindsey Shaw introduced him to her manager, Pat Cutler, who signed him and jumpstarted his acting journey.
Following this, Butler landed guest-starring roles on various television series, including “Hannah Montana” and “iCarly.” In February 2008, he secured a main role on Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101” as James Garrett. He also made an appearance on the Cartoon Network sitcom “Out of Jimmy’s Head” in the same year.
In July 2009, Butler starred in 20th Century Fox’s “Aliens in the Attic” and appeared in the ABC Family series “Ruby & the Rockits.” He continued to make guest appearances on shows like “CSI: Miami” and “The Defenders.” His career continued to flourish as he booked recurring roles on series such as “Life Unexpected” and “Switched at Birth.” In 2012, Butler gained recognition for his portrayal of Sebastian Kydd in The CW’s “The Carrie Diaries” and subsequently starred in “The Shannara Chronicles.”
In 2018, Butler made his Broadway debut in “The Iceman Cometh” and received critical acclaim for his performance. He ventured into film with roles in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) and as Elvis Presley in “Elvis” (2022), which earned him an Academy Award nomination. Butler stars in the war drama miniseries “Masters of the Air” and the science fiction epic “Dune: Part Two.” He is also part of the cast for Jeff Nichols’s film “The Bikeriders.”
Austin Butler Masters of the Air
Butler starred in a 2024 American war drama streaming television miniseries and took the role of Gale “Buck” Cleven. Gale Cleven was an American pilot who served with the 100th Bomb Group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In the spring of 1943, USAAF majors Gale Cleven and John Egan of the 100th Bombardment Group are deployed to England to join the Allied war effort against Nazi Germany. Butler starred alongside :
- Austin Butler
- Nate Mann
- Anthony Boyle
- Callum Turner
- Barry Keoghan
- Isabel May
- Sam Hazeldine
- Ncuti Gatwa
- Louis Hofmann
Austin Butler Elvis
Austin starred in a 2022 epic biographical drama film ”Elvis” and took the role of Elvis Presley. On January 20, 1997, Colonel Tom Parker, the former manager of Elvis Presley, suffered a heart attack and was urgently transported to a hospital in Las Vegas. Wrestling with a gambling addiction that has left him in dire financial straits, Parker reflects on the story of his first encounter with the iconic “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
Austin Butler Zoey 101
Austin co-starred in the American comedy-drama television series “Zoey 101,” portraying the character James Garrett. James is Zoey’s former boyfriend and becomes the new roommate of Logan and Michael in the series. Hailing from Santa Fe, New Mexico, James takes up residence in Chase’s former bedroom, initially drawing disapproval from Michael and Logan. Unhappy with James’s presence, they express their reluctance, prompting James to consider leaving. Logan, aiming to stir up trouble, spreads a false rumor suggesting that James and Zoey are romantically involved.
Austin Butler 2023 Golden Globes
Butler was honored with the 2023 Golden Globe Award in the Best Actor in a Drama category on January 10th for his exceptional portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s film, “Elvis.” Upon receiving the prestigious trophy, the 32-year-old actor expressed his gratitude, stating, “Oh man, all my words are leaving me! I’m just so grateful right now. I owe this to a bold, visionary filmmaker who allowed me to experience, to take risks, and I always knew I would be supported — Baz Luhrmann, I love you.”
Austin Butler Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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