Austin Butler Biography

Austin Robert Butler is an American actor who is widely recognized for starring as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s film Elvis in 2022. He is also notable for appearing in films and TV series such as Masters of the Air (2024), The Shannara Chronicles (2016–2017), The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014), and Switched at Birth (2011–2012).

Austin Butler Education

Butler attended his elementary and middle school at a public school until he reached grade seventh when he transferred and started homeschooling. He continued learning at home until when he finished high school with a diploma after passing his CHSPE Exam.

Austin Butler Career

Butler began his professional career at the age of thirteen when he started attending acting classes before later appearing in a television series on Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. After that, Austin was cast in another Disney Channel series Hannah Montana where he portrayed the role of Derek Hanson alongside actress Miley Cyrus. His breakthrough came in 2008 when he appeared in two of the Nickelodeon series iCarly and Zoey 101 where he played the role of James Garrett.

In 2019, Butler starred as Jake Pearson alongside Robert Hoffman and Ashley Tisdale in an adventure movie Aliens in the Attic. A few months later, he landed a role in a super hit series called Ruby & the Rockits where he portrayed Jordan Gallagher opposite Alexa Vega, Patrick Cassidy, and David Cassidy.
He is notable for starring in series like Life Unexpected( 2010), Wizards of Waverly Place (2010), The Defenders ( 2009), CSI: NY ( 2011), Switched at Birth ( 2011-2012), and Are You There, Chelsea ( 2012).

His popularity increased when he appeared in the popular comedy-drama Carrie Diaries and a television series The Shannara Chronicles from 2016 to 2017. Austin later starred in a recurring role in the series Arrow before later being featured in a thriller film The Intruders where he played alongside co-stars Tom Sizemore. From 2018 to 2018, Butler starred in two popular films namely Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and The Iceman Cometh in 2018. For his performance in the comedy-drama, he was honored with several nominations such as the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Critics’ Choice Movie Award.

In 2022, Butler was widely recognised for starring in Baz Luhrmann’s film Elvis where he portrayed the role of Elvis Presley. For his performance in the drama, he received the BAFTA Award and won the Golden Globe Award. He was also nominated by Time magazine for the Academy Award in that category and was listed in 2023 as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2024, Austin played in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air where he starred as Gale Cleven. He also appeared in Dune: Part Two and he is expected to star in a Western film Eddington.

Austin Butler Age

Butler is 32 years old as of 2024. He was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California, United States and he celebrates his birthday on August 17 every year.

Austin Butler Height

Butler stands at an approximate height of feet and 0 inches (1.83 m) tall.

Austin Butler Family

Butler was born and raised in Anaheim, California to David Butler and Lori Anne who worked as an aesthetician. He also has an older sister, Ashley Butler who works as an actress and has appeared in films like Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide opposite his brother. At the age of seven, his parents parted ways, and his maternal great-great-grandparents were Liisa Jaakontytär Järvelä and Matti Matinpoika Sillanpää. Unfortunately, he lost his mother in 2014 due to duodenal cancer.

Austin Butler’s Sister

Ashley Butler is the elder sister of the famous actor Austin Butler. She was born in 1986 in Anaheim, California and she is 38 years old as of 2024. Ashley is currently living in South Carolina with her husband, Tony Lucas. The pair tied the knot in 2018 and have been together since then. She works in the same industry as her brother Butler and she is known for starring in the film Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler’s Relationship/Girlfriend

Butler is in a romantic relationship with Kaia Gerber who works as a model and actress. The rumors of them being together came out in December 2021 and the couple confirmed their relationship in March 2022. The lovely bird started dating in December 2021 and they have been together since then. Before Kaia started dating Austin, she was in a relationship with Jacob Elordi, a Euphoria actor. The ex-couple dated for one year before they parted ways.

Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler’s Relationship

Butler met actress Vanessa Hudgens first in 2005 before later starting dating in 2011. The pair dated for more than eight years from 2011 till their separation in 2020. During their moment together, the couple shared romantic moments such as romantic vacations and attended the red carpet. The ex-couple parted ways due to long-distance and busy schedules which demanded both of them in their respective career. Currently, Vanessa is married to a professional baseball player Cole Tucker in 2023.

Austin Butler Net Worth

Butler has an estimated net worth of between $1million-$5 million which he has acquired from his fortune career as an actor.

Austin Butler Movies and TV Shows

• Aliens in the Attic (2009)
• My Uncle Rafael ( 2012)
• The Intruders ( 2015)
• Dude (2018)
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ( 2019)
• Elvis (2022)
• Dune: Part Two (2024)
• Unfabulous (2005)
• Hannah Montana (2006-2007)
• Zoey 101 ( 2007 -2008)
• The Carrie Diaries ( 2013 -2014)
• The Shannara Chronicles (2016-2017)
• Saturday Night Live ( 2022)
• Masters of the Air( 2024)

Austin Butler Zoey 101

Butler played the role of James Garrett in the Nickelodeon TV series, Zoey 101. James is a young man who becomes the roommate of Michael Barret and Logan Reese after he replaces Chase. He hails from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and joins PCA where he interacts with the gang member of “Rumor of Love”. There, he becomes friends with Dustin Brooks, Lola Martinez, Zoey Brooks, and Vince Blake. When he joins his roommate, Logan is not happy about it and he tries everything to get rid of him which he eventually succeeds in after spreading rumors of James and Zoey being together.

Austin Butler Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

In the comedy-drama, Austin portrayed the role of Tex Watson also known as Charles Denton Watson Jr. He was the main antagonist in the film who was killed by Brandy and Cliff in self-defense. However, in real life, he was sentenced to death in prison. He was a member of the Manson Family a family which was run by Charles Manson. The conflict starts when Pussycat introduces Cliff to the ranch and on his way he beats a member of the Manson Family.

Austin Butler Wizards of Waverly Place

Butler portrayed the role of George in the fantasy teen sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place in 2010. George is a marching band conductor at Tribeca Prep where he studies. While in school he was liked by Alex who was well-known for being a negative person. However, because she likes George she changes her mind and casts a spell on herself to make herself positive. Therefore the two become friends and Alex becomes a big fan of the Cheerleader team.

Austin Butler Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide

Zippy Brewster is a notorious and reckless child who is a student at James K. Polk. He usually finds himself in problems and dangerous places. Brewster is seen with hundreds of doves and is present when Moze needs assistance. He assisted Moze in making a perfect scene of her and Faymen’s kiss. On top of this, he was also present when Cookie started a fire with his wig. Zippy was at Seth’s party when Moze was playing “Spin The Bottle”.

Austin Butler The Carrie Diaries

Sebastian Kydd is a charming, caring, and good listener who comes from a wealthy family. For this reason, he introduced himself as the “cool kid”. He becomes romantically involved with Carries Bradshaw after he transfers to Carrie’s high school after being expelled from boarding school for sleeping with one of his teachers. At first, Sebastian’s best friend was Maggie until when she started to be a problem in Kydd’s relationship.

Austin Butler icarly

Jake Krandle is a talented and humble guy who is a senior student at Ridgeway High School. There, he is every girl’s crush however he was in a relationship with Stephanie before they broke up. Carly is one of the hunder girls who had a crush on him but due to her kiss Freddie on the nose, Jake disliked her. After Krandle and Stephanie parted ways she ended up falling in love with Freddie.

Did Austin Butler Sing in Elvis?

Yes, Austin sang in the film Elvis as the character he plays required him to sing. However, it was very complicated as the director had to use a recording tool called Stem. With the help of Stem, Butler was able to perform well and impressed his audience with his flawless voice.