| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Austin Robert Butler |
| Birthday: | August 17, 1991 (age 34 years), Born in Anaheim, California |
| Height: | 6'0" (183 cm) |
| Education: | Anaheim Public Schools Home-schooled (GED) |
Overview
Austin Robert Butler is an American actor best known for his award-winning portrayal of Elvis Presley in the biographical drama Elvis and for his roles in major film productions including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Dune: Part Two.
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Early Life and Family
Austin Robert Butler was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California. His mother, Lori Anne, was an aesthetician who also ran a daycare from their home, and his father, David Butler, is a real estate appraiser. He has an older sister named Ashley. His parents divorced amicably when he was seven years old. Butler’s mother passed away from cancer in 2014, an event that deeply affected him.
At the age of thirteen, Butler was approached by a representative from a background-acting management company at the Orange County Fair, which sparked his interest in the entertainment industry. He subsequently began taking acting classes. To accommodate his burgeoning acting schedule, Butler was homeschooled after the seventh grade. He completed his formal high school education by passing the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE).
Career Beginnings
Austin Robert Butler began his professional acting career with uncredited background work on various television shows. His first recurring role was as Zippy Brewster on the Nickelodeon series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, where he appeared in 41 episodes. He went on to have guest roles on several other popular shows for young audiences, including Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and Nickelodeon’s iCarly and Zoey 101.
His feature film debut came in 2009 with the family adventure comedy Aliens in the Attic. He continued to work in television, securing recurring roles in the CW drama Life Unexpected and the ABC Family series Switched at Birth. He also appeared in the television movie The Bling Ring (2011).
Rise to Prominence
Butler’s career gained significant momentum when he was cast in leading roles in two television series. He played Sebastian Kydd in The CW’s Sex and the City prequel, The Carrie Diaries, which aired from 2013 to 2014. Following this, he took on the lead role of Wil Ohmsford in the fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles, which ran from 2016 to 2017.
In 2018, Butler made his Broadway debut in a revival of Eugene O’Neill’s The Iceman Cometh, starring alongside Denzel Washington. This role marked a significant step in his transition to more mature and complex characters.
Major Work and Critical Acclaim
A turning point in Austin Robert Butler’s film career came with his role as Manson Family member Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. This role brought him wider recognition from critics and audiences.
His most acclaimed role to date is his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biographical film Elvis. For his performance, Butler received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award, as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Following this success, he has starred in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air and the science fiction epic Dune: Part Two.
Personal Life
Austin Robert Butler was in a long-term relationship with actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2020. Since 2021, he has been in a relationship with model Kaia Gerber.