Austin Butler is an American actor born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California. He began acting as a teenager and gained recognition with roles in Nickelodeon and Disney Channel series. Butler’s breakout role was as Sebastian Kydd in “The Carrie Diaries.” He starred in the critically acclaimed film “Elvis” (2022), portraying Elvis Presley. Known for his versatility, Butler has also performed on Broadway. He has been involved in various high-profile projects and relationships, including dating Vanessa Hudgens and Kaia Gerber.
1.Full Name: Austin Robert Butler
2.Date of Birth: August 17, 1991
3.Place of Birth: Anaheim, California, USA
4.Parents: Lori Anne Howell and David Butler
5.Siblings: He has an older sister named Ashley.
6.Early Start: He began acting at the age of 13 after being discovered at the Orange County Fair.
7.First Role: His first major role was on the Nickelodeon show “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.”
8.Disney Channel: He appeared in several Disney Channel series, including “Hannah Montana” and “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
9.Breakout Role: He gained recognition for his role as James “Wilke” Wilkerson in the ABC Family series “Switched at Birth.”
10.Teen Series: He starred in the CW’s “The Carrie Diaries” as Sebastian Kydd.
11.Film Debut: His film debut was in the 2007 movie “Aliens in the Attic.”
12.Theater: Austin made his Broadway debut in 2018, starring in the play “The Iceman Cometh” alongside Denzel Washington.
13.Elvis Presley: He portrayed Elvis Presley in the 2022 biographical film “Elvis” directed by Baz Luhrmann.
14.Voice Acting: He lent his voice to the character of Toby in the animated series “Robot Chicken.”
15.Awards: For his role in “Elvis,” he received critical acclaim and several award nominations.
16.Romantic Relationships: He was in a long-term relationship with actress Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2020.
17.Current Partner: He is currently dating model Kaia Gerber.
18.Height: He is 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
19.Musician: Austin is also a talented musician and learned to play the guitar at a young age.
20.Hobbies: He enjoys surfing, rock climbing, and martial arts.
21.Languages: He speaks some French.
22.Favorite Actor: He has cited Leonardo DiCaprio as one of his favorite actors.
23.Philanthropy: He is involved in various charitable activities, including work with children’s hospitals.
24.Net Worth: His estimated net worth is around $5 million.
25.Role Preparation: For his role as Elvis, he underwent extensive voice training and even lived in Memphis to better understand the singer.
26.Social Media: He is relatively private and not very active on social media.
27.Favorite Movie: One of his favorite movies is “The Godfather.”
28.Fashion: Known for his sense of style, he often collaborates with fashion designers for red carpet events.
29.Friendships: He is good friends with his “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.
30.Upcoming Projects: He has several upcoming projects, including roles in major films and television series.