Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Austin Butler
Discover the career path of Austin Butler, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Austin Butler is an American actor who started his career with roles on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, including Zoey 101. He then transitioned to teen dramas like Life Unexpected and Switched at Birth. He gained further recognition for his starring roles in The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles. In 2018, Butler made his Broadway debut in The Iceman Cometh. He also portrayed Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), marking a transition into more mature roles.
2005: Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
In 2005, Austin Butler landed his first regular job as Zippy Brewster on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
May 2007: Hannah Montana Guest Role
In May 2007, Austin Butler guest-starred on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana.
2007: Zoey 101
In 2007, Austin Butler gained roles on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, most notably on Zoey 101.
February 2008: Main Role on Zoey 101
In February 2008, Austin Butler landed a main role as James Garrett on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101.
July 2009: Aliens in the Attic & Ruby & the Rockits
In July 2009, Austin Butler starred in Aliens in the Attic and ABC Family series Ruby & the Rockits.
February 2010: Life Unexpected recurring role
In February 2010, Austin Butler landed a recurring role as Jones on the CW series Life Unexpected.
2010: Life Unexpected
In 2010, Austin Butler had recurring parts on The CW's Life Unexpected.
April 19, 2011: Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure Release
On April 19, 2011, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, starring Austin Butler, was released direct to DVD.
June 27, 2011: Switched at Birth Debut
On June 27, 2011, Austin Butler debuted in the recurring role of Wilke on the ABC Family series Switched at Birth.
September 26, 2011: The Bling Ring Release
On September 26, 2011, the Lifetime television film The Bling Ring, starring Austin Butler, was released.
2011: Switched at Birth
In 2011, Austin Butler had recurring parts on Switched at Birth.
January 2012: Guest Star on Are You There, Chelsea?
In January 2012, Austin Butler guest-starred on the NBC comedy Are You There, Chelsea?
March 2012: Cast in The Carrie Diaries
In March 2012, Austin Butler was cast as Sebastian Kydd in The CW's The Carrie Diaries.
2012: Switched at Birth
In 2012, Austin Butler had recurring parts on Switched at Birth.
2013: The Carrie Diaries
In 2013, Austin Butler gained recognition for starring in The Carrie Diaries.
April 2014: Joined Cast of Death of the Author
In April 2014, it was announced that Austin Butler joined the cast of the play Death of the Author at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
May 20, 2014: Death of the Author Previews
On May 20, 2014, previews for the play Death of the Author began at the Geffen Playhouse, featuring Austin Butler.
2014: The Carrie Diaries
In 2014, Austin Butler continued starring in The Carrie Diaries.
2015: The Intruders
In 2015, Austin Butler co-starred with Miranda Cosgrove in the thriller film The Intruders.
2016: Yoga Hosers & The Shannara Chronicles
In 2016, Austin Butler appeared in Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers and began playing Wil Ohmsford in The Shannara Chronicles.
2016: The Shannara Chronicles
In 2016, Austin Butler gained recognition for starring in The Shannara Chronicles.
2017: The Shannara Chronicles
In 2017, Austin Butler continued starring in The Shannara Chronicles.
March 2018: The Iceman Cometh previews begin
In March 2018, previews began for The Iceman Cometh, starring Austin Butler, on Broadway.
July 2018: The Iceman Cometh Closed
In July 2018, The Iceman Cometh, starring Austin Butler, closed on Broadway.
2018: Broadway Debut
In 2018, Austin Butler made his Broadway debut in the revival of The Iceman Cometh.
2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Elvis Casting
In 2019, Austin Butler appeared in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as Tex Watson and was cast as Elvis Presley in the biopic Elvis.
2019: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, Austin Butler portrayed Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
2022: Elvis
In 2022, Austin Butler gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, winning a Golden Globe and BAFTA Award, and was nominated for an Academy Award.
2024: Masters of the Air & Dune: Part Two
In 2024, Austin Butler portrayed Gale Cleven in Masters of the Air and Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two, receiving praise for his work.
