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 and singer who began his career with roles on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows, including Zoey 101. He later transitioned to teen dramas like Life Unexpected and Switched at Birth. Butler gained further recognition for his starring roles in The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles. In 2018, he made his Broadway debut in The Iceman Cometh. He also appeared in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), playing Tex Watson, further establishing his presence in mainstream cinema.
2005: First Regular Job on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
In 2005, Austin Butler landed his first regular job as a background actor on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, playing Zippy Brewster. His friend Lindsey Shaw introduced him to her manager, Pat Cutler, who signed him and launched his career.
May 2007: Guest Starring Role on Hannah Montana
In May 2007, Austin Butler landed a guest starring role on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, playing Derek Hanson opposite Miley Cyrus.
2007: Early Television Roles
In 2007, Austin Butler began his television career with roles on the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, notably on Zoey 101.
February 2008: Main Role on Zoey 101
In February 2008, Austin Butler landed a main role on the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101, playing James Garrett.
2008: Continued Television Work
In 2008, Austin Butler continued his work on Zoey 101.
July 2009: Starring Role in Aliens in the Attic
In July 2009, Austin Butler starred in the film Aliens in the Attic, portraying Jake Pearson.
February 2010: Recurring Role on Life Unexpected
In February 2010, Austin Butler landed a recurring role as Jones on the CW series Life Unexpected.
2010: Recurring Role on Life Unexpected
In 2010, Austin Butler secured a recurring role on The CW's Life Unexpected.
April 19, 2011: Release of Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
On April 19, 2011, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, starring Austin Butler as Peyton Leverette, was released direct to DVD.
June 27, 2011: Debut on Switched at Birth
On June 27, 2011, Austin Butler debuted in the recurring role of Wilke on the ABC Family series Switched at Birth.
September 26, 2011: Release of The Bling Ring
On September 26, 2011, The Bling Ring, a Lifetime television film starring Austin Butler as Zack Garvey, was released.
2011: Recurring Role on Switched at Birth
In 2011, Austin Butler had a recurring role on Switched at Birth.
January 2012: Guest-Starred 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 in The CW's Sex and the City prequel series The Carrie Diaries as Sebastian Kydd.
2012: Teen Dramas
In 2012, Austin Butler continued his work on teen dramas, including Switched at Birth.
2013: Starring in The Carrie Diaries
In 2013, Austin Butler gained recognition for starring in The Carrie Diaries.
April 2014: Joined the cast of Death of the Author
In April 2014, it was announced that Austin Butler had joined the cast of the play Death of the Author at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, playing the role of Bradley.
May 20, 2014: Previews for Death of the Author
On May 20, 2014, previews for the play Death of the Author, featuring Austin Butler, began at the Geffen Playhouse.
2014: The Carrie Diaries
In 2014, Austin Butler starred in The Carrie Diaries.
2015: Co-starred in The Intruders
In 2015, Austin Butler co-starred with Miranda Cosgrove and Tom Sizemore in the thriller film The Intruders.
2016: Appeared in Yoga Hosers and The Shannara Chronicles
In 2016, Austin Butler appeared in Kevin Smith's horror-comedy film Yoga Hosers and began playing Wil Ohmsford in The Shannara Chronicles.
2016: Starring in The Shannara Chronicles
In 2016, Austin Butler starred in The Shannara Chronicles.
2017: Austin Butler in The Shannara Chronicles
In 2017, Austin Butler starred in The Shannara Chronicles.
March 2018: Previews began for The Iceman Cometh
In March 2018, previews began for The Iceman Cometh on Broadway, starring Austin Butler.
July 2018: The Iceman Cometh closed
In July 2018, the Broadway play The Iceman Cometh, starring Austin Butler, closed.
2018: Broadway Debut in The Iceman Cometh
In 2018, Austin Butler made his Broadway debut in the revival of The Iceman Cometh.
2019: Portrayal of Tex Watson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, Austin Butler portrayed Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
2019: Cast as Elvis Presley and Appeared in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, Austin Butler was cast as Elvis Presley in the biopic Elvis and appeared in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as Tex Watson.
2022: Portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis
In 2022, Austin Butler gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, earning him the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award.
2022: Elvis Premiered at Cannes Film Festival
In 2022, the film Elvis, starring Austin Butler, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim for Butler's performance.
2024: Starred in Masters of the Air and 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 performances.
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