Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Austin Butler

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Austin Butler

Discover the career path of Austin Butler, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Austin Butler is an American actor recognized for his stage and screen performances. He has won a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award, and has received nominations for an Academy Award, Critics' Choice Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2023, Time magazine recognized him as one of the world's 100 most influential people.

2005: First Regular Job on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

In 2005, Austin Butler landed his first regular job as a background actor, playing Zippy Brewster on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

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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.

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2007: Role in Zoey 101 and other teen dramas

In 2007, Austin Butler appeared in Zoey 101, marking an early role in his television career.

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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.

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2008: Role in Zoey 101

In 2008, Austin Butler continued his role in Zoey 101.

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July 2009: Starred in Aliens in the Attic

In July 2009, Austin Butler starred in the 20th Century Fox family adventure film Aliens in the Attic, portraying Jake Pearson.

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February 2010: Recurring Role on Life Unexpected

In February 2010, Austin Butler landed a recurring role as Jones on the CW series Life Unexpected.

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2010: Recurring role in Life Unexpected

In 2010, Austin Butler secured a recurring role in The CW's Life Unexpected, expanding his presence in teen dramas.

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April 19, 2011: Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure Direct-to-DVD Release

On April 19, 2011, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, starring Austin Butler as Peyton Leverette, was released direct to DVD.

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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.

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September 26, 2011: Release of The Bling Ring

On September 26, 2011, the Lifetime television film The Bling Ring, starring Austin Butler as Zack Garvey, was released.

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2011: Recurring role in Switched at Birth

In 2011, Austin Butler had a recurring role in Switched at Birth, adding to his roles in teen dramas.

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January 2012: Guest Starred on Are You There, Chelsea?

In January 2012, Austin Butler guest-starred on the NBC comedy Are You There, Chelsea?

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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.

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2012: Recurring role in Switched at Birth

In 2012, Austin Butler continued his recurring role in Switched at Birth.

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2013: Starred in The Carrie Diaries

In 2013, Austin Butler gained recognition for starring in The Carrie Diaries.

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April 2014: Joined Cast of Death of the Author

In April 2014, Austin Butler joined the cast of the play Death of the Author at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.

2014: Starred in The Carrie Diaries

In 2014, Austin Butler starred in The Carrie Diaries.

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2015: Co-starred in The Intruders

In 2015, Austin Butler co-starred in the thriller film The Intruders with Miranda Cosgrove and Tom Sizemore.

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2016: Appeared in Yoga Hosers and The Shannara Chronicles

In 2016, Austin Butler appeared in Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers and began playing Wil Ohmsford in The Shannara Chronicles.

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2016: Starred in The Shannara Chronicles

In 2016, Austin Butler starred in The Shannara Chronicles.

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2017: Starred in The Shannara Chronicles

In 2017, Austin Butler continued starring in The Shannara Chronicles.

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2018: Broadway Debut in The Iceman Cometh

In 2018, Austin Butler made his Broadway debut in the revival of Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh.

2019: Appearance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Cast as Elvis

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.

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2019: Portrayed Tex Watson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

In 2019, Austin Butler portrayed Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's period dramedy Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

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2022: Portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis

In 2022, Austin Butler gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis, winning the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award, and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

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2022: Premiere of Elvis at Cannes Film Festival

In 2022, the film Elvis, starring Austin Butler, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim.

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2024: Starred in Masters of the Air and Dune: Part Two

In 2024, Austin Butler starred as Gale Cleven in the Apple TV+ war drama miniseries Masters of the Air and as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two.

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2024: The Bikeriders Premiere and role in Dune: Part Two

In 2024, The Bikeriders premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, and Austin Butler played Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two, receiving praise for his performance.

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2025: Starred in Caught Stealing

In 2025, Austin Butler is set to star as a bartender in Darren Aronofsky's thriller Caught Stealing.

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