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 started his career in television with roles on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, including Zoey 101. He transitioned to teen dramas like Life Unexpected and Switched at Birth before gaining prominence in The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles. Butler debuted on Broadway in The Iceman Cometh (2018) and appeared in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), marking his entry into major film roles.
2005: First Regular Job on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
In 2005, after working as an extra on several television series, Austin Butler landed his first regular job as a background actor playing Zippy Brewster on 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'.
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, expanding his presence on Disney television.
2007: Role on Zoey 101
In 2007, Austin Butler landed a role on the Disney channel and Nickelodeon show, Zoey 101, marking an early point in his television career.
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 in the fourth season, marking a significant role in his teen television career.
2008: Role on Zoey 101
In 2008, Austin Butler continued his role on Zoey 101, adding to his early television acting experience.
July 2009: Starring Role in Aliens in the Attic
In July 2009, Austin Butler starred in the film 'Aliens in the Attic' as Jake Pearson, a family adventure film.
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 teen drama, Life Unexpected, expanding his presence in television.
April 19, 2011: Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure DVD Release
On April 19, 2011, the film '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 Lifetime television film 'The Bling Ring', 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?', expanding his range of roles in television.
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', playing Sebastian Kydd.
2012: Role on Switched at Birth
In 2012, Austin Butler continued his recurring role on the teen drama 'Switched at Birth'.
2013: Starring in The Carrie Diaries
In 2013, Austin Butler gained recognition for starring in The Carrie Diaries, marking a significant role in his career.
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, marking his entry into theater.
May 20, 2014: Previews of Death of the Author
On May 20, 2014, previews for the play 'Death of the Author', featuring Austin Butler, began at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
2014: Starring in The Carrie Diaries
In 2014, Austin Butler continued to star in The Carrie Diaries, building his recognition in the television industry.
2015: Co-starred in The Intruders
In 2015, Austin Butler co-starred in the thriller film The Intruders with Miranda Cosgrove and Tom Sizemore.
2016: Role in Yoga Hosers and The Shannara Chronicles
In 2016, Austin Butler appeared in 'Yoga Hosers' and began playing Wil Ohmsford in 'The Shannara Chronicles', expanding his film and television roles.
2016: Starring in The Shannara Chronicles
In 2016, Austin Butler starred in The Shannara Chronicles, further establishing his presence in television.
2017: Starring in The Shannara Chronicles
In 2017, Austin Butler continued his role in The Shannara Chronicles.
March 2018: Previews Begin for The Iceman Cometh
In March 2018, previews began for 'The Iceman Cometh' on Broadway, starring Austin Butler as Don Parritt alongside Denzel Washington and David Morse.
July 2018: The Iceman Cometh Closed on Broadway
In July 2018, the limited run of 'The Iceman Cometh', featuring Austin Butler, closed on Broadway.
2018: Broadway Debut in The Iceman Cometh
In 2018, Austin Butler made his Broadway debut in the revival of 'The Iceman Cometh', marking a significant step in his acting career.
2019: Role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Casting as Elvis Presley
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, directed by Baz Luhrmann.
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', broadening his exposure in the film industry.
2022: Portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis
In 2022, Austin Butler gained wide recognition for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis. His performance garnered awards and nominations.
2022: Premiere of Elvis at Cannes Film Festival
In 2022, the film 'Elvis', starring Austin Butler, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and his performance received critical acclaim and praise from the Presley family.
June 2023: Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In June 2023, Austin Butler was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an actor, recognizing his contributions to the film industry.
2024: Roles 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', gaining praise for his character work.
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