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Austin Butler

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.

1986: Birth of Ashley Butler

In 1986, Austin Butler's older sister, Ashley, was born. She later worked as a background actress alongside him.

August 17, 1991: Austin Butler's Birth

On August 17, 1991, Austin Robert Butler was born. He is an American actor, singer, and model.

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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.

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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 opposite Miley Cyrus.

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2007: Early Television Roles

In 2007, Austin Butler began his television career with roles on the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, notably on Zoey 101.

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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: Continued Television Work

In 2008, Austin Butler continued his work on Zoey 101.

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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.

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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 on Life Unexpected

In 2010, Austin Butler secured a recurring role on The CW's Life Unexpected.

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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.

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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 Bling Ring, a Lifetime television film starring Austin Butler as Zack Garvey, was released.

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2011: Relationship with Vanessa Hudgens

From 2011, Austin Butler dated actress Vanessa Hudgens.

2011: Recurring Role on Switched at Birth

In 2011, Austin Butler had a recurring role on Switched at Birth.

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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: Teen Dramas

In 2012, Austin Butler continued his work on teen dramas, including Switched at Birth.

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2013: Starring in The Carrie Diaries

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

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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.

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2014: Mother's Death

In 2014, Austin Butler's mother died of duodenal cancer, which briefly made him consider retiring.

2015: Co-starred in The Intruders

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

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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.

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2016: Starring in The Shannara Chronicles

In 2016, Austin Butler starred in The Shannara Chronicles.

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2017: Austin Butler in The Shannara Chronicles

In 2017, Austin Butler starred in The Shannara Chronicles.

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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: End of relationship with Vanessa Hudgens

In 2019, Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens ended their relationship.

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.

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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.

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December 2021: Began dating Kaia Gerber

In December 2021, Austin Butler began dating actress and model Kaia Gerber.

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.

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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.

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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.

2023: Recognition by Time Magazine

In 2023, Time magazine named Austin Butler one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2024: Split with Kaia Gerber

At the end of 2024, Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber split.

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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