Austin Butler is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He started his career on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows like "Zoey 101" before landing roles in teen dramas like "Life Unexpected" and "Switched at Birth." Butler gained further recognition for his lead roles in "The Carrie Diaries" and "The Shannara Chronicles." He transitioned to film, appearing in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and making his Broadway debut in "The Iceman Cometh."
1986: Birth of Ashley Butler
Austin Butler's older sister, Ashley, was born in 1986. She would later work as a background actress alongside him in "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide".
August 17, 1991: Birth of Austin Butler
Austin Robert Butler was born on August 17, 1991 in Anaheim, California.
2005: Early Acting Work
In 2005, Austin Butler began his acting journey with background roles in television series like "Unfabulous" and "Drake and Josh". His breakthrough came when he landed a recurring background role as Zippy Brewster in Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide".
May 2007: Guest Appearance in "Hannah Montana"
Austin Butler made a guest appearance as Derek Hanson in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" in May 2007.
2007: Early Television Roles
Austin Butler began his acting career with roles on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows, including appearances in "Hannah Montana" and "iCarly" in 2007.
February 2008: Main Role in "Zoey 101"
Austin Butler's career gained momentum when he secured a main role as James Garrett in the popular Nickelodeon series "Zoey 101" in February 2008.
2008: Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101"
In February 2008, Butler secured a main role as James Garrett in the fourth season of Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101".
July 2009: Film Debut in "Aliens in the Attic"
Austin Butler made his feature film debut as Jake Pearson in 20th Century Fox's family adventure movie "Aliens in the Attic", released in July 2009.
February 2010: Guest Appearances and "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure"
Austin Butler made guest appearances in Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place" and "Jonas", as well as in "CSI: Miami" and "The Defenders". He was also cast as Peyton Leverette in "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure".
2010: Recurring Role in "Life Unexpected"
Butler landed a recurring role as Jones in The CW's series "Life Unexpected" in 2010.
April 19, 2011: Release of "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure"
The Disney film "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure", in which Austin Butler played Peyton Leverette, was released directly to DVD on April 19, 2011.
June 27, 2011: Debut in "Switched at Birth"
Austin Butler's recurring role as Wilke in ABC Family's teen drama series "Switched at Birth" began with his first appearance on June 27, 2011.
September 26, 2011: Premiere of "The Bling Ring"
"The Bling Ring", a Lifetime television movie starring Austin Butler as Zack Garvey, premiered on September 26, 2011.
2011: "Switched at Birth" and "The Bling Ring"
Butler debuted as Wilke in ABC Family's "Switched at Birth" on June 27, 2011, and starred as Zack Garvey in Lifetime's "The Bling Ring", which premiered on September 26, 2011.
2011: Start of Relationship with Vanessa Hudgens
Austin Butler and actress Vanessa Hudgens began their long-term relationship, which lasted until 2019.
January 2012: Guest Appearance in "Are You There, Chelsea?"
Austin Butler made a guest appearance on the NBC comedy series "Are You There, Chelsea?" in January 2012.
March 2012: Cast as Sebastian Kydd in "The Carrie Diaries"
Austin Butler landed the role of Sebastian Kydd in The CW's "Sex and the City" prequel series, "The Carrie Diaries", in March 2012.
2012: Guest Appearance and "The Carrie Diaries" Casting
Butler made a guest appearance on NBC's "Are You There, Chelsea?" in January 2012. In March, he was cast as Sebastian Kydd in The CW's "The Carrie Diaries".
2013: Premiere of "The Carrie Diaries"
"The Carrie Diaries", starring Austin Butler as Sebastian Kydd, premiered.
April 2014: Joins Cast of "Death of the Author"
Austin Butler joined the cast of the play "Death of the Author", set to be performed at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
May 20, 2014: Previews Begin for "Death of the Author"
Preview performances for the play "Death of the Author", featuring Austin Butler as Bradley, began at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles on May 20, 2014.
2014: Personal Loss and Finding Strength in Adversity
In 2014, Butler faced a significant personal loss with the death of his mother from cancer. This experience led him to consider retiring from acting, but he ultimately found solace and motivation in his passion for filmmaking.
2014: Stage Debut in "Death of the Author"
Austin Butler made his stage debut as Bradley in the play "Death of the Author" at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Previews began in May 2014.
2015: "The Intruders" Film Release
Austin Butler co-starred with Miranda Cosgrove and Tom Sizemore in the thriller film "The Intruders", which was released in 2015.
2016: Start of "The Shannara Chronicles" and "Yoga Hosers" Role
Austin Butler began his leading role as Wil Ohmsford in MTV's fantasy series "The Shannara Chronicles" in 2016. He also appeared in Kevin Smith's comedy film "Yoga Hosers" that same year.
2016: "The Shannara Chronicles" and Film Appearances
Butler began playing Wil Ohmsford in MTV's "The Shannara Chronicles" in 2016. He also appeared in Kevin Smith's horror-comedy film "Yoga Hosers".
2017: Conclusion of "The Shannara Chronicles" Season 2
The second and final season of "The Shannara Chronicles", in which Austin Butler played a lead role, concluded.
March 2018: Broadway Debut in "The Iceman Cometh"
Austin Butler made his Broadway debut in March 2018, portraying Don Parritt in a revival of Eugene O'Neill's play "The Iceman Cometh".
July 2018: End of Run for "The Iceman Cometh"
The limited Broadway run of "The Iceman Cometh", featuring Austin Butler, concluded in July 2018.
2018: Broadway Debut in "The Iceman Cometh"
Austin Butler made his Broadway debut as Don Parritt in a revival of "The Iceman Cometh", starring alongside Denzel Washington. The play ran from March to July 2018.
2019: Austin Butler's Breakout Year in Film
In 2019, Austin Butler took on challenging roles that showcased his acting range. He portrayed Tex Watson in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and landed the coveted role of Elvis Presley in the biopic "Elvis."
2019: "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"
Butler portrayed Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", released this year.
2019: End of Relationship with Vanessa Hudgens
Butler and Hudgens ended their relationship after eight years together.
December 2021: New Relationship with Kaia Gerber
Butler started dating actress and model Kaia Gerber.
2022: "Elvis" and Critical Acclaim
Austin Butler achieved global recognition for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's biopic "Elvis", released in 2022. His performance garnered numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award, and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
2022: Critical Acclaim and Awards Recognition for "Elvis"
Butler's performance as Elvis Presley in the biopic "Elvis," which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, earned him widespread critical acclaim and numerous award nominations and wins, including a BAFTA and a Golden Globe.
June 2023: Academy Invitation and Premiere of "The Bikeriders"
In June 2023, Austin Butler received an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He also starred in "The Bikeriders," which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival.
2023: Time 100 Most Influential People
Time magazine recognized Austin Butler's impact on the entertainment industry by naming him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
2024: Upcoming Projects: "Masters of the Air" and "Dune: Part Two"
Austin Butler is set to appear in two major projects in 2024: the war drama miniseries "Masters of the Air" as Gale Cleven and the science fiction film "Dune: Part Two" as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
2024: Performance in "Dune: Part Two"
Butler portrayed the villainous Feyd-Rautha in "Dune: Part Two" (2024), earning praise for his performance and transformation for the role.