Timelines

Butler played Jake Pearson in the family comedy film Aliens in the Attic.

Butler played Peyton Leverett in the Disney Channel original movie Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.

Butler starred alongside Miranda Cosgrove and Tom Sizemore in the thriller film The Intruders.

Butler appeared in Kevin Smith's horror-comedy film Yoga Hosers.

Butler portrayed Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Butler starred as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis, earning him several award nominations.

Butler played Benny in Jeff Nichols's drama film The Bikeriders.

Butler portrayed Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film Dune: Part Two.

Butler played Bradley in the play Death of the Author at the Geffen Playhouse.

Butler made his Broadway debut playing Don Parritt in the revival of The Iceman Cometh.

Butler won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis.

Butler was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

Austin Robert Butler was born in Anaheim, California, to Lori Anne (Howell), an aesthetician, and David Butler.

Butler was approached by a representative from a background-acting management company at the Orange County Fair, which helped him get started in the entertainment industry.

Butler landed a background-acting gig on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

Butler had his first speaking role in Zoey 101 as 'Dannifer' or 'Wrong Danny'.

Butler played a main role in the fourth season of Zoey 101.

Butler had a recurring role in The CW's Life Unexpected.

Butler played a recurring role in ABC Family's Switched at Birth.

Butler starred as Sebastian Kydd in The CW's The Carrie Diaries.

Butler played the lead role of Wil Ohmsford in MTV's The Shannara Chronicles.

Butler starred as Gale Cleven in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air.

Butler will star as Hank Thompson in the crime thriller film Caught Stealing.

Butler will star in Ari Aster's Western film Eddington.

Austin Robert Butler was born in Anaheim, California, to Lori Anne (née Howell) Butler and David Butler. His early life was marked by a love for the arts, encouraged by his supportive family.

Butler began his acting career with small roles in television shows such as "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", "Hannah Montana", and "iCarly". These early appearances helped him gain valuable experience and exposure in the industry.

Butler's breakthrough came with the role of James Garrett on the Nickelodeon series "Zoey 101". This opportunity provided him with a platform to showcase his acting abilities to a broader audience.

Butler appeared in recurring roles on teen dramas such as "Life Unexpected" and "Switched at Birth". These roles further solidified his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.

Butler played the main role of Sebastian Kydd in the CW series "The Carrie Diaries". His portrayal demonstrated his ability to capture complex characters and connect with audiences.

Butler starred as Wil Ohmsford in the fantasy series "The Shannara Chronicles". This role gave him more to work with, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Butler made his Broadway debut playing Don Parritt in the revival of Eugene O’Neill’s "The Iceman Cometh". His performance received rave reviews from critics and marked a significant career shift.

Butler appeared in supporting roles in Quentin Tarantino’s "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and Jim Jarmusch’s "The Dead Don’t Die". These roles further established him as a versatile actor capable of handling diverse roles.

Butler portrayed Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic "Elvis". His captivating performance garnered rave reviews from critics and earned him numerous award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Butler played Benny in the crime drama "The Bikeriders". This role continued his upward trend in the film industry, showcasing his ability to portray complex characters.

Butler starred as Gale Cleven in the war drama miniseries "Masters of the Air" and played Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve’s "Dune: Part Two". These roles further cemented his status as a leading actor in Hollywood.