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.