In the movie biz, names like Butler’s don’t just open doors—they shatter box office ceilings. He is a huge Hollywood star at a ripe young age. His future is certainly very bright in the show business.
Butler began his acting career in 2005 with small roles on TV shows such as Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide and Hannah Montana. He then moved on to teen dramas and landed recurring roles in both Life Unexpected and Switched at Birth.
Personal Background
Despite being plagued by crippling shyness as a child, Austin Butler never let that hold him back. As soon as he was old enough, the California native began taking acting classes and landing minor roles on TV shows like Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide and Zoey 101.
His big break came in 2022 when he won the highly-coveted role of Elvis in Baz Luhrmann’s musical biopic, beating out Miles Teller and Harry Styles for the part. He fully committed to the project, spending months learning the King of Rock and Roll’s songs and working with a movement coach to perfect his famous hip swivels.
After starring in a few teen dramas and earning a guest spot on the superhero series Arrow, Butler landed the lead in Kevin Smith’s satirical horror movie Yoga Hosers and the CW tween series Life Unexpected and Switched at Birth. The chameleonic actor has also been featured in horror movies like The Intruders and the Tom Hanks-produced AppleTV+ limited series Masters of the Air.
Currently, the former Nickelodeon star is dating Kaia Gerber, the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford. The pair has been spotted out and about together, and they are as cute as can be. Butler has been very busy lately with various projects in the works, including a role in Dune 2, which is being helmed by Denis Villeneuve. He will play Feyd-Rautha, the evil nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard) in the sci-fi sequel.
Acting Career
Austin Butler was just 13 when he was approached by a talent manager at Orange County Fair and encouraged to take acting classes. His mom home-schooled him to accommodate his burgeoning career, and he soon found himself with regular background-acting gigs on kids’ shows. It wasn’t long before he started to receive more prominent roles, including in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide and Zoey 101.
He continued to work in teen TV for the majority of his young adult years, but in 2013, Butler secured an acting job that would change his life: he starred as Sebastian Kydd on the Carrie Diaries spinoff series Sex and the City.
From there, he landed more TV and film roles, including The CW’s Arrow and horror movie Intruders. In 2016, he began portraying Wil Ohmsford on the fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles and appeared in all 20 episodes.
Last year, he became the talk of the town for his lead role in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic – for which he received an Oscar nomination. He was unrecognizable as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and even earned praise from the late singer’s family.
Butler’s star is continuing to rise with his starring turn in Masters of the Air, a nine-episode Apple TV+ World War II drama about the 100th Bomber Group. He plays real-life pilot Gale Cleven.
Philanthropic Efforts
Butler has been active in philanthropic endeavors, particularly those focused on animal welfare. He is also a vocal advocate for sustainable practices that protect the environment. Additionally, he has a strong appreciation for Broadway musicals and frequently attends shows to support the art form. He also supports organizations that focus on education and youth advocacy.
Despite his success in Hollywood, Butler is a humble individual who strives to remain grounded and genuine with his fans. He has made an effort to showcase his good samaritan side, and this is evident with the recent visit he and his girlfriend Kaia Gerber made to a children’s hospital. The pair spent time playing games, painting hearts, and engaging with the patients. They even jammed with a guitar player in the lobby! Gerber’s dad, Rande, posted a snap of his daughter and Butler playing the ukulele with one patient.
As a result, fans are eager to see more of Butler in the future. They hope to see him take on more serious movie roles and venture into Broadway productions. He has already proven that he can do more than just play the typical teen heartthrob role, as seen in his performance as bald villain Feyd-Rautha in Dune Part Two, which received critical acclaim from both critics and audiences alike. It seems that the sky is the limit for this up-and-coming actor, and Butler will surely continue to surprise audiences with his versatile acting skills.
Current Projects
Whether it’s a movie about a slain journalist or an epic drama about the World War II bombing of Japan, Austin Butler brings a dynamism to his roles that commands bums on seats with the ease of a seasoned showman. He’s no lone wolf either; his on-screen alliances with the likes of Tom Skerritt and Tony Shalhoub speak to his collaborative spirit and talent.
His versatility as a performer has helped to propel him into the spotlight, where he’s made a name for himself in both television and film. His standout performances include Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Sebastian Kydd on The Carrie Diaries, and Wil Ohmford on The Shannara Chronicles. Butler’s on-screen charisma and talent have given him a reputation as a character alchemist, with an expansive range that allows him to oscillate between sweet, unassuming heartthrob and complex, historic figure.
The past few years have been surreal for the actor, as he’s found himself in a position that many actors dream of but few will ever experience. His portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s music-filled film has brought him an abundance of accolades and the kind of mainstream attention that only a few can claim to enjoy. But there’s more to come from the man with a talent for storytelling, who’s already laying out his plan for the future.
