Austin Butler is a talented American actor who gained widespread recognition for his outstanding portrayal of the legendary Elvis Presley in the critically acclaimed music biopic, Elvis.
His outstanding performance in the film won him many awards including the Golden Globe Award and the British Academy Film Award.
His outstanding acting skills were also recognized and he was nominated for the highly coveted Academy Award for Best Actor.
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- Full name: Austin Robert Butler
- Stage name: Austin Butler,
- Date of Birth: August 17, 1991
- Age: 32
- Birthplace: Anaheim, California
- Country: United States
- Occupation: actor, model, singer, film actor
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Lori Butler and David Butler
- Siblings: Ashley
- Spouse: Kaia Gerber
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $4 million
Early life and education
Austin Robert Butler was born on August 17, 1991 in Anaheim, California. His parents are beauticians Lori Anne and David Butler. He also has an older sister named Ashley Butler.
Butler initially attended public school but decided to be home-schooled starting in seventh grade, a change he made to ensure he could better manage his work schedule.
Profession
He began his career in television with various roles on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Some of his notable roles include Zoey 101 and teen dramas such as The CW’s Life and The Misfits.
He gained recognition for his performances in The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles. In 2018, he made his debut in the Broadway revival of The Iceman Comes and in 2019, he also played the role of Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
In 2022, Butler received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic Elvis. Critics praised his uncanny resemblance to Presley and his ability to capture the singer’s charisma and vocal technique.
Butler won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy and the British Academy Film Award for Best Actor for this film. He was also nominated for the prestigious Academy Award for Best Actor.
Awards and nominations
Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Movie (Elvis Presley)
- BAFTA Best Actor Award (Elvis Presley)
- Online Film and Television Association Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance: Actor (Elvis Presley)
Nomination
- Academy Award for Best Actor (Elvis Presley)
- Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Elvis Presley)
- Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Actor (Elvis Presley)
- Hollywood Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor (Elvis Presley)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role (Elvis Presley)
Social Media
- Instagram: @austinbutler
- Twitter: @austinbutler
- Facebook: @AustinButlerOfficial
Personal life
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber have been in a relationship since late 2021. Despite their relationship, they do not have any children.
Austin is known for his successful acting career, while Kaia is a sought-after model. Although they have yet to start a family, their love has only grown stronger as they grow as a couple.
Filmography
- Dune: Part II (Post-production)
- Dragon Tiger War (Pre-production)
- Elvis
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
- The dead never die
- Buddy
- Yoga fuck
- Intruder
- My uncle Raphael
- Shiny Ring
- Sharpay’s Bizarre Adventure
- Aliens in the attic
television:
- Masters of the Sky (TV mini-series) (completed)
- The Shannara Chronicles (TV series)
- The Carrie Diaries (TV series)
- Misplaced Youth (TV series)
- Life Unexpected (TV series)
- Zeke and Luther (TV series)
- Ruby and the Rocks (TV series)
- iCarly (TV series)
- Zoey 101 (TV series)
net worth
Austin Butler has a net worth of approximately $4 million, which he earned through his successful acting career. He earned this wealth through his appearances in movies and television shows.
While his earnings may vary from project to project, it is known that he is paid quite well for his work. His performance as Elvis Presley in the upcoming biopic Elvis Presley has added an estimated $700,000 to his total wealth.
