Austin Butler is a famous American actor, who came to prominence for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the movie “Elvis”.
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- His full name is Austin Robert Butler.
- He was born on August 17th, 1991.
- His zodiac sign is Leo.
- He is an American actor.
- He is best known for portraying Elvis Presley in the musical biopic Elvis (2022).
- For his role in Elvis he won a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA, and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
- Butler began his career on television.
- His first roles were on the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon and later on teen dramas.
- He gained recognition for starring in The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014) and The Shannara Chronicles (2016–2017).
- Butler made his Broadway debut in the 2018 revival of The Iceman Cometh.
- Also he played Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
- His older sister, Ashley, got to do some background acting with him in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide (2004).
- He plays guitar and piano.
- He was approached by a representative from a background-acting management company, who helped him get started in the entertainment industry in 2005.
- He is good friends with Ashley Tisdale, Lindsey Shaw, Alexa PenaVega, Carter Jenkins and Lucy Hale.
- His friend, Lindsey Shaw, introduced him to her manager, who offered to represent him, starting from that day till now he is being represented by the same manager.
- He was the ring bearer at Alexa PenaVega and Sean Covel’s wedding.
- Was in a relationship with High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens [2011-2019].
- His maternal great-grandmother was the daughter of Finnish parents, from Saukonkylä, Alajärvi and Utajärvi, respectively. Austin’s other roots are English, as well as Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Scottish, Welsh, and distant Swiss-German and Swedish.
- His audition tape for the role of Elvis Presley in Elvis (2022), he sang an emotional performance of “Unchained Melody”. Director Baz Luhrmann was so moved and impressed with his audition that he gave the role to Austin.
- Portrays Manson family member and Sharon Tate’s murder Tex Watson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and Elvis Presley right next in Elvis (2022) – which depicts the King’s shock and anxieties related to his safety following the brutal murder of Tate.
- Longtime acting mentor is Larry Moss.
- Butler enjoys creating and recording music.
- He taught himself to play guitar at the age of thirteen and piano at sixteen.
- He was in a relationship with actress Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2019.
- Since late 2021, Butler has been in a relationship with model Kaia Gerber.
- In 2014, Butler’s mother died of duodenal cancer.
- Butler hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live later in 2022.
- Butler played in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air.
- He played Feyd-Rautha in the science fiction epic Dune: Part Two.
- He played alongside Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer in Jeff Nichols’s The Bikeriders.
- His audition tape for the role of Elvis Presley in Elvis (2022), he sang an emotional performance of “Unchained Melody”.
- Director Baz Luhrmann was so moved and impressed with his audition that he gave the role to Austin.
- He plays guitar and piano.
- Was in a relationship with High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens for 8 years from 2011 until 2020.
- In 2012, Vanessa gushed about Austin, telling Women’s Health: “I am very self-reliant, but it’s nice to have a best friend you can share victories with as well as losses.”
- His friend, Lindsey Shaw, introduced him to her manager, who offered to represent him, starting from that day till now he is being represented by the same manager.
- His maternal great-grandmother was the daughter of Finnish parents, from Saukonkylä, Alajärvi and Utajärvi, respectively. Austin’s other roots are English, as well as Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Scottish, Welsh, and distant Swiss-German and Swedish.
- He was the ring bearer at Alexa PenaVega and Sean Covel’s wedding.
- His older sister, Ashley, got to do some background acting with him in
Portrays Manson family member and Sharon Tate’s murderer Tex Watson in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (2019), and Elvis Presley right next in Elvis (2022) – which depicts the King’s shock and anxieties related to his safety following the brutal murder of Tate. - Was invited to join the actor’s branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2023.
- His longtime acting mentor is Larry Moss.
- Austin Butler is originally from Anaheim, California, but lives in Los Feliz, California.
- He is 6 feet tall.
- Austin Butler is now engaged with Kaia Gerber.
- The actor was also previously linked to Lily-Rose Depp after the pair were photographed kissing on the street in August 2021.
- The actor is a natural blonde, but in order to portray the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, he dyed his hair black.
- Austin Butler appeared in one episode of iCarly as Jake Crandall. He appeared in the episode titled “iLike Jake”, which saw Sam try to set him up with Carly.
- Austin Butler appears in a season 3 episode 10 of “Wizards of Waverly Place” as George. In the episode, Austin plays a guy that Alex is interested in going to the dance with, but who thinks she is too “negative”
- Austin Butler appears in two episodes of Hannah Montana. First, as an uncredited character named Toby, then a year later as Derek Hanson, Hannah’s blind date in season 2 episode 7: “My Best Friend’s Boyfriend”.
- Austin Butler was not in any of the High School Musical film, but he appeared as Peyton Leverette in “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure”.
- Austin Butler is known for his dedication to fitness.
- Austin Butler has expressed his love for the book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, stating that it has had a profound impact on his life.
- Austin Butler is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, supporting causes such as environmental conservation and education.
- Austin Butler has a passion for photography and often captures moments from his travels and experiences.
- He is the co-founder of a clothing line called “Resolute” offering sustainable and ethically made clothing.
- Austin Butler has participated in various charitable endeavors, including fundraising campaigns for organizations like PETA and the American Cancer Society.
- Austin Butler has several tattoos, each holding personal meaning and significance in his life.
- He played the villainous Feyd-Rautha in Denis Villeneuve’s science fiction epic Dune: Part Two (2024). Austin Butler was praised for his commitment to the role, physical transformation, and complex character work.
- Butler will next star in Ari Aster’s Western film Eddington.
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