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Austin Butler is an American actor from Anaheim, California. He entered acting through a commercial audition as a child and built his early career on Disney, Nickelodeon and CW television. Roles in Zoey 101, Ruby & the Rockits, Switched at Birth and The Carrie Diaries preceded his lead in The Shannara Chronicles. His stage work includes Death of the Author at the Geffen Playhouse and a 2018 Broadway debut as Don Parritt in The Iceman Cometh opposite Denzel Washington. The latter became a turning point in his move toward demanding theatre and film roles. He played Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood before portraying Elvis Presley for Baz Luhrmann, winning a BAFTA and Golden Globe and receiving an Academy Award nomination. His subsequent range includes Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two, Major Gale “Buck” Cleven in Masters of the Air and Benny in The Bikeriders. He plays a cult leader in Eddington and bartender Hank Thompson in Caught Stealing. Announced work includes Enemies, Edward Berger’s Lance Armstrong biopic and The Barrier, plus Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice ’85, scheduled for 2028.
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Austin Butler is an American actor from Anaheim, California. He entered acting through a commercial audition as a child and built his early career on Disney, Nickelodeon and CW television. Roles in Zoey 101, Ruby & the Rockits, Switched at Birth and The Carrie Diaries preceded his lead in The Shannara Chronicles. His stage work includes Death of the Author at the Geffen Playhouse and a 2018 Broadway debut as Don Parritt in The Iceman Cometh opposite Denzel Washington. The latter became a turning point in his move toward demanding theatre and film roles. He played Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood before portraying Elvis Presley for Baz Luhrmann, winning a BAFTA and Golden Globe and receiving an Academy Award nomination. His subsequent range includes Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two, Major Gale “Buck” Cleven in Masters of the Air and Benny in The Bikeriders. He plays a cult leader in Eddington and bartender Hank Thompson in Caught Stealing. Announced work includes Enemies, Edward Berger’s Lance Armstrong biopic and The Barrier, plus Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice ’85, scheduled for 2028.
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Birthplace and date?
Anaheim, California; August 17, 1991.
Sources: Wikipedia
How old is Austin Butler?
Austin Butler was born on 17 August 1991.
Sources: Wikipedia
Which awards did Austin Butler win for Elvis?
He won a Golden Globe for a dramatic film performance, BAFTA’s Leading Actor award and AACTA’s Best Lead Actor in Film award. His Academy Award recognition was a nomination.
Sources: Golden Globes · BAFTA · AACTA · Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Who does Austin Butler play in Dune: Part Two?
He plays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Sources: A24 / Festival de Cannes
Has Austin Butler acted on Broadway?
He played Don Parritt in the Broadway revival of The Iceman Cometh opposite Denzel Washington.
Sources: Golden Globes
What has Austin Butler said about reading?
In an Interview conversation with Josh Brolin, he named William Finnegan’s surfing memoir Barbarian Days as his current read.
Sources: Interview
What fragrance did Austin Butler name in his interview?
MYSLF Eau de Toilette Intense; May 2026 YSL ambassador interview.
Sources: Who What Wear
Is Austin Butler in Miami Vice ’85?
He is announced as Sonny Crockett opposite Michael B. Jordan’s Rico Tubbs. TheWrap’s September report describes a planned release on 19 May 2028; the film is upcoming.
Sources: Variety Australia · TheWrap