What is Austin Butler's Net Worth?
Austin Butler is an accomplished American actor, singer, and model with a net worth of $4 million. He achieved significant recognition for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's 2022 biographical film "Elvis." Earlier in his career, he featured on several television shows, including "Zoey 101," "Ruby & the Rockits," "Life Unexpected," "The Carrie Diaries," and "The Shannara Chronicles." Some of his notable film roles include "Dude," "The Dead Don't Die," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
Early Life
Austin Butler was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California, to Lori Anne and David Butler. At the age of seven, his parents divorced. He has an older sister named Ashley. Butler attended public school until the seventh grade before being homeschooled. His journey in entertainment began at the age of 13 when a representative from an acting management company approached him at the Orange County Fair.
Career Beginnings on Teen Sitcoms
Butler started as an extra on various TV series, eventually landing his first regular role in 2005 as Zippy Brewster on Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide," a part he played until 2007. He also appeared in two episodes of the Disney Channel teen sitcom "Hannah Montana" and an episode of Nickelodeon's "iCarly." In 2008, he played James Garrett, the love interest of Jamie Lynn Spears's character on "Zoey 101." Butler continued his career in 2009 with roles in "Ruby & the Rockits," "Zeke and Luther," and "Jonas."
Further Television Career
From 2010 to 2011, Butler portrayed Jones Mager on the teen drama "Life Unexpected," starring Britt Robertson. He also appeared in "CSI: NY" and starred in "The Bling Ring." From 2011 to 2012, he played Wilke Wilkerson on ABC Family's "Switched at Birth." In 2013, he gained significant attention for his role as Sebastian Kydd in "The Carrie Diaries." Though the show was canceled after two seasons in 2014, Butler continued to land roles, including Chase on "Arrow" and Wil Ohmsford on "The Shannara Chronicles." Most recently, he appeared in the Apple TV+ miniseries "Masters of the Air" in 2023.
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Film Career
Butler made his film debut in 2009 with the family comedy "Aliens in the Attic," alongside Ashley Tisdale. He reunited with Tisdale in "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure." In 2015, he starred in the horror film "The Intruders," with Miranda Cosgrove. His other notable roles include "Yoga Hosers," "Dude," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Butler's portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" (2022) garnered critical acclaim and earned him several awards. His upcoming projects include "Dune: Part Two" and "The Bikeriders" alongside Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy.
Theater Career
Butler's stage debut was in 2014 with "Death of the Author" at Los Angeles's Geffen Playhouse. In 2018, he made his Broadway debut in Eugene O'Neill's "The Iceman Cometh," starring alongside Denzel Washington and David Morse.
Personal Life
Butler dated actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2020. He is currently in a relationship with model and actress Kaia Gerber. Besides acting, Butler is passionate about music and has taught himself to play the guitar and piano.
