ACTOR · BORN 1991
Austin Butler
- Born
- 17 August 1991, Anaheim, California, USA
- Known for
- Dune: Part Two (2024), The Shannara Chronicles (2016), The Carrie Diaries (2013), Aliens in the Attic (2009)
24 archived facts 6 topics 2 sources Last reviewed Nov 2026
Austin Butler (born 17 August 1991) is an actor best known for Dune: Part Two, The Shannara Chronicles and The Carrie Diaries.
24 Interesting Facts About Austin Butler
Austin Butler received a Best Actor nomination at the 2023 Oscars for Elvis. This page brings together facts about his early career and screen roles. Academy Awards — 2023 nominees
Interesting Facts (3)
- #001
In a 2012 Teen Vogue video, he wanted to be the first American actor to play James Bond but years later in a 2025 Vanity Fair Lie Detector video that it's not a good idea for him and did stated that Idris Elba in the role.
- #002
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.
- #003
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.
Production Story (1)
- #004
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.
Characters & Cast (3)
- #005
He plays guitar and piano.
- #006
He was the ring bearer at Alexa PenaVega and Sean Covel's wedding.
- #007
In a 2012 Teen Vogue video, he wanted to be the first American actor to play James Bond but years later in a 2025 Vanity Fair Lie Detector video that it's not a good idea for him and did stated that Idris Elba in the role.
Easter Eggs & References (1)
- #008
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.
Career & Awards (11)
- #009
Butler made his Broadway debut in the 2018 revival of The Iceman Cometh.
- #010
Was invited to join the actor's branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2023.
- #011
He was approached by a representative from a background-acting management company, who helped him get started in the entertainment industry in 2005.
- #012
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.
- #013
Longtime acting mentor is Larry Moss.
- #014
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.
- #015
He was approached by a representative from a background-acting management company, who helped him get started in the entertainment industry in 2005.
- #016
Was invited to join the actor's branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2023.
- #017
Butler made his Broadway debut in the 2018 revival of The Iceman Cometh.
- #018
His older sister, Ashley, got to do some background acting with him in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004).
- #019
Longtime acting mentor is Larry Moss.
Life & Family (5)
- #020
Was in a relationship with High School Musical actress Vanessa Hudgens [2011-2019].
- #021
He was the ring bearer at Alexa PenaVega and Sean Covel's wedding.
- #022
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.
- #023
- #024
His older sister, Ashley, got to do some background acting with him in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004).
Related pages
- Top Gun: Maverick — Austin Butler comes up in the facts on that page
- Dune: Part One — Austin Butler comes up in the facts on that page
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