Austin Butler rose to international fame with his transformative performance in the musical biographical film Elvis, later solidifying his status as a leading actor with his portrayal of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two.

Austin Butler, whose full name is Austin Robert Butler, was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California, to David Butler and Lori Butler. He has an older sister named Ashley Butler (born 1986). His parents divorced when he was seven years old. At the age of thirteen, he taught himself to play the guitar, and by sixteen, he had also learned to play the piano on his own.

Butler attended public school through seventh grade before transitioning to homeschooling to better accommodate his growing acting career. He continued homeschooling through tenth grade and later passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE), the state’s high school equivalency diploma exam.

From an early age, Austin Butler developed a strong passion for cinema. He began acting professionally at the age of thirteen, initially taking on small roles while simultaneously receiving formal acting training. He appeared in numerous television series, including Zoey 101, iCarly, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Carrie Diaries, and Arrow.

Starting his career primarily in television, Austin Butler first worked on productions for Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, later transitioning into teen drama roles on The CW, including recurring appearances in Life Unexpected and Switched at Birth. He gained wider recognition by starring in leading roles in The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014) and The Shannara Chronicles (2016–2017).

In 2018, Austin Butler made his Broadway debut in the revival of The Iceman Cometh. In 2019, he portrayed Tex Watson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by Quentin Tarantino.

After a long development process, Austin Butler delivered a career-defining performance as Elvis Presley in the musical biopic Elvis. His portrayal was widely acclaimed and earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 2023, marking a major milestone early in his thirties.

In 2024, Austin Butler appeared in Dune: Part Two, portraying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen alongside Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and Florence Pugh.

In his personal life, Austin Butler was in a long-term relationship with actress Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2019. Since late 2021, he has been in a relationship with model Kaia Gerber, the daughter of Cindy Crawford.

Awards:
2022 – Golden Globe Award – Best Actor (for Elvis)

2009 – Aliens in the Attic (Jake Pearson)
2011 – Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (Peyton Leverett)
2012 – My Uncle Rafael (Cody Beck)
2015 – The Intruders (Noah Henry)
2016 – Yoga Hosers (Hunter Calloway)
2018 – Dude (Thomas Daniels)
2019 – The Dead Don't Die (Jack)
2019 – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Tex Watson)
2022 – Elvis (Elvis Presley)
2023 – The Bikeriders (Benny)
2024 – Dune: Part Two (Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen)
2024 – City on Fire (Danny Ryan)
2024 – Heat 2 (Chris Shiherlis)
2024 – Caught Stealing (Hank Thompson)

Television Series:
2005–2007 – Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (Zippy Brewster)
2006–2007 – Hannah Montana (Toby / Derek Hanson)
2007 – iCarly (Jake Krandle)
2007–2008 – Zoey 101 (Danifer / James Garrett)
2008 – Out of Jimmy's Head (Lance)
2009 – Ruby & the Rockits (Jordan Gallagher)
2009 – Zeke and Luther (Rutger Murdock)
2009 – Jonas (Stone Stevens)
2009 – CSI: Miami (Josh Chapman)
2009 – The Defenders (Cody Dennis)
2010 – Betwixt (Cameron Brower) (TV Film)
2010 – Wizards of Waverly Place (George)
2010–2011 – Life Unexpected (Jones Mager)
2011 – CSI: NY (Benjamin Gold)
2011 – The Bling Ring (Zack Garvey) (TV Film)
2011–2012 – Switched at Birth (James “Wilkie” Wilkerson)
2012 – Intercept (Devon) (TV Film)
2012 – Are You There, Chelsea? (Luke)
2013–2014 – The Carrie Diaries (Sebastian Kydd)
2014–2015 – Arrow (Chase)
2016–2017 – The Shannara Chronicles (Wil Ohmsford)
2022 – Saturday Night Live (Himself – Guest)
2023 – Masters of the Air (Major Gale Cleven)

Source: Biyografiler.com