Who is Austin Butler?

Austin Butler is an Academy Award nominated actor from Anaheim, California. He grew up in close proximity to both Disneyland and Knox Berry Farm, where he would go on a regular basis with his mother and sister. He was "discovered" at 13 years old and began acting on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel for a number of years before graduating to more serious roles. Butler has had roles on "Ruby and the Rockits", "The Carrie Diaries", and "The Shannara Chronicles". After his Broadway debut in 2018, his love of acting was reinvigorated from working alongside Denzel Washington and soon after the play closed, Butler would audition and inevitably prep for his largest role to date... click here to learn more about Mr. Butler.
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Eddington
2025
Vernon
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
Upcoming
2026 City on Fire pre-production
2026 American Speed pre-production
2026 Untitled American Psycho Project pre-production
2026 The Barrier pre-production
2026 American Speed pre-production
2026 Untitled American Psycho Project pre-production
2026 The Barrier pre-production
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- Established: May 15, 2011
- URLs: austin-butler.com, austin-butler.net
- Maintained by: Holly & Jen
- Previous Owners: Jen, Liliana
- Contact: Email
- @butlernetwork
Austin was a recipient of the Virtuosos Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival last night. The Virtuosos Award is awarded to a group of actors for achieving a breakthrough performance. Others who were recipients this year were Kerry Condon, Danielle Deadwyler, Nina Hoss, Stephanie Hsu, Jeremy Pope, Ke Huy Quan, and Jeremy Strong. Photos from the red carpet and discussion have been added into the photo gallery.
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Who is Austin Butler?

Austin Butler is an Academy Award nominated actor from Anaheim, California. He grew up in close proximity to both Disneyland and Knox Berry Farm, where he would go on a regular basis with his mother and sister. He was "discovered" at 13 years old and began acting on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel for a number of years before graduating to more serious roles. Butler has had roles on "Ruby and the Rockits", "The Carrie Diaries", and "The Shannara Chronicles". After his Broadway debut in 2018, his love of acting was reinvigorated from working alongside Denzel Washington and soon after the play closed, Butler would audition and inevitably prep for his largest role to date... click here to learn more about Mr. Butler.
Current Projects
Eddington
2025
Vernon
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
Upcoming
2026 City on Fire pre-production
2026 American Speed pre-production
2026 Untitled American Psycho Project pre-production
2026 The Barrier pre-production
2026 American Speed pre-production
2026 Untitled American Psycho Project pre-production
2026 The Barrier pre-production
Most Viewed

Viewed 4698 times

Viewed 3284 times

Viewed 3217 times

Viewed 3184 times

Viewed 3073 times
Choice Affiliates
Site Information
- Established: May 15, 2011
- URLs: austin-butler.com, austin-butler.net
- Maintained by: Holly & Jen
- Previous Owners: Jen, Liliana
- Contact: Email
- @butlernetwork
