Famous for his roles in entertainment, Austin Butler stands out as one of the best actors in the film industry. Apart from his charming looks and phenomenal physique, he is a talented actor who has captured many hearts with his acting skills and brilliant performances in front of the camera.
Before rising to fame, Butler spent many of his youthful years as an extra on numerous television series. He scored his first role as a background actor in 2005, playing the fictional character Lionel Scranton for two seasons in the 2004 American sitcom Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.
After an impressive performance and positivereview, the actor decided to pursue a career in the film industry. Since then, he has acted and also featured as a guest actor in many TV series and movies.
Some of his TV series credits include but are not limited to Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, where he was cast as James Garrett, From Jimmy’s Head, Aliens in the Attic, where he played the character Jake Pearson, Unexpected life, and many others.
Butler also plies his trade in the theater industry. He made his first Broadway appearance in The Ice Cube Man Comes, portraying the character, Don Parritt until his end on July 1, 2018. Of all his television projects, the actor is best known for playing James “Wilke” Wilkerson in the 20110 family/teen drama TV series, Switched at Birth. His impact is also felt in series such as Ruby & The Rockits, The Shannara Chronicles, and Carrie’s Diaries, where he played the roles of Jordan Gallagher, Ohmsford, and Sebastian Kydd respectively.
Austin Butler Biography, Age
The TV star is the son of David Butler (father) and Lori Anne (mother), a beautician. He was welcomed into the world on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim, California.
As mentioned on his profile, the American film maestro is of mixed ethnicity: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and 1/8 Finnish. He grew up with his older sister called Ashley Butler who is also an actress.
Austin Butler began his educational career in a public school until seventh grade, when his parents pulled him out of school and started homeschooling him. He was homeschooled for three years, after which he took the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) in tenth grade, officially graduating from high school.
Growing up, the actor enjoyed all kinds of movies. This led him to develop a keen interest in acting. An opportunity to join the entertainment world would open up when he was 13 after an agent from an Orange County-based interim management company expressed interest in him at a fair. The company then introduced him to the film world and also helped him get started. It was after Butler spent some time in the community that he decided to pursue acting full time.
Family life
Austin Butler is not yet married but he is in a serious relationship with his longtime girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens, an actress. The couple have been dating since 2011 and could possibly marry one day in the future. In December 2017, social media was abuzz with rumors that the pair were engaged after Hudgens was spotted wearing a large ring on her finger in a photo she shared online. The actress, however, ended the speculation by clarifying on Twitter that she was not engaged to the actor.
Before Vanessa stole her heart, Butler is said to have dated actress Cody Kennedy.
Height and other facts about the actor
1. Austin Butler is 6 feet 0 inches tall which equals 183 centimeters. His body weight is measured at 150 pounds or 68 kilograms. The hunky actor is blessed with a set of dazzling blue eyes and blonde hair.
2. Besides performing, Austin Butler also enjoys producing and recording music.
3. He started playing the piano at the age of 16 and the guitar at the age of 13.
4. In addition to acting and music, Butler plays basketball very well. He loves riding his bike, working out in his gym, and hiking. The TV star once revealed that he loves these outdoor activities because they help keep him fit.
5. The actor is very active on social media, where he enjoys a large following on his Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages. Austin’s Twitter account has over 670,000 followers, while his Instagram and Facebook accounts are followed by over 1.9 million and 120,000 followers respectively.
6. The Switched at Birth star, as of 2018, has an estimated net worth of $4 million.