Austin Robert Butler (born August 17, 1991) is an American actor and singer known for his role as James Garrett on the Nickelodeon show, Zoey 101 as well as portraying the title character Elvis Presley in the film Elvis.
Career
Before he played James Garrett in Zoey 101, Austin previously guest starred in the show, as a character named Danifer. He also made guest appearances in one episode of iCarly, Hannah Montana, and Wizards of Waverly Place.
He is known for his roles as James "Wilke" Wilkerson in Switched at Birth, Jordan Gallagher on Ruby & the Rockits, Sebastian Kydd in The Carrie Diaries, Tex Watson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Wil Ohmsford in The Shannara Chronicles, and Elvis Presley in Elvis.
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2007 | The Faithful | Danny | |
2009 | Aliens in the Attic | Jake Pearson | Main Role |
2011 | Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure | Peyton Leverett | |
2022 | Elvis | Elvis Presley | Main Role |
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2007 | Hannah Montana | Derek | Episode: "My Best Friend's Boyfriend" |
iCarly | Jake Crandall | Episode: "iLike Jake" | |
2005 - 2007 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | Zippy Brewster | Forty-one episodes, uncredited |
2007-2008 | Danifer (2007) James Garrett (2007-2008) |
Ten episodes | |
2008 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Lance | Episode: "Princess" |
2009 | Ruby and the Rockits | Jordan Gallagher | Playing on ABC Family (2009) |
2009 | "Zeke and Luther" | Rutger Murdock | Episode: "Adventure Boy" |
2010-11 | Life Unexpected | Jones Mager | Recurring role; 10 episodes |
Episode: "Positive Alex" |
Personal Life
Austin was born and raised in Anaheim, California to Lori and David Butler. His older sister, Ashley, did some background acting with him in "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide".
Butler and actress Vanessa Hudgens dated from 2011-2020.
Trivia
- Butler is the only Zoey 101 actor to play two characters.
External links
Austin Butler on Wikipedia
Austin Butler at the Internet Movie Database
Austin Butler on Twitter
Austin Butler on Instagram
Austin Butler on TikTok
Austin Butler on YouTube
- Austin Butler at MySpace