Austin Butler is an American actor whose total-immersion performance as Elvis Presley turned a former teen-TV regular into one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee for Elvis, he has since headlined Masters of the Air and stolen scenes as Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Austin Robert Butler |
| Born | 17 August 1991, Anaheim, California, USA |
| Age | 35 (as of 2026) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Known For | Elvis, Dune: Part Two, Masters of the Air, The Carrie Diaries |
| Net Worth (est.) | Around $4–10 million (estimates vary) |
Early Life and Discovery
Butler grew up in Anaheim, California. His mother, Lori, was an aesthetician who died of cancer in 2014 — a loss he has called defining — and his father, David, works in commercial real estate. Spotted at 13 by a talent representative at the Orange County Fair, he began working as a background actor and quickly moved into speaking roles, teaching himself guitar and piano along the way.
Teen TV and Broadway
Through his teens Butler was a familiar face on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel — Ned’s Declassified, Hannah Montana, iCarly, Zoey 101 — then led The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles. In 2018 he made his Broadway debut in The Iceman Cometh opposite Denzel Washington, a credit he credits with changing how casting directors saw him. Quentin Tarantino cast him in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) soon after.
Elvis: The Transformation
Winning the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis (2022) required two years of total immersion — voice coaching, movement study and performing the songs live on camera. The film grossed over $288 million, and Butler won the Golden Globe and BAFTA and was nominated for the Academy Award; his lingering Elvis cadence became a cultural talking point. He followed it with the Apple TV+ war epic Masters of the Air and a bald, terrifying Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two (2024).
Austin Butler Net Worth
Published net-worth estimates for Butler range from around $4 million to $10 million. The spread reflects a career whose biggest paydays are recent: teen television paid modestly, while Elvis, franchise work in Dune and fashion campaigns (he is a Cartier ambassador) have sharply raised his earnings since 2022. All figures are unofficial estimates.
Personal Life
Butler’s long relationship with actress Vanessa Hudgens (2011–2020) was widely covered; he has since kept his private life low-profile. He is devoted to music — he sings and plays guitar and piano — and to the memory of his mother, to whom he dedicated his Elvis awards-season run.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Austin Butler?
He was born on 17 August 1991, making him 35 years old in 2026.
Did Austin Butler do his own singing in Elvis?
Yes — he performed the songs himself, especially Presley’s early material, after two years of preparation.
What is Austin Butler’s net worth?
Estimates range from about $4 million to $10 million; all are unofficial and based on public sources.
Who does Austin Butler play in Dune: Part Two?
Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the psychopathic heir of House Harkonnen.
Related Biographies
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Net worth and personal figures in this profile are based on publicly available sources and reputable published estimates, and may change over time.
