Best Austin Bulter Movies and TV Shows (December 2023)

Austin Butler has successfully transitioned from being a supporting character in a sitcom to a leading man in Hollywood with his performance in Elvis. The fact that Butler has appeared in fantasy, comedy, and drama projects has been a key factor in his rising star power. From his early appearances on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel shows to his more recent roles in critically acclaimed films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Butler’s career has consistently showcased his talent for capturing audiences.

Therefore, we have tried to make a list of the best movies and TV shows Austin Bulter has starred in for you to enjoy this holiday season. 

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

IMDb Rating – 7.6

Although Elvis brought Butler international fame, he first attracted attention in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. In the critically acclaimed film, fiction meets reality, capturing the Golden Age of Hollywood and its culturally significant moments. Butler plays an antagonist in the film, and he nabs the role of a dedicated cult follower perfectly, making him virtually unrecognizable.

Cast

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton
• Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth
• Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate
• Emile Hirsch as Jay Sebring
• Margaret Qualley as Pussycat
• Timothy Olyphant as James Stacy
• Julia Butters as Trudi Fraser
• Austin Butler as Tex Watson
• Dakota Fanning as Squeaky Fromme
• Bruce Dern as George Spahn
• Mike Moh as Bruce Lee
• Luke Perry as Wayne Maunder
• Damian Lewis as Steve McQueen
• Al Pacino as Marvin Schwarz
• Nicholas Hammond as Sam Wanamaker
• Samantha Robinson as Abigail Folger
• Rafal Zawierucha as Roman Polanski
• Lorenza Izzo as Francesca Capucci
• Costa Ronin as Voytek Frykowski
• Damon Herriman as Charlie
• Lena Dunham as ‘Gypsy’
• Madisen Beaty as ‘Katie’
• Mikey Madison as ‘Sadie’
• James Landry Hébert as ‘Clem’
• Maya Hawke as ‘Flowerchild’
• Victoria Pedretti as ‘Lulu’
• Sydney Sweeney as ‘Snake’
• Harley Quinn Smith as ‘Froggie’
• Dallas Jay Hunter as ‘Delilah’
• Kansas Bowling as ‘Blue’
• Parker Love Bowling as ‘Tadpole’
• Cassidy Hice as ‘Sundance’ (credited as Cassidy Vick Hice)
• Ruby Rose Skotchdopole as ‘Butterfly’
• Danielle Harris as ‘Angel’
• Josephine Valentina Clark as ‘Happy Cappy’ (credited as Josephine Clark)
• Scoot McNairy as Business Bob Gilbert
• Clifton Collins Jr. as Ernesto, the Mexican Vaquero
• Marco Rodríguez as Bartender on Lancer
• Ramón Franco as Movie Theater Manager
• Raul Cardona as Bad Guy Delgado
• Courtney Hoffman as Rebekka
• Dreama Walker as Connie Stevens
• Rachel Redleaf as Mama Cass
• Rebecca Rittenhouse as Michelle Phillips
• Rumer Willis as Joanna Pettet
• Spencer Garrett as Allen Kincade
• Clu Gulager as Book Store Man
• Martin Kove as Bounty Law Sheriff
• Rebecca Gayheart as Billie Booth
• Kurt Russell as Randy Miller
• Zoë Bell as Janet Miller
• Michael Madsen as Sheriff Hackett on Bounty Law

Director – Quentin Tarantino

Release Date – 2019

Life Unexpected 

IMDb Rating – 7.5

Two seasons were all Life Unexpected got, but the quirky family reunion warmed hearts and received positive reviews. Lux (Robertson) finds herself with parents (Appleby, Polaha) she never knew, and school brings Jones (Butler), a jock with unexpected depth. Butler shines, escaping teen heartthrob roles, and showcasing growth towards more complex material. 

Cast

• Britt Robertson as Lux Cassidy (26 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Shiri Appleby as Cate Cassidy (26 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Kristoffer Polaha as Nate ‘Baze’ Bazile (26 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Austin Basis as Matthew ‘Math’ Rogers (26 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Kerr Smith as Ryan Thomas (26 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Ksenia Solo as Natasha ‘Tasha’ Siviac (13 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Shaun Sipos as Eric Daniels (12 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Emma Caulfield Ford as Emma Bradshaw (11 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Reggie Austin as Jamie (10 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Austin Butler as Jones Mager (10 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Robin Thomas as Jack Bazile (8 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Erin Karpluk as Alice (8 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Rafi Gavron as Bobby ‘Bug’ Guthrie (8 episodes, 2010)
• Lucia Walters as Fern… (8 episodes, 2010-2011)

Director 

• Gary Fleder (5 episodes, 2010)
• Jerry Levine (5 episodes, 2010)
• Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum (3 episodes, 2010)
• Rick Bota (2 episodes, 2010-2011)
• Nick Marck (2 episodes, 2010)
• Allan Arkush (1 episode, 2010)
• Sanaa Hamri (1 episode, 2010)
• Michael Katleman (1 episode, 2010)
• Jeff Melman (1 episode, 2010)
• Cherie Nowlan (1 episode, 2010)
• David Paymer (1 episode, 2010)
• Bobby Roth (1 episode, 2010)
• J. Miller Tobin (1 episode, 2010)
• Howard Deutch (1 episode, 2011)

Release Date – 2010

Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide

IMDb Rating – 7.4

Most people don’t remember Butler in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, but he was there, just in the background. The hit Nickelodeon series featured Butler as Zippy Brewster in 41 episodes. Even though his performances are uncredited as he was a background character, it is still a fun show. It’s a curious case of not receiving credit for something in starred in for more than 40 episodes!

Cast

• Devon Werkheiser as Ned Bigby (55 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Lindsey Shaw as Jennifer Ann ‘Moze’ Mosely (55 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Daniel Curtis Lee as Simon ‘Cookie’ Nelson-Cook (55 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Kyle Swann as Billy ‘Bully’ Loomer (50 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Daran Norris as Gordy (47 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Christian Serratos as Suzie Crabgrass (44 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Teo Olivares as Crony (44 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Don Creech as Mr. Sweeney (41 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Rob Pinkston as Coconut Head (41 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Rachel Sibner as Lisa Zemo (40 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Tylor Chase as Martin Qwerly (33 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Alex Black as Seth Powers (32 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Reccie Canon as Buzz (30 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Vanessa the Weasel as Weasel (27 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Jesse Heiman as Student (1 episode, 2004-2007)
• Hamilton Mitchell as Vice Principal Crubbs (24 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Kim Sava as Ms. Dirga (23 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Meshach Taylor as Mr. Wright (23 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Carlie Casey as Missy Meany (23 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Jim J. Bullock as Mr. Monroe (19 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Brooke Marie Bridges as Claire Sawyer (17 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Landon Taylor as Stu (17 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Dave Florek as Mr. Chopsaw (16 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Stephen Markarian as Albert Wormenheimer (15 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Marquise C. Brown as Chandra Taylor (14 episodes, 2004-2006)
• Michelle Kim as Evelyn Kwong (14 episodes, 2006-2007)
• Kendre Berry as Backpack Boy (12 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Steve Bannos as Mr. Combover (12 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Loni Love as Lunch Lady (11 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Jennifer Tedmori as Doris Trembly (11 episodes, 2004-2006)
• Lusia Strus as Dr. Xavier (11 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Mary Bogue as Nurse Hunsucker (10 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Dave Allen as Mr. Kwest (10 episodes, 2005-2007)

Director 

• Savage Steve Holland (11 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Joe Menendez (10 episodes, 2005-2006)
• David Kendall (8 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Fred Savage (6 episodes, 2004-2007)
• Adam Weissman (4 episodes, 2004-2006)
• Paul Hoen (5 episodes, 2004-2006)
• Chip Fields (3 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Dan Coffie (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
• Jonathan Winfrey (1 episode, 2004)
• Jonathan Judge (1 episode, 2006)
• Bethany Rooney (1 episode, 2006)
• Lazar Saric (1 episode, 2007)
• Gary Stella (1 episode, 2007)
• Marcus Wagner (1 episode, 2007)

Release Date – 2004

Elvis

IMDb Rating – 7.3

Elvis premiered on June 24, 2022, and it tells the story of Elvis Presley (Butler) and his complicated relationship with Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). Easily, Butler is the best part of Elvis, fully embodying Presley’s spirit and offering an emotionally charged performance.

Cast

• Austin Butler as Elvis
• Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker
• Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla
• Helen Thomson as Gladys
• Richard Roxburgh as Vernon
• Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King
• David Wenham as Hank Snow
• Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jimmie Rodgers Snow
• Luke Bracey as Jerry Schilling
• Dacre Montgomery as Steve Binder
• Leon Ford as Tom Diskin
• Gary Clark Jr. as Arthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup
• Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe
• Natasha Bassett as Dixie Locke
• Xavier Samuel as Scotty Moore
• Adam Dunn as Bill Black
• Alton Mason as Little Richard
• Shonka Dukureh as Big Mama Thornton / Pentecostal Singer
• David Gannon as Charlie Hodge
• Shannon Sanders as Pentecostal Pastor / Pentecostal Singer
• Charles Grounds as Cousin Billy
• Josh McConville as Sam Phillips
• Kate Mulvany as Marion Keisker
• Gareth Davies as Bones Howe
• Chaydon Jay as Young Elvis

Director – Baz Luhrmann

Release Date – 2022

The Shannara Chronicles 

IMDb Rating – 7.1

In 2016, the fantasy television series The Shannara Chronicles premiered, marking a pivotal point in the career of actor Austin Butler. Based on the Sword of Shannara trilogy by Terry Brooks, the series offered Butler his first major television starring role. He portrayed Wil Ohmsford, a half-elf thrust into a perilous quest alongside Elven princess Amberle Elessedil (Poppy Drayton) and human Eretria (Ivana Baquero). Their mission: to safeguard their world from impending doom.

Cast 

• Austin Butler as Wil Ohmsford (19 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Ivana Baquero as Eretria (19 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Manu Bennett as Allanon (19 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Aaron Jakubenko as Ander Elessedil (19 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Marcus Vanco as Bandon (18 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Poppy Drayton as Amberle Elessedil (12 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Melise as Mareth (10 episodes, 2017)
• Vanessa Morgan as Lyria (10 episodes, 2017)
• Gentry White as Garet Jax (10 episodes, 2017)
• Emilia Burns as Diana Tilton (10 episodes, 2016)
• Brooke Williams as Catania (9 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Glen Levy as Slanter (9 episodes, 2017)
• Daniel MacPherson as Arion Elessedil (8 episodes, 2016)
• Jed Brophy as Dagda Mor (8 episodes, 2016)

Director

• Brad Turner (8 episodes, 2016-2017)
• James Marshall (6 episodes, 2016-2017)
• Jonathan Liebesman (2 episodes, 2016)
• Jesse Warn (2 episodes, 2016)
• Toa Fraser (2 episodes, 2017)

Release Date – 2016

The Carrie Diaries 

IMDb Rating – 7.0

We are all familiar with Carrie Bradshaw, but did you know that the iconic character was present not only in Sex and the City, and its recent revival And Just Like That, but also in The Carrie Diaries! Set in Connecticut, AnnaSophia Robb embodies a young Carrie navigating the complexities of high school, while Austin Butler portrays her primary romantic interest, Sebastian.

Cast

• AnnaSophia Robb as Carrie Bradshaw (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Austin Butler as Sebastian Kydd (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Ellen Wong as Jill ‘Mouse’ Chen (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Katie Findlay as Maggie Landers (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Stefania LaVie Owen as Dorrit Bradshaw (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Brendan Dooling as Walt Reynolds (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Chloe Bridges as Donna LaDonna (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Freema Agyeman as Larissa Loughlin (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Matt Letscher as Tom Bradshaw (26 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Krystal Procida as Larissa’s Assistant (18 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Jake Robinson as Bennet Wilcox (16 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Lindsey Gort as Samantha Jones (13 episodes, 2013-2014)
• RJ Brown as Thomas West (12 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Scott Cohen as Harlan Silver (credited as Harlan Silver) / … (10 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Alexandra Miller as Jen #2 (10 episodes, 2013-2014)

Director 

• Amy Heckerling (3 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Andy Wolk (3 episodes, 2013-2014)
• Norman Buckley (2 episodes, 2013)
• Janice Cooke (2 episodes, 2013)
• Michael Fields (2 episodes, 2013)
• Daisy von Scherler Mayer (2 episodes, 2013)
• Miguel Arteta (1 episode, 2013)
• Nanette Burstein (1 episode, 2013)
• Zetna Fuentes (1 episode, 2013)
• Jennifer Getzinger (1 episode, 2013)
• Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (1 episode, 2013)
• Patrick R. Norris (1 episode, 2013)
• David Paymer (1 episode, 2013)
• Jann Turner (1 episode, 2013)
• David Warren (1 episode, 2013)
• Andrew McCarthy (1 episode, 2014)
• Sarah Price (1 episode, 2014)
• Jason Reilly (1 episode, 2014)

Release Date – 2013

Zoey 101

IMDb Rating – 6.2

Zoey 101, a Nickelodeon gem resurrected in the recent 102 movies, had teens glued to Pacific Coast Academy. Leading lady Zoey (Jamie Lynn Spears) found romance in James (Austin Butler) during her final season, a latecomer who fit in like a glove. Their connection left fans wondering: what if Zoey and Chase (Sean Flynn) weren’t endgame? James might have been her forever bae. Butler’s charm and the show’s magic made this alternate ending a sweet possibility.

Cast

• Rick Marshall (47 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Adam Weissman (17 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Steve Hoefer (16 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Vadim Kapridov (14 episodes, 2007-2008)
• Michael Grossman (8 episodes, 2006-2008)
• Savage Steve Holland (7 episodes, 2005)
• David Kendall (5 episodes, 2007-2008)
• Roger Christiansen (3 episodes, 2007-2008)
• Fred Savage (2 episodes, 2005)
• Steve Zuckerman (1 episode, 2005)
• Roger Nygard (1 episode, 2007)
• Larry LaFond (1 episode, 2008)

Director

• Jamie Lynn Spears as Zoey Brooks (61 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Paul Butcher as Dustin Brooks (61 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Christopher Massey as Michael Barret (61 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Erin Sanders as Quinn Pensky (61 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese (61 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Sean Flynn as Chase Matthews (52 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Victoria Justice as Lola Martinez (48 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Kathleen Laskey as Girl (36 episodes, 2006-2008)
• Abby Wilde as Stacey Dillsen (28 episodes, 2006-2008)
• Alexa Nikolas as Nicole Bristow (26 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Jack Salvatore Jr. as Mark Del Figgalo (25 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Christopher Murray as Dean Rivers (18 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Kristin Herrera as Dana Cruz (14 episodes, 2005-2007)
• Jessica Chaffin as Coco Wexler (13 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Creagen Dow as Jeremiah Trottman (12 episodes, 2005-2008)
• Austin Butler as James Garrett / … (10 episodes, 2007-2008)
• Allen Evangelista as Firewire / … (10 episodes, 2006-2008)
• Michael Blieden as Mr. Bender (7 episodes, 2005-2007)

Release Date – 2005

The Dead Don’t Die

IMDb Rating – 5.5

The Dead Don’t Die (2019) isn’t your average zombie flick. Sure, there’s gore and munching, but it’s also got a hilarious side. This weird and wacky movie uses the undead to take a big ol’ bite out of our love for shopping and stuff – aka consumerism. 

Cast

• Bill Murray as Chief Cliff Robertson
• Adam Driver as Officer Ronnie Peterson
• Tom Waits as Hermit Bob
• Chloë Sevigny as Officer Mindy Morrison
• Steve Buscemi as Farmer Frank Miller
• Eszter Balint as Fern
• Danny Glover as Hank Thompson
• Maya Delmont as Stella
• Taliyah Whitaker as Olivia
• Jahi Di’Allo Winston as Geronimo (credited as Jahi Winston)
• Kevin McCormick as Guard One
• Sid O’Connell as Guard Two
• Caleb Landry Jones as Bobby Wiggins
• RZA as Dean
• Larry Fessenden as Danny Perkins
• Rosie Perez as Posie Juarez
• Jodie Markell as Woman on TV
• Carol Kane as Mallory O’Brien
• Rosal Colon as Lily
• Tilda Swinton as Zelda Winston
• Sara Driver as Female Coffee Zombie
• Iggy Pop as Male Coffee Zombie
• Selena Gomez as Zoe
• Austin Butler as Jack
• Luka Sabbat as Zack

Director – Jim Jarmusch

Release Date – 2019

Dude

IMDb Rating – 5.1

Dude is a story of high school seniors looking to party through their final days of school. This Netflix movie has an ensemble cast which also includes Lucy Hale and Awkwafina. If you are looking for a coming-of-age introspection that reminds you of your youth, give this one a watch. 

Cast

• Lucy Hale as Lily
• Kathryn Prescott as Chloe
• Alexandra Shipp as Amelia
• Awkwafina as Rebecca
• Alex Wolff as Noah
• Brooke Smith as Lorraine
• Jerry MacKinnon as Sam (credited as Jerry Mackinnon)
• Ronen Rubinstein as Mike
• Satya Bhabha as Mr. Bemis
• Sydney Lucas as Olivia
• Nora Dunn as Rosa
• Ian Gomez as Jerry
• Colton Dunn as Officer Higgins
• Austin Abrams as James
• Austin Butler as Thomas
• Michaela Watkins as Jill

Director – Olivia Milch

Release Date – 2018

Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure

IMDb Rating – 4.7

After her rise in the High School Musical, Sharpay Evans gets a film of her own! The movie follows Sharpay as she spreads her wings beyond high school and pursues her career in Broadway. Austin Butler lends his talents to the role of Peyton Lettering, the ambitious film director who captures Sharpay’s heart.

Cast

• Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay Evans
• Austin Butler as Peyton Leverett
• Cameron Goodman as Amber Lee Adams
• Bradley Steven Perry as Roger Elliston
• Alec Mapa as Gill
• Jack Plotnick as Neal
• Robert Curtis Brown as Mr. Evans
• Jessica Tuck as Mrs. Evans
• Pat Mastroianni as Jerry Taylor
• Mike ‘Nug’ Nahrgang as Stage Manager
• Alessandra Cannito as Lupe
• Lauren Collins as Tiffani
• Shadia Ali as Dina
• Sarah Joy Bennett as Kelly
• Tracey Ferencz as Marjorie
• Tammy Isbell as Judith / Nell
• Kyle Buchanan as Tim
• Jorge Molina as Mr. Gonzalez
• Mya Michaels as Mrs. Gonzalez

Director – Michael Lembeck

Release Date – 2011

Other Lesser Known Austin Bulter Movies 

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Show/Movie	Rating (Platform)	Release Date	Where to Watch
Rubber (2010)	6.7 (IMDb)	June 5, 2010	Tubi (free with ads), iTunes, Amazon Prime Video (rental)
The Young Americans (2000)	7.1 (IMDb)	July 8, 2000	Not currently available on streaming platforms, it may be available for purchase on DVD or digital platforms.
The Awkward Stage (2015)	6.1 (IMDb)	June 1, 2017	Hulu (with ads), YouTube (rental), Amazon Prime Video (rental)
Omega (2016)	5.9 (IMDb)	August 5, 2016	DirecTV, iTunes, Google Play (rental)
CCS: Crime Scene Cleaners (2013)	8.2 (IMDb)	October 2, 2013	BritBox (subscription)

Feature Image Courtesy: Variety

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