Austin Butler

thumb|Butler in 2025 Austin Robert Butler (born August 17, 1991) is an American actor. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he has received a British Academy Film Award and Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. Quotes When energy is on me, I get shy. But as soon as I poured it out, and I was trying to make this girl laugh and that girl blush, then fear went out the window. It was an energetic exchange that was really beautiful. I finally understood the addiction that performers have to being onstage. Wang, Jen (April 21, 2022). "The Actor Who Would Be King: Austin Butler's Journey to Elvis". Vogue. On overcoming shyness while performing as Elvis Presley. It was the most intimidating thing I've ever done. I honestly didn't sleep for about two years, and I didn't do anything else for that time. That was my life. Martin, Annie (June 13, 2022). "Austin Butler says he lost sleep over Elvis Presley role". UPI.com. On playing Elvis Presley in Elvis (2022). After my mom passed away, that put things in a different perspective where I started to question if this was a profession that could help the world. I thought of all those times I've gone into a movie, come out, and the world has felt more vibrant, or I've had a cathartic moment where I needed a good cry and I saw a film that made me cry or I needed a laugh and it made me laugh. That's what I get to be a part of. Mangalindan, JP (February 15, 2023). "Austin Butler says he almost quit acting after his mother died: 'I started to question if this was a profession that could help the world'". Business Insider. External links Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:Actors from California Category:Singers from California Category:Best Actor BAFTA Award winners Category:Best Drama Actor Golden Globe (film) winners