Where You've Seen Austin Butler Before

We've been the trailers for "Elvis," but where else do we know Austin Butler from? For this video, before we all get to see him rock the stage as Elvis Presley, we’ll be taking a look at the American actor’s career up until this point. Our countdown includes horror & comedy, film beginnings, continued TV success, and more! What's YOUR favorite Austin Butler role? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

What's YOUR favorite Austin Butler role? Will you be watching him in Elvis? Let us know below!

[@emilydominko]

Yoga Hosers! He was one hot Canadian, eh!

[@Missmagazinebura]

The Carrie Diaries

[@b9179]

Oyster on the Thundermen

[@justineves3588]

all of them

[@withexo5225]

Ive heard his name around with young hollywood blogs and remember him from those teen shows but i mostly seen him from carrie diaries. I think he's better off doing movies. I really admire him bec he had alot of shortcomings when it comes to gigs & everyone can relate to that but i can see his charisma, charm and acting style. Seeing him as Elvis was fantastic.

[@deniserodas6848]

I remember Austin Butler from his appearances in iCarly and Zoey 101 like 15 years ago. It’s great that he’s now a movie star thanks to the Elvis Movie and Baz Luhrmann.

[@lanvlogstechno]

Nathan is the reason he's elvis

[@ВасяПетечкин-ф7л]

@@lanvlogstechno who?

[@calliekatherine]

Yes me too, and then I also watched the sharpay movie when I was little and the Cary diaries when I was in middle school and it’s just crazy to see how far he’s come from those roles to this

[@b.unicornette7734]

Wow the improvement is so impressive.

[@b.unicornette7734]

@@lanvlogstechno actually he should thank Denzel washington.

[@jacarriusdoesthings]

I know him from every Disney and Nickelodeon shows especially iCandy and Zoey 101. That’s where I remember Austin from is Ned’s Declassified. As a 2000s kid, he was apart of my childhood.

[@goldeneve]

Yup

[@Fl0k5ser]

Same but honestly I mostly known his face, not his name when he was in Nick, so when he was announced as Elvis I was like "wait have I seen that guy before" and then few years ago I binged iCarly from start to finish and I saw him as a guest star and I was like "oh....that Austin" went from being a C-list actor in Nickelodeon playing a guest star and supporting roles to playing Elvis Presley is one hell of an achievement in his entire career

[@calliekatherine]

Yes , fellow 200’s kid here and I remember him in icary, Ned’s declassified, Hannah Montana, sharpay’s fabulous adventure, and even the Carrie diaries. It’s crazy to see him go from those roles to this. He has true talent and it’s great to see him finally get the recognition he deserves

[@lifeissweet9826]

My grandson watched a lot of nickelodeon. So I remember the cure, tall blond kid from a bunch of those shows. Can't believe that was Austin!

[@ElvisRose_]

His portrayal of Elvis has already won over the Elvis fans and we’re the most critical fan base of all with an ability to spot an imposter a mile away. Since he’s already got us on his side, he will be able to handle any other role as successfully playing Elvis Presley to his family and fans is one of the most difficult things any actor could be asked to do and even more difficult to actually do it. Butler has a great career ahead of him.

[@maciedixon3983]

I’m excited to see him as a baddy in dune

[@christineoneal666]

Me too!

[@Fl0k5ser]

Let's not forget that Elvis' ex-wife, daughter and granddaughter literally praised him to the roof. When it comes to biopics like this, I tend to be on the side of the family or anyone who has worked very close to him instead of the critics or audiences and if Priscilla, Lisa Marie and Riley Keough, these people who are related to Elvis praised his performance endlessly, you know he did a damn good job

[@ElvisRose_]

@@Fl0k5ser I would normally agree but it’s taken 45 years and countless TV movies to get an actor not only able to do the role in a respectful manner but move in a manner that had no source of a practiced dance routine and is a man who is moving around in such a spontaneous manner that the thought has to slow down the tempo of hound dog literally happens on stage. It’s been done so many times and to no real level of being an actor trying to do the Elvis and I have been nervous since I heard that the Tom Hanks movie shutdown bc of Covid was the Elvis movie. Also, I have found that Elvis is the best one to do Hound Dog or Kentucky Rain. Why waste time with a copy when the real deal is available? I wasn’t taking anyone’s word that they finally did it right.

[@villainessy]

That is so true about Elvis fans. I was so skeptical and cautious when I heard they were making the movie, and they really nailed it.

[@duhneesy293]

He's actually had a really long career with A LOT of iconic roles...I feel like I practically grew up watching Austin butler...I feel like he was in everything I watched. I thought he was so cute and he still is cute 😍

[@delsmontgomery]

Yeah true! But he was never the main lead in these roles. Or he hasn't worked *long-term* in projects that were award winning or widely well known. Elvis is Butler's 1st lead role in a movie, so it's a long time coming!

[@r.h.6249]

Now this is a true Hollywood story i love to hear...an actor working hard for years and years slowly gaining recongition and honing his skills waiting for a breakthrough and when he finally gets it its amazing...i cant even imagine how elated Austin Butler must be feeling after all the recognition he is getting after working in the industry since childhood...thats a really long run...also i think he is going to be a star...i feel sad though about Rami Malek though..his Freddie Mercury was amazing and he had the hype for some tme but it just died down and there arent many big roles for him even after winning oscar...but Austin Butler being a white man will obviously get more roles even if he is just nominated...Hollywood still has a lot to do in that department

[@ARBLACKx]

Rami Malek has been doing tons of stuff. Mr Robot (one of the best shows of all time), No Time to Die, The Little Things with Denzel Washington and he was also cast in Christopher Nolan's new movie Oppenheimer and David O'Russell's Amsterdam

[@deniseb.7795]

Austin is gorgeous. Rami is....bug-eyed. Nothing to do with race!

[@RadicalR0nnie]

@@deniseb.7795 bug eyed? lol and what about anya taylor joy? unique is cool.

[@erospalombini7103]

🤣 short bus 🚌

[@elijah0018]

@@RadicalR0nnie she not near as ugly lol

[@Isabellat2002]

I'm so proud of him and what he has accomplished. So much hard work and determination and now an a list actor!

[@mariah2161]

he is the official 'i've seen him before but i don't remember where' actor. he's been a part of every phase of my life and i just realized this now.

[@JilleneLuce]

Being from a different generation, I never heard of him before tonight. I saw the "Elvis" movie and it brought me to tears. Hats off to Austin Butler! Fabulous actor, Beautiful man. Great Elvis moves on stage- you can tell he did his homework 🤩

[@Dwainecurtis2001]

He went from an extra to Nickelodeon to become Elvis it’s crazy to think how hard he worked.

[@dannythomas417]

This guy deserved better back then. That fourth and final season of Zoey 101 had less than 20 episodes.

[@Kanoog]

Well, he isn't Elvis even though he still talks like him.

[@tigerwareagle1485]

What a journey this man has been on. From being scared by Billy Ray Cyrus holding a chainsaw and singing awfully on iCarly, to playing the role of the king of rock n roll. It might be a decade late but Austin is finally getting the recognition he deserves!

[@kelsaint8626]

I have been an Austin Butler fan since the mid 00s. It's just hitting me right now, thanks to this video, that he acted in many of my favorite TV shows over the years. As a tween I was obsessed with Ned's Declassified and Zoey 101. As a teen I was hardcore dedicated fan of Switched at Birth (I am fascinated with sign language and Constance Marie is one of my favorite actresses). And after watching the Sex and the City movies as a young adult I was captivated with the entire franchise and watched The Carrie Diaries from beginning to end. I'm a hardcore fan and always will be!!!!

[@soymilkisa]

yes for me he’s always wilkie!! so sad his character left

[@darealleelee]

My favorite role of his was on The Carrie Diaries. I do remember seeing him on Zoey101 and Hannah Montana.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Sebastian Kidd? Yes, I liked him in that role. He and Anna Sophia Robb (who played Carrie) had great onscreen chemistry.

[@jasonpdsi]

I'm waaaay too old to have seen him in the Nickelodeon stuff but I can tell just by this video alone that Austin Butler has had the IT factor from a very young age. I am not an Elvis fan but I am absolutely going to watch the movie.

[@soymilkisa]

it’s worth it. I didn’t know anything about elvis and only watched for austin and i was not disappointed

[@Heyhowareya97]

It’s a fantastic movie

[@TheKmonta]

I'm too old to have seen the Nickelodeon stuff too.....but I'm old enough to remember Elvis Presley....Austin Butler nailed that role!!! He was brilliant as Elvis. Even if you're not an Elvis fan..... YOU WILL BE after you watch Austin in this role!

[@danceteachermom]

I never heard of Austin Butler cuz I am older enough that I didn't watch any of those shows he was in. But I just saw the movie Elvis, and Austin Butler did an AMAZING JOB. The story of Elvis is such history and heartbreaking too, but Elvis really has been a part of all of us, even those who weren't old enough to idolize him during his rise and top spot in fame. Elvis is STILL wonderful to hear singing any of his music and at the end of movie, it mentions that ELVIS is still the highest selling individual artist in the WORLD. Even now. Great job to Austin Butler. Thank you for helping so many hear (and see so beautifully) the story of Elvis and bringing it to life.

[@christinestewart5951]

The amount of respect and love he expresses for Elvis is beautiful. Can’t wait to see the Elvis film. Long live the King 👑

[@lindagorin-sibner5533]

Daughter had a recurring role in Ned’s Declassified so I got the privilege of hanging out with Austin’s terrific mom (& sometimes, dad) in the “green room”. Austin was always so sweet, smart, and kind to everyone, just like his mom. So glad to see him become so successful. His mom would have been so proud! Hope he stays grounded….

[@bbsdollsandtvarchive]

I remember him from iCarly and Zoey 101 when he played James. I’ve followed his career throughout the years.

[@stephanielogan6280]

It's amazing how he went from being in teen shows and movies to a bonafide movie star ✨👍🏾

[@christinevr7698]

I watched Elvis in the theatre last night. He better be nominated for an Oscar- his performance was perfection.

[@vanflor7159]

A star ⭐️ who’s come a long way 💯😄 he deserves the Oscar for his role in Elvis 🫠

[@AShootingStar434]

I remember him in almost every single one of his prior roles and I’ve always loved him. I’m so glad the world is seeing his success and talent now. Also, I love that we have the same birthday as well 😌

[@TheKmonta]

I hope Austin Butler gets an Oscar for his performance of Elvis.....he was brilliant!!!

[@dannythomas417]

Brendan Fraser: I need to know that I have done one thing right with my life!

[@newbeeify]

And now HE'S NOMINATED FOR THE OSCARS!!! Just crazy how your life can change with a single chance. He got Elvis and worked years in it and he's now bearing the fruit of his hard work 🥺

[@chinguunssi1523]

Oh wow, I love stories like these. An individual who puts in hard work constantly and in the end he or she gets the recognition they deserve. Gives hope for other individuals who are trying to achieve their own dreams. Thanks for the video.

[@debbie2427]

He really did an awesome job portraying Elvis....totally amazing.

[@jiminsjams1013]

Aliens in the Attic was the first time I saw Austin when I was a kid and he was my fav character and i’ve had a crush on him ever since! Lol. I’m so happy he’s getting the recognition he deserves now.

[@petrae6833]

He is going to go places now I'm so happy for him . First saw him probably icarly than followed him to Jonas, sharpay adventurs , alien in the attic 😁

[@bridgesandbonn]

Fell in love with him as Jones. Watched the show over and over just for him. Always knew he was a star. Way to go - little dude!

[@fousies]

Wow, this is proof that years of persistent hard work pays off! Good job, so happy for his success

[@Bluesbabesrv]

As someone of the Elvis generation I had never heard of Austin Butler. Don’t watch the Disney programs, but I had seen him in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood without knowing it was him. Definitely will keep him on my radar, very talented. I know some people are giving him grief over what they perceive as continuing to speak in Elvis’ voice, is that a bad thing? I think not. But after watching his earlier career, I think he always had a voice in the lower register not to far from Elvis’ voice. Also has a lot of charisma like Elvis. Looking forward to seeing more of his career going forward. **I was lucky to have seen Elvis twice. First in November 1971, then in the mid 1970’s. I had a ticket for his upcoming tour when he passed.

[@bethvigna7974]

Glad to see that you mentioned Ruby & the Rockits. I loved that show. RIP David Cassidy.

[@kerriebeckett6648]

Austin is absolutely fantastic, really showed how serious and dedicated he is on becoming the best he can be in his portrayal of Elvis, bright future , total class, 👌♥️ x

[@normanhatwell1082]

Austin Butler has been part of the childhood of many and few have realized it

[@avianalaureano8264]

He’s always been such a handsome attractive man and a good actor and I watched the Elvis movie this role is definitely gonna pump up his acting career cause he did phenomenal in that film

[@mrsx7944]

He's gorgeous.

[@StruckByStars]

I didn’t know who he was until I watched this then realized I’ve seen him growing up for years😭 I remember him in those clips from the child shows

[@ohsicasy]

I remember how I had a crush on Sebastián! 🤩🤩🤩Austin killed it on Elvis! 👏👏👏👏

[@Wine-or5jx]

He was amazing in the Elvis movie.

[@sheyllasantos6293]

Austin Butler Amazing amazing actor I have never seen such a real emotional delivery that I managed to live that time for more than 02:30 minutes dancing singing acting with faces and mouths and visceral expressions a spectacle of acting Elvis Presley deserves this star that appeared in the cinema.

[@alysiam1]

He’s definitely easy on the eyes and he needs the voice is sexy too! He did a outstanding job on Elvis. As a child of the 70s, Elvis passed 9 days before I was born. He was a legend and I was hesitant about watching the movie, but I did, and I loved it, and Austin did a great job and as well as everyone else!

[@molly_parker_1847]

When I first saw the Elvis trailer the first thing I thought of was that he was in Zoey 101 even though I’ve watched and loved every Nick and Disney show he was in. I also love the movie, Aliens in the Attic but I don’t remember him playing in that movie tbh lol. I just watched the Elvis movie yesterday and he was amazing and I’m so glad he is getting the recognition he deserves from at first being a background actor/character to playing the king of rock and roll himself.

[@ludmilamanweiler5986]

I think he deserves an oscar, great acting.👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@dagothkid6372]

He’s probably going to win the Oscar

[@kaitlinbell1864]

I think we can all agree that Austin Butler has literally peaked and is way hotter now than when he was on Disney. 😅 Like as he aged it just kept getting better, and his style now is so classy its everything

[@joycerodrigues1351]

you guys were so nice to say lots of good things about his past movies and series roles bc dear god, he was just cute as the best lol nothing prepared me to see austin suddenly giving a show stopping acting like he did on elvis

[@sifilore9462]

I'm American and a 2000's teen kid but I have to admit, I never heard of him during the 2000's decade cause I was living in overseas then before moving back home. The 1st time I herd of Austin was in S3 of Arrow where he played an undercover assassin named Chase for 3 episodes. Add that to the list, for his character there was an overconfident, carefree, fun-loving Dj but was really a ruthless, manipulative ninja killer. The Shannara Chronicles should've continued as it was the very 1st and so far the only fantasy post-apocalyptic series since all and movies r by nuclear war, zombies, robots etc.. None with fantasy and magic which again he stared in the very first.

[@seagiven404]

From an extra in tvshow in 2005 to become an oscar nominee 2023 WOW I admired his commitment and his hard work. Now we also got this psychotic Feyd Rautha! He's such an incredible actor!

[@babsx191]

He was amazing as Elvis🤩

[@kristinadigle8268]

I can say that he totally became a real actor after ELVIS movie! He grew up with this and put lots of work in making it, also singing, dancing, making Elvis voice - you almout forget watching Austin, you trully believe you look at Elvis - thats the magic of movies and good actors. Elvis forever - and Austin will be my favorite Elvis actor ever.

[@linaljp]

Ugh, this made me want to rewatch The Shannara Chronicles. I'm going to find a way. It's tragic that it was cancelled so fast.

[@susanbarco2579]

Just google Shannara Chronicles … I’ve watched it all the way through the 2 seasons many times now. He’s wonderful in it!

[@Shebeast3]

i cannot wait to see elvis it looks freaking amazing!

[@Blindbabygoat01]

wow ive loved Elvis since I was a kid and ive never realized ive seen Austin my whole childhood and now he is literally playing Elvis. Wow Life is Great!

[@gilkanamolina8667]

I remember him from Life, unexpected and The Carrie Diaries. So cute

[@laurawatters914]

I will definitely watch for Austin Butler, he is amazing!! Thank you for sharing this awesome video 😊💓🤘✌️

[@miacooke657]

My first exposure to him was Switched at Birth. I LOVED him as Wilke, I kept hoping that he'd come back from military school so we could see how much he had changed (as you could already see him changing before he left) and matured. Hubby and I also were big fans of the Shannara Chronicles, we were so bummed when the series wasn't continued! I'm glad to know it's based off a book series so now I'll have to see if I can't find it somewhere. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Elvis film!

[@alexiatorrez7680]

✅…. Good for Austin, he’s not a nepo baby, he work his way 🆙 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@clueless7999]

I hope he flys high...and stays humble as he is now.!

[@MatthewRodarte]

Woahhhh glow up 💕💕💕 I can’t believe that’s him! Wow 🤩

[@haleyanne86]

I COMPLETELY forgot that he was in Switched at Birth! I loved that show!!!

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

I remember seeing Austin Butler in the movie “once upon a time in Hollywood” he played “Tex” he was part of the Charles Manson family in that movie.

[@Vizcarrasilvana]

Yeah that’s all 2000 babies childhood crush, we did have seen his face since we can walk lol and then he was dating Vanessa, he was acknowledged by the public but now he is also acknowledge from the big ones in the industry

[@brittanyr1318]

I remember seeing him as a background actor in literally everything then as soon as I saw him with a bigger role in Zoey 101 and iCarly I was so happy for him! Lol I thought he was cute and I knew he’d go places

[@SlimShadeTree28]

his part in shannara chronicles is awesome. wish they would of made a 3rd season.

[@Leilasweet6]

He was in so many childhood shows lol

[@tmovies92]

I'm calling it now, Austin Butler is going to get a role in a DC property. He's already having a good relationship with WB thanks to Elvis & Dune: part 2. I could easily see Austin replacing Ezra Miller for The Flash.

[@paigew6707]

Ohh yes!!!! I could totally see him as Flash

[@emhapz]

Superhero movies is where actors go to die

[@reecemustlive]

When he was casted for Elvis I was like “the nickalodeon extra dude?” 😭

[@INTOTHEUNKOWN-z4y]

Austin proves everything good has a star

[@alexbraid8700]

I knew I'd seen him somewhere...the Shannara Chronicles....which was criminally cut short...really great series

[@MetalHead-zr]

elvis is my fav movie of his

[@noirangel6416]

Cant wait to see him as Feyde-Rautha!

[@teslagrooms1165]

Austin Butler looks like the kind of actor you'd see on Glee. In fact when I first saw him not dressed as Elvis I thought I had seen him on Glee. Nope, turns out it was Zoey 101.

[@lovegold3225]

Exactly, look at Sam from Glee, so many similarities between Austin Butler and Sam's actor Chord Overstreet

[@alissaapplebey5859]

@@lovegold3225 you stole the words right out of my mouth ngl

[@jay_gabriel144]

I knew I’ve seen him before just couldn’t remember, faces are strange like that it’s like your brain can tell whether it’s a new face you’re seeing no matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen it.

[@Bljohnson36]

he's in so much but for whatever reason he doesn't stick around in those characters for very long. Switched at birth is a great example of that he also did a couple of series where he had a couple of roles one or two guest spots like Life Unexpected and gone again. Really talented actor would love to see him on a series again but be a frontrunner.

[@viancyc9381]

I remember seeing him in the tween shows growing up but I mostly remember him as Vanessa's other half

[@coco2.2]

was about to write the same

[@ВасяПетечкин-ф7л]

True) And he has too sweet face to take him seriously...

[@jj-if6it]

Bit of a jump from all that to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Elvis haha

[@meowmeow5894]

Love U Austin ❤❤❤

[@rougeagent3603]

Masters of the Air can't wait

[@angelblade1829]

It’s the way he showed up everywhere. Like in everything

[@delsmontgomery]

Yeah but it took him a decade and a half to get here. No nepotism, or connections early on in his career, just pure talent. He was up against award winning actors who had a longer filmography, but it was his work ethic that got him this role at the end of the day.

[@killer92173]

If you would've told 15 year old me that this actor would go on to play Elvis Presley of all people, I would've laughed in your face. Glad I was proven wrong and now I'm BEGGING for him to win an oscar!! Lol

[@rogerwhittaker4189]

I've known austin butler in many roles since.the 2000s way before he did elvis I remembered him on Disney Channel in hannah Montana and nickelodeon as Ned classified I'm glad he came along way and him playing elvis helped launched both his career and stardom.

[@monicamateocamino985]

Quién diría, que este chico que no tenía papeles importantes en series como en iCarly o en Hanna Montana, acabaría interpretando el papel de uno de los cantantes más famosos de la historia, y que lo hiciera espectacular 😁❤️.

[@cloudydaze2542]

Known this man all my life wow

[@abbybuttonn]

I saw him in the Carrie Diaries, Aliens in the Attic, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and now Elvis! When I saw the Elvis trailer, I knew I’d seen him before but I couldn’t pin point.. now I know.

[@Everythingofmusic]

I knew his name because of Switched at Birth and Life Unexpected. I love Switched at Birth!!! Life Unexpected was a great show too bad it didn’t last too long! I saw him in ICarly…

[@rougeagent3603]

He's just getting started

[@saragillihan484]

I know him from the Shannara Series.

[@biazacha]

Same, I watched iCarly in full but don’t remember he was there tbh

[@emilydominko]

I loved Austin in Yoga Hosers! Loved him and Harley-Quinn Smith!

[@Disneygirlie]

Where I know Austin Butler from: Jake Crandall from iCarly, being a background character in Drake and Josh and James from Zoey 101

[@MsMojo]

Yes!

[@absolutnadia]

I first saw him on the Carrie diaries and I fucking fell in love with him 😍😍

[@lifeissweet9826]

I remember the role of Tex in Once upon a Time... Austin had scenes with Leo Dicaprio and Brad Pitt. That was a good role as Tex.

[@mercedesball1490]

I remember his in The Shannara Chronicles, Switched at Birth and Life Unexpected. I also just finished re-watching Hannah Montana so I remember him in those 2 episodes he played in.

[@sylviasinjian7850]

love austin butler

[@jasmine4445]

Wow I never realized how much shows/movies he’s actually been in I feel like I grew up with him lol

[@kemycake]

ANYTHING FOR YOU AUSTIN

[@chriswelter3859]

I love Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and I've seen it quite a few times. I had NO idea he was Tex 😂

[@alondra2190]

When I know that he was the guy on that iCarly´s episode, I was totally surprising to discover that was him, because, well I didn´t know who was. Definitely the years came pretty good on him, really looks very good now, very good looking in fact

[@mybabba]

I don’t recall him from those early teen shows, but he blew me away in the relatively small part he had as Tex Watson in the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. I thought to myself that guy is going places!

[@sharonjensen3016]

I just watched "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" last night and spotted Austin. Kurt Russell also has a part in the movie, which had me thinking: "Two actors who have played Elvis are in this."

[@nevecampbell-ue6on]

I knew this guy would be big♥️ talented and looks his face😍

[@no1nestandsalone387]

I remember him from Carrie Diaries but had some sort of feeling that I had seen him somewhere else. Now I know!

[@brendaeterovic5483]

The Shanara Cronicles.. loved the series and Austin was brilliant ..💜💜