01 His earliest well-known role, as a teenager on the Nickelodeon series.
Austin Butler – 10 Best Movies
By Vlad Zakh · April 8, 2026
United States Drama thought provoking
Elvis is a total physical transformation that doesn’t feel like an impression, and Dune: Part Two and The Bikeriders prove he’s not a one-role actor. The early Zoey 101 credits are here mostly for scale, showing how far he’s come.
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02 A recurring television role that built his profile before his film breakout.
03 An early comedic supporting role in Kevin Smith's horror-comedy.
04 An early television lead that helped establish his career.
05 A small role in Jim Jarmusch's deadpan zombie-comedy ensemble.
06 A WWII bomber pilot in a sweeping television war epic.
07 A brooding, magnetic member of a 1960s motorcycle club.
08 A menacing member of the Manson Family in Tarantino's 1969 ensemble.
09 A terrifying, near-feral rival heir opposite Timothée Chalamet.
10 An Oscar-nominated, fully transformative performance as Elvis Presley.