Asa Butterfield (born 1 April 1997) is a British Actor, Model, Instagram Star and Social Media Sensation from Islington, England. He is popularly known for playing the character of “Hugo Cabret” in the Oscar-winning film Hugo (2011).
Furthermore, this 21-year-old actor made his acting debut in the TV show “After Thomas” in 2006. He has appeared in the role of “Andrew” in this series. In 2007, Asa appeared in his first film “Son of Rambow” as a Brethren Boy.
Asa also played the lead role of “ Otis Milburn ” in Netflix’s “ Sex Education comedy teen series. This show premiered on January 11, 2019 worldwide. Additionally, actress Emma Mackey, actor Ncuti Gatwa, and Kedar Williams Stirling have also appeared in Sex Education (2019).
Early years, parents and profile
- Asa Maxwell Thornton Farr Butterfield was born on April 1, 1997 in Islington, Greater London, England. Currently, his age of him is 21 years old in 2018.
- He is the youngest son of his father Sam Butterfield and his mother Jacqueline Farr .
- According to his siblings, Asa has 2 younger sisters Marlie Butterfield and Loxie Butterfield.
- his older brother Morgan Butterfield is a professional drummer. He also has a crew member and main drummer for the band called “Underneath The Tallest Tree”.
- In the Hebrew language, his name “Asa” means healer.
- His parents have started promoting him as a child model since his childhood. He therefore has appeared on the cover of the book “Better Than Working” by Patrick Skene Catling.
- At the age of 7, Asa has started acting in his town’s local theater.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full name at birth | Handle Maxwell Thornton Farr Butterfield. |
| Nickname | ESA Mariposa. |
| Profession | Actor, model and social media celebrity. |
| Famous for | Playing the lead role of “Hugo Cabret” in Hugo (2011). |
| Age (as of 2018) | 21 years |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | April 1, 1997. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Islington, UK. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality | Heterosexuality (Heterosexuality). |
| Gay or lesbian? | None. |
| Awards | He won the “Las Vegas Film Critics Society” award for the film “Hugo” in the “Best Youth Film” category in 2011. |
| star sign (zodiac sign) | Aries. |
| ethnicity | White. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Current residence | London England. |
| filmography | |
| Debut | Movie : Son of Rambow (as Brother Boy, in 2007). TV Show : After Thomas (as Andrew, in 2006). web series : Sex Education (as Otis Milburn, in 2019). |
| Films | In 2018: 1. Slaughterhouse Rulez (as Willoughby Blake). 2. Addicted to time (Stillman). 3. Then you arrived (Calvino). In 2017: 2016: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Jacob “Jake” Portman). In 2010: 2008: The boy with the striped pajamas (Bruno). |
| TV shows | 1. Sex education (2019). 2. Thunderbirds Are Going (2017). 3. Merlin (2008). 4. Ashes to Ashes (2008). 5. After Tomás (2006). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 6′ 0″ . Centimeters: 183cm . Meters: 1.83 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 70kg . Pounds: 154 pounds . |
| bicep size | 13.5 inches. |
| Body measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 39-28-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9. |
| Details of the tattoos? | Will update. |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Hair color | Brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Sam Butterfield. Mom : Jacqueline Farr. |
| Brothers | Sister: Marlie Butterfield and Loxie Butterfield. Brother: Morgan Benjamin Butterfield. |
| Family members | Grandparents: Roy Butterfield (Professor Emeritus). Grandmother: Jeanne Elizabeth (Hewett). Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | Not available. |
| Girlfriend | Will update. |
| Name of wife/spouse | None. |
| Kids | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | High school. |
| Alma mater | Will update. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Tom Cruise. Actress: Jennifer Lawrence. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Black White. |
| I love to do | Music and Travel. |
| favorite dishes | Pizza. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $5.1 million US dollars (as of 2018). |
| earnings per month | $400K. |
| Contact details | |
| house details | London. |
| Office address | N/A |
| Mobile or phone number | Not known. |
| Email address | Will update. |
| Official Web site | None. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Asa Butterfield
- Financial Factor : This British actor is earning a good amount of money from his acting career. his estimated net worth from him is $5.1 million US dollars. Furthermore, his monthly income from movies is around 400,000 US dollars.
- He loves music and singing. Due to her interest, she released her mashup song “Teenage Dirtbag” in 2004. Following this, she also released her next single “Making Plan for Nigel” in the same year.
- Personal Affairs and Dating : In high school, he was in a relationship with his teenage son. Girlfriend (Name not found). But currently, he is single and busy with his career.
- He is a huge fan of the game of soccer and supports Arsenal Football Club.
- Associated With : He is a good friend of his co-star “Aimee Lou Wood”, the actress of the Sex Education show.
- Physical Statistics : Asa Butterfield height is 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm tall) and her body weight is around 70 kilograms (154 in lbs).
- Butterfield takes his acting and his movies very seriously. For his movie “Ender’s Game” he has received guidelines from real astronauts.
- For his performance in the film “Hugo (2011)”, he won the “Best Youth Film” award from the Las Vegas Film Critics Society in 2011.
- As an actor, his dream role is to play “James Bond”.
- iPad application : Together with his father Sam Butterfield and his brother Morgan Butterfield, he has developed a game for the iPad «Racing Blind». This app is available on the Apple app store. Also, this is the only game that any flashy person can play with their eyes closed.