Asa Butterfield: biography and filmography young actor

Today, Asa Butterfield is one of the most famous and promising young actors. World fame came to the boy after participation in such popular films as “the genius” and “Hugo”. And today, many fans are interested in his biographical information, and career success.

Asa Butterfield biography and profile

Each year, theater stages and movie sets appear new. And today is a popular and promising young actor Asa Butterfield. He was born the first of April 1997 in London. The parents of the young talent — Sam Butterfield and Jacqueline Farr. By the way, ACE — the middle child in the family. He has an older brother Morgan and sister of loksi.

It is Worth noting that in childhood the boy showed interest in theatrics. Moreover, the outstanding acting ability of the child did not go unnoticed. In school, he actively participated in the drama club. Already at the age of seven he got roles in theater productions and enjoyed playing on stage. My career in cinema began quite early.

By the Way, many people remember the cute little kid in the drama "the boy in the striped pajamas” — this is Asa Butterfield. The growth of the actor now stands at about 175 centimeters, but this is not the limit, because the guy continues to grow. Very soon it will be possible to admire the play of the young actor, acting in a completely different role.

First career steps

The boy's Debut on television took place at the age of nine — in 2006 he got the role in the dramatic television movie “After Thomas’, which tells the story of the relationship of an autistic child, his parents and dog.

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In 2007, Asa Butterfield is working again on the set. This time he got the role Brethren Bo in the film “the Son of Rambo”, which tells the story of two friends trying to shoot the sequel to the famous painting of «Rambo: first blood" using your home video camera.

A year later, he received a small role in Donnie in the popular British mini-series “ashes to Ashes”.

Film “the Boy in the striped pyjamas" and critical acclaim

Of Course, work on films and TV series have proven invaluable and will ensure further career development of the novice actor. However a turning point came in 2008. It was then that Asa Butterfield received an invitation from Mark Hermena to play s key role in the drama "the Boy in the striped pyjamas".

Here the young actor masterfully played the lovable, gullible and charming boy, Bruno, son of a Nazi official. And this child sees the world differently. For example, he was not afraid of the concentration camp nearby, as he simply does not understand the horror of the situation. Here he finds a friend — the Jewish boy Shmuel. Unfortunately, such spontaneity and faith in goodness lead to tragedy.

It was after this movie Asa Butterfield received recognition and great praise from the critics. Moreover, he was nominated for the British independent film awards in the category “Most promising newcomer”.

Asa Butterfield: the filmography

After the resounding success of the drama, the young actor is starting to get lots of other suggestions. For example, in 2008, he was invited to the popular TV series “Merlin”. Here he got the role of a young druid Mordred, who is destined to become one of the knights of the Round table and the death of king Arthur.

And in 2010, the ACE, gets a small role of young Talbot in the mystical film “the wolf Man" (the remake of the 1941 paintings). By the way, despite not a very good reaction from critics, this picture has become quite popular among fans of the genre.

In 2010, the young actor takes part in filming one of the film — this time it's a Comedy “nanny McPhee 2”. Here he brilliantly coped with the role of Norman.

In 2011, the boy was lucky. Now he was offered the main role in large-scale adventure film “Hugo”. Here Asa Butterfield appeared in the form of mandatory and smart boy, Hugo Cabret. By the way, this picture won the «Golden globe», and was also nominated for “Oscar” in 11 categories, received five of the coveted statuettes.

New projects with the actor

In 2013, the screens out the new work by the young actor. In the fantasy film "Ender" he played a major role, standing before the audience in the way of where Ender, the guy who was selected for training at the military school. Here he will become commander of the troops and free the planet from hostile alien creatures rokerov.

In 2014, Asa Butterfield (photo above) worked on the film “X plus Y”, where he played Nathan. In addition, in 2015 it is planned the release of two films with the participation of the young actor. In the film «White circus” he will play the pilot in the picture “Ten thousand saints" he got the role of Jude. It is worth noting that a young actor just starting their career. Acting and tensework on the set bring guy great pleasure and in the next few years, fans will continue to watch him on the big screen.