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Asa Butterfield
April 1, 1997
Islington, London, UK
29 Years Old
Aries
Who Is Asa Butterfield?
Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield is an English actor, recognized for portraying complex young characters with depth and emotional nuance. His performances often bring a quiet intensity to each role.
He garnered significant attention as the lead in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas at age ten, earning widespread critical acclaim for his poignant portrayal. This early work established him as a prodigious talent.
Early Life and Education
Born on April 1, 1997, in Islington, London, Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield is the son of psychologist Jacqueline Farr and advertising copywriter Sam Butterfield. He began acting at seven at Young Actors Theatre Islington.
Butterfield attended Stoke Newington School, where his education was prioritized alongside his burgeoning acting career. This environment allowed him to experience a normal teenage life while also honing his craft.
Notable Relationships
Asa Butterfield has maintained a notably private personal life, though he was linked to actress Ella Purnell after their work on Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Earlier rumors also connected him with Hailee Steinfeld following their collaboration on Ender's Game.
To date, Butterfield has not publicly confirmed a current partner and has no children, opting instead to keep his romantic life out of the public eye.
Career Highlights
Asa Butterfield established his career with early dramatic roles in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Martin Scorsese’s Hugo, both garnering critical praise for his intense performances. His work in Ender's Game further cemented his status in major films.
He later gained wider recognition as Otis Milburn in Netflix’s acclaimed Sex Education series, which ran for four seasons. Beyond acting, Butterfield co-designed a video game, Racing Blind, and is a competitive Super Smash Bros. player.
Signature Quote
“Talking to people and hearing their stories, you learn a lot.”