Asa Butterfield
Biography
Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield, born on April 1, 1997, is a talented English actor who began his journey in the entertainment industry as a child performer. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the poignant historical drama The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, released in 2008. Butterfield continued to make a name for himself throughout the 2010s, showcasing his versatility in a variety of genres. Notable films during this period include the adventure drama Hugo (2011), the science fiction epic Ender's Game (2013), the heartfelt drama X+Y (2014), and the whimsical fantasy Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016).
In addition to his film work, Butterfield became a household name for his portrayal of the lead character in the popular Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education, which aired from 2019 to 2023. His performance in the series garnered critical acclaim and endeared him to audiences worldwide. With a growing body of work that spans various genres and formats, Asa Butterfield has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary cinema and television, continuing to captivate viewers with his compelling performances and charismatic presence.
Filmography
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Your Christmas or Mine?
2022 • James
Ender's Game
2013 • Ender Wiggin
Journey's End
2017 • Raleigh
The House of Tomorrow (2019)
2019 • Sebastian Prendergast
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
2016 • Jacob Portman
Greed
2019 • Finn McCreadie
X+Y
2014 • Nathan Ellis
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
2008 • Bruno
Son of Rambow
2007
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
2010 • Norman Green
10,000 Saints
2015 • Jude Keffy-Horn
All Fun and Games
2023 • Marcus
Then Came You
2018 • Calvin
Your Christmas or Mine 2
2023 • James
The Space Between Us
2017 • Gardner Elliot
The Wolfman
2010
Flux Gourmet
2022 • Billy Rubin
Choose or Die
2022 • Isaac
Slaughterhouse Rulez
2018 • Willoughby Blake
Hugo
2011 • Hugo Cabret
Time Freak
2018 • Stillman
Unchosen
2026 • Adam