Asa Butterfield (born Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield) is a talented English actor known for his compelling performances in both film and television.
He first gained attention as a child actor in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and later starred in major projects like Hugo, Ender’s Game, and the Netflix series Sex Education, where his nuanced portrayal of Otis Milburn earned him international acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
Essential data
- Full Name: Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield
- Stage Name: Asa Butterfield
- Born: April 1, 1997
- Age: 29 years old
- Birthplace: Islington, London, England
- Nationality: British
- Ethnicity: White British
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Sam Butterfield and Jacqueline Farr
- Siblings: Morgan Butterfield, Loxie Butterfield, Marlie Butterfield
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield was born on April 1, 1997, in Islington, London, England. He grew up in a supportive family raised by his parents, Sam Butterfield, an advertising copywriter, and Jacqueline Farr, a psychologist. His ethnicity is White British.
He has three siblings: his older brother, Morgan Butterfield, and his sisters, Loxie Butterfield and Marlie Butterfield.
Asa attended Stoke Newington School and trained at the Young Actors Theatre Islington from a young age. His religion is Christianity.
Career
Asa Butterfield began his professional path at age seven after joining the Young Actors Theatre Islington. He achieved early success with his lead role in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008).
He earned critical praise for portraying Hugo Cabret in Martin Scorsese’s Hugo (2011) and starred in Ender’s Game (2013) and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016).
His breakthrough television role came as Otis Milburn in the Netflix series Sex Education (2019–2023), which brought him global recognition.
Recent projects include Your Christmas or Mine?, All Fun and Games, Flux Gourmet, Choose or Die Our Hero, Balthazar, Stitch Head (voice), and others in post-production.
He continues to showcase versatility across genres from drama and sci-fi to comedy.
Awards and Nominations
- BAFTA Rising Star Award Nomination
- Critics’ Choice Award Nomination for Best Young Actor/Actress (Hugo)
- Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 – Europe (Entertainment)
Social Media
- Instagram: @asabutterfield
Personal Life
Asa Butterfield, 29, is currently single and prefers to keep his personal matters private. He was previously in a relationship with English actress Ella Purnell from 2015 to 2016.
There were also rumours of a connection with co-star Mimi Keene around 2021, though unconfirmed. He has no children. His height is 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches).
Net Worth
Asa Butterfield’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in films, television series, voice work, and related entertainment projects.
Filmography
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
- Hugo
- Ender’s Game
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
- Sex Education
- Your Christmas or Mine?
- All Fun and Games
- Our Hero, Balthazar
- Stitch Head
- Unchoosen