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My Take
Asa Butterfield is my favorite kind of child-actor success story: the one who never seemed to chase stardom, just good material. He carried The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas at an age when most kids can barely sit still, then anchored Hugo with those enormous, watchful eyes. What I admire most is his restraint — he underplays where other young actors oversell, letting silence do the heavy lifting. Born in Islington in 1997, he has navigated the awkward leap to adult roles with unusual grace. I suspect his best work is still ahead of him, probably in some quiet character piece nobody sees coming.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Asa Butterfield
- Name (Japanese)
- エイサ・バターフィールド
- Reading
- えいさ・ばたーふぃーるど
- Born
- April 1, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Islington, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas | — | |
| Notable work | Hugo | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Asa Butterfield born?
Born April 1, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Asa Butterfield from?
Asa Butterfield is from Islington, United Kingdom.
What does Asa Butterfield do?
Asa Butterfield works as actor, film actor, television actor.
What is Asa Butterfield known for?
Notable works include The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Hugo.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.