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Asa Butterfield: 13 facts about the Sex Education star you need to know
From his age and height to his previous roles, get to know actor Asa Butterfield here.
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1. Who is Asa Butterfield? Get to know the Sex Education star here
Asa Butterfield is one of the the most successful stars of his generation. The young star may be best known now for playing the lead role in 'Sex Education’ but he’s actually been on our screens for years. Find out his age, height and everything else about him here. [Alamy]
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2. How old is Asa Butterfield?
Asa Butterfield is 26 years old. He was born on April 1st, 1997. His early April birthday makes him an Aries, in case you were wondering! [Photo via Dominik Bindl/Getty Images]
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3. How tall is Asa Butterfield?
Asa Butterfield is 6 feet tall. That's around is 1.83 metres. [Photo Jim Spellman/Getty Images]
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4. How to pronounce Asa Butterfield’s name?
Asa Butterfield’s name is pronounced AY-sah. The name Asa is of Hebrew origin, which means ‘doctor’ or ‘healer’. [Alamy]
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5. Where is Asa Butterfield from? Is he British?
Asa Butterfield is of British nationality. He is from Islington in London in the UK. Asa's dad is a copywriter and his mum is a pyschologist. Asa studied at Stoke Newington School before becoming an actor. [Photo via Instagram]
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6. Asa Butterfield will return for Sex Education season 4 on Netflix
Asa Butterfield stars as Otis in Sex Education on Netflix. Otis is a socially awkward teenager who sets up his own sex clinic at school with the help of some friends. Otis played the role for four seasons. The show has now ended with its fourth season in September 2023. [Photo via Netflix]
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7. Who plays Bruno in The Boy in Striped Pyjamas?
Asa Butterfield acts the role of Bruno in The Boy in Striped Pyjamas. Bruno is the son of a Nazi commandant who befriends a Jewish boy. Asa was just 11 years old when he starred in it alongside Vera Farmiga and David Thewlis. [Photo via Miramax Films]
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8. Who plays Norman in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang?
Asa Butterfield takes on the part of Norman Green in Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang. Norman is the eldest of the Green children who Nanny McPhee looks after. Emma Thompson and Maggie Gylenhaal were also in the film. [Photo via Universal Pictures]
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9. Who plays Hugo in Hugo?
Asa Butterfield is Hugo Cabret in Hugo. Hugo tells the story of a young orphan trying to solve the mysteries his father left behind. Asa was nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award for his performance in the film. Chloë Grace Moretz was also in it. [Photo via Paramount Pictures]
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10. Who plays Ender in Ender’s Game?
Asa Butterfield plays the titular role of Captain Andrew Ender Wiggin in Ender’s Game. Ender is a gifted child who is primed to help combat an alien invasion. Asa trained at NASA to prepare for the film. Hailee Steinfeld, Viola Davis and Harrison Ford also star in it. [Photo via Summit Entertainment]
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11. Who plays Jake in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children?
Asa Butterfield acts the role of Jacob "Jake" Portman in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Jake has the ability to see invisible Hollows. Eva Green and Chris O’Dowd are also in the film. [Photo via 20th Century Fox]
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12. Asa Butterfield was almost cast as Spider-Man instead of Tom Holland
In 2015, Collider reported that Asa was shortlisted to play the iconic role of Spider-Man with stars including Nat Wolff, Timothée Chalamet and Tom Holland. The role eventually went to Tom. Asa said that it was "tough" not being cast but that it worked out for the best because he wouldn't have been able to Sex Education and Spider-Man. [@asabopp via Instagram]
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13. Is Asa Butterfield on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat?
Asa Butterfield is on all major social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. You can follow him via @asabopp on Instagram and @asabfb on Twitter. Asa uses Snapchat but his account is private. [Photo via Instagram]
