Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield, born on April 1, 1997, in Islington, London, is an English actor recognized for his performances in film and television. He gained initial recognition for his role in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) and has since starred in notable projects such as Hugo (2011), Ender’s Game (2013), and the Netflix series Sex Education (2019–2023).
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield |
| Date of Birth | April 1, 1997 |
| Place of Birth | Islington, London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupations | Actor |
| Partner | Currently single |
| Children | None |
| Net Worth | Estimated $5 million |
Early Life and Education
Growing up in Islington, London, Asa is the son of psychologist Jacqueline Farr and advertising copywriter Sam Butterfield. He attended Stoke Newington School and began acting at the Young Actors Theatre Islington at the age of seven.
Career
Asa Butterfield’s career began early, with roles in TV projects like After Thomas (2006) and the film Son of Rambow (2007). His performance as Bruno in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) earned him critical acclaim and put him on the map.
Between 2008 and 2009, Butterfield also played Mordred in the BBC series Merlin, demonstrating his versatility with a complex, recurring role.
He continued to gain momentum with Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) before landing the lead in Martin Scorsese’s Hugo (2011). Butterfield followed this with starring roles in Ender’s Game (2013) and A Brilliant Young Mind (2014).
Butterfield also appeared in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016) and The Space Between Us (2017).
From 2019-2023, he achieved widespread recognition as Otis Milburn in the Netflix series Sex Education, a role that solidified his status as a prominent and versatile actor.
Personal Life
Asa Butterfield is known to maintain a private personal life. He is not publicly known to be in a relationship and does not have any children. Outside of acting, he co-developed the iPad game Racing Blind and enjoys playing musical instruments.
Net Worth
As of 2025, Asa Butterfield’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million, derived from his acting career and related ventures.
Filmography
Some of Asa Butterfield’s notable works include:
Film:
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
- Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)
- Hugo (2011)
- Ender’s Game (2013)
- A Brilliant Young Mind (2014)
- Ten Thousand Saints (2015)
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
- The Space Between Us (2017)
- Journey’s End (2017)
Television:
- Merlin (2008–2009)
- Sex Education (2019–2023)
Awards and Nominations
Asa Butterfield has received several nominations for his work:
- British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas)
- Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Actor (Hugo)
- Saturn Award nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Hugo)
