Asa Butterfield: 14 facts about the Sex Education star you need to know

1. Who is Asa Butterfield? Get to know the Sex Education star here

Asa Butterfield is quickly establishing himself as a bit of an icon. The young star may be gaining a whole new legion of fans right now thanks to his 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]

2. How old is Asa Butterfield?

Asa Butterfield is 25 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]

3. How tall is Asa Butterfield?

Asa Butterfield is 6 feet tall. That's around is 1.83 metres. [Photo Jim Spellman/Getty Images]

4. What is Asa Butterfield’s star sign?

Asa Butterfield is an early April baby. This makes him an Aries. [Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage via Getty Images]

5. Where is Asa Butterfield from? Is he British?

Asa Butterfield is of British nationality. He is from Islington in London in the UK. [Photo via Instagram]

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6. Who plays Otis in Sex Education 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. Asa has been acting in film and TV for over a decade. [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]

Asa Butterfield Norman Green actor Nanny McPhee

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]

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]

12. Who is Asa Butterfield dating?

Asa Butterfield currently appears to be single. However, he could be dating someone in private. [Photo via Instagram]

13. What is Asa Butterfield’s net worth?

Asa Butterfield's exact net worth is not publicly know. Some websites estimates that the star, who has appeared in a number of big films and TV shows throughout his career so far, has a net worth of around $5,000,000. As the lead actor in one of Netflix's most popular TV shows, Asa's pay per episode fee for Sex Education will also have no doubt contributed to his net worth considerably. [Photo via Instagram]

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14. 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]

15. 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]