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17 Things You Ought To Know About "13 Reasons Why" And "To All The Boys" Actor Ross Butler

Ross is a man of many talents.

1. To start, one of Ross Butler's earliest recurring roles was Brett Willis on Disney's K.C. Undercover, alongside Zendaya.

Zendaya and Ross Butler in K.C. Undercover

2. Since then, he has made a name for himself with leading roles in 13 Reasons Why, the To All the Boys franchise and Shazam! to name a few.

Katherine Langford and Ross Butler in 13 Reasons Why

3. He was originally cast as Reggie Mantle in Season 1 of Riverdale but left the show due to filming conflicts with13 Reasons Why. Charles Melton took over the role in his place.

4. Prior to pursuing his dreams of acting, he studied engineering for a short time at Ohio State University.

Ross Butler at Joshua Tree

5. The actor celebrates his birthday on May 17, making him a Taurus.

Ross Butler on the red carpet

6. Ross is originally from Singapore and eventually made the move to the US with his family, where he settled in Virginia and then later in California.

Ross Butler on the red carpet

7. With 10 million followers and counting on the 'gram alone, Ross regularly posts his workout regimen, behind-the-scenes photos, and snapshots from his adventures around the globe.

8. He actually has a close friendship IRL with his To All the Boys co-star Noah Centineo.

9. Ross is pretty talented when it comes to art and can draw up a storm.

10. Plus, he also has a knack for music and often posts covers on his IG feed either singing or playing guitar or piano.

11. One of his favorite authors to read? Neil Gaiman. He considers him "a genius when it comes to mythology."

Ross Butler at an event

12. He revealed the qualities he finds most attractive in a potential partner are "women that have a curiosity and appreciation for life."

Ross Butler on the red carpet

13. Ross has a staggering height of 6'3".

Ross Butler at an event

14. In August 2021, he appeared in Kane Brown's music video for "One Mississippi."

15. He has a love for doggos and often shares adorable photos with his cute four-legged friends.

16. He recently served as a 2022 SAG Awards Ambassador with actor Alexandra Daddario.

Ross Butler and Alexandra Daddario at the SAG Awards

17. And finally, he aspires "to be a role model for the younger Asian generation."

Ross Butler on the red carpet