Julia Butters


Julia Butters is an American child actress. She received critical acclaim for her role as Trudi Fraser in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Since 2016, she has starred as Anna-Kat Otto on ABC's sitcom American Housewife.

Early life

Butters was born in Los Angeles, California, to Darrin, and Lorelei Butters.

Career

Butters began her career at the age of two doing commercials. Her first speaking role was the role of Gabby in a Criminal Minds episode of the same name. In 2016, Butters portrayed the recurring role of Ella in the Prime Video series Transparent for eight episodes. Later that year, she began starring in the ABC sitcom American Housewife as Anna-Kat Otto.
When Quentin Tarantino was writing the script of his ninth film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, he spotted Butters on television, and later cast her in the role of precocious child actor Trudi Fraser.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Criminal MindsGabby Hoffer1 episode: "Gabby"
2015–2016Best Friends Whenever5 Year Old CydEpisodes: "When Shelby Met Cyd" and "Fight for the Future: Part 2"
2015–2016TransparentEllaRecurring role; 8 episodes
2016The KicksAshleyEpisode: "Take the Field"
2016–presentAmerican HousewifeAnna-Kat OttoMain role
2016PalsJuliaTelevision film
2020Short CircuitLittle GirlShort Series; Voice Role; Episode: "Fetch"