Paul Butcher Biography: Wife, Age, Movies & TV Shows, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Nationality

Paul Butcher is a well-known American former child actor and singer, recognized for his role as Dustin Brooks, the younger brother of Zoey Brooks, on the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 (2005–2008).

He began acting at age 7 and appeared in numerous TV shows, films, and voice roles before stepping away from the industry around 2016.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Paul Matthew Hawke Butcher
• Stage Name: Paul Butcher
• Born: February 14, 1994
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Orange County, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Mixed
• Occupation: Former Actor, Singer
• Height: 174 cm (5 feet 8½ inches)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Paul Butcher and Jacqueline Butcher
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Wendy Morris
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Paul Matthew Hawke Butcher was born on February 14, 1994, in Orange County, California, United States. He was brought up by his parents Paul Butcher, a former NFL linebacker, and Jacqueline Butcher (née Ricottone) in an American family with mixed European heritage including Italian, Hungarian, German, and Croatian roots.

Details about siblings are not widely documented. His ethnicity is mixed and his religion is Christianity. He started acting at a young age, debuting at 7 in 2001, which shifted his focus from traditional schooling to performing arts and on-set education during his child acting career.

Career

Paul Butcher launched his acting career in 2001 with guest roles in shows like The Bernie Mac Show, Six Feet Under, and That ’70s Show.

He gained widespread recognition as Dustin Brooks in Zoey 101 across four seasons, appearing in 61 episodes. He voiced characters in animated films like Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) and Meet the Robinsons (2007), and played young versions of characters in movies such as The Number 23 (2007) alongside Jim Carrey.

Other notable credits include guest spots on ER, Bones, Criminal Minds, and American Dad. He also pursued singing and voice acting. Active from 2001 to 2016, he has since stepped back from acting, occasionally sharing updates on social media while crediting his faith and past experiences.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @paulbutcher

Personal Life

Paul Butcher is 32. His height is 174 cm. He is married to Wendy Morris since 2024. No past serious relationships are prominently detailed publicly. He has no children.

Paul maintains a low-profile life post-acting, focusing on personal growth, faith — often expressing gratitude to God — and occasional content sharing about his past roles and interests like Disney and Universal Studios.

Net Worth

Paul Butcher‘s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD. His income primarily comes from residuals and royalties from Zoey 101 and other Nickelodeon projects.

Earnings from guest roles in TV series like Criminal Minds, Bones, and ER also contribute, along with voice acting in animated films such as Ice Age: The Meltdown and Meet the Robinsons. Film appearances including The Number 23 and additional revenue from singing pursuits, occasional endorsements, and social media presence round out his income.