United Kingdom, April 19 -- Austin Butler's father had a "fundamental influence" on him growing up.

The 33-year-old actor recalled that when he was a child, his dad David exhibited a type of lifestyle that affected him in a positive way and ensured he developed a passion for the outdoors.

He told The Times: "My dad's a very practical man. His lifestyle has influenced me on a fundamental level. When I was growing up, he would take me to Arizona, where my grandparents lived.

"That variety [my father] showed me by helping me ride a motorbike, ride horses or going to the countryside."

Austin started his career as a teenager with small appearances on shows such as 'Hannah Montana' on Disney Channel opposite Miley Cyrus and Nickelodeon's 'Z...