About Gerard Butler
Meet Gerard James Butler, a Scottish actor and film producer who first entered the spotlight in the late 1990s. After studying law, Butler decided to pursue a career in acting, appearing in small roles in films like "Mrs. Brown," "Tomorrow Never Dies," and "Tale of the Mummy."
In 2000, Butler took on the iconic role of Count Dracula in the gothic horror film "Dracula 2000," and in 2001, he played the legendary warrior Attila the Hun in the miniseries "Attila." Over the next few years, Butler appeared in a string of successful films, including "Reign of Fire," "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life," and the adaptation of Michael Crichton's "Timeline."
In 2004, Butler earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Erik, The Phantom in Joel Schumacher's film adaptation of the musical "The Phantom of the Opera," earning a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor. But it was his role as King Leonidas in Zack Snyder's "300" that truly catapulted Butler to international stardom. His powerful performance earned him nominations for an Empire Award for Best Actor and a Saturn Award for Best Actor, as well as a win for MTV Movie Award for Best Fight.
Since then, Butler has lent his voice to the beloved "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise as Stoick the Vast, and has played Secret Service agent Mike Banning in the action thriller series "Olympus Has Fallen," "London Has Fallen," "Angel Has Fallen," and the upcoming "Night Has Fallen." He's also taken on diverse roles in films like "Coriolanus," a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, and "Machine Gun Preacher," where he played real-life military leader Sam Childers. With his charisma and versatility, Gerard Butler continues to captivate audiences around the world.
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Movie Credits
Gerard Butler has appeared in 69 movies.
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TV Credits
Gerard Butler has appeared in 23 TV Series.
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