• Name: Gerard Butler
  • Date of Birth: November 13, 1969
  • Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Mini-bio: Gerard James "Gerry" Butler is a Scottish actor and singer. His acting career began when he was approached in a London coffee shop by actor Steven Berkoff ,who gave him a stage role in the play "Corio...( read more)lanus". He decided to give up law school for acting. His film debut came in 1997 in the movie Mrs. Brown, but he gained notoriety with the 2001 made for TV movie Attila, followed by Wes Craven's Dracula 2000. Other film credits include Reign of Fire (2002), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003), and The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
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Gerard Butler mini-bio: Gerard James "Gerry" Butler is a Scottish actor and singer. His acting career began when he was approached in a London coffee shop by actor Steven Berkoff ,who gave him a stage role in the play "Coriolanus". He decided to give up law school for acting. His film debut came in 1997 in the movie Mrs. Brown, but he gained notoriety with the 2001 made for TV movie Attila, followed by Wes Craven's Dracula 2000. Other film credits include Reign of Fire (2002), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003), and The Phantom of the Opera (2004).

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Gerard Butler Information:
Eye color: Grey-green but often appear blue onscreen
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Nickname(s):Gerry
Notable feature(s): His smile
Education: went to Glasgow University Law School where he studied to be a lawyer/solicitor
Family: Edward Butler (father), Margaret Butler (mother), Lynn Butler (older sister), and Brian Butler (older brother)
Resides in: London (primary residence), New York (owns a loft/apartment here), and Los Angeles (where he spends most of his time)
Religious affiliations: Catholic
Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies: football (soccer), horse riding, skiing, water skiing
Charities/Causes:
Other: Is currently single, but has dated Rosario Dawson (2007), Josie D'Arby, and Yuliya Mayarchuk (both in 2005). Has a pug named Lolita, which he adopted in 2006.



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  • doublexohxautumn
    my dad looks EXACTLY like gerard butler. no lie. everyone we see, even checkout people at drugstores, say "Has anyone ever toldyou that you look like the guy from 300?" but before they even say 300 I say yes he has. Its so funny.
    posted 18 days ago
  • jenpard
    Perfect in everyway! I think that is all that needs to be said....oh and mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...very nice!
    posted 40 days ago
  • soporific2u
    The first movie I ever saw was Dracula 2000...I was hooked ever since! Dont ever stop what your doing, I was so excited when I heard you were playing the Phantom...well,anywho...I will watch whatever comes out with the name Butler attached!
    posted 46 days ago
  • xXxFayeXx
    Heya Gerry your a really awesome actor and i love you in "P.s i love you" i couldn't stop crying with you died lol and you have a really lush accent!

    love you faye

    xxxx
    posted 49 days ago
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  • leggomytivo
    Great scot! I've died and gone to Scotland-- lol. I absolutely am in love with Gerry! I'm proud to be a tart.
    posted 60 days ago
  • TorinkeeperofDisease
    Now you are a HOT scotsman LOL
    and a great actor!
    posted 63 days ago
  • lottieellz101
    think gerry is lush luv him
    posted 87 days ago
  • rammstein4life
    aww he looks so hot in "phantom of the opera"!!!! ^^ ^^
    posted 88 days ago
  • GBgirl
    All I have to say is "GERRY BUTLER ... YUMMMY" :)
    posted 103 days ago

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