Gerard Butler

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Name:
Gerard Butler
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(55 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, U.K.
Height:
6'2 ft ()
Weight:
187 lb (85 kg)
Relationship:
single
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(characteristic)
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Gerard Butler's Biography

Gerard Butler is a renowned Scottish actor who conquered Hollywood. Butler's a versatile actor who tackles everything from gritty crime thrillers to tearjerkers to musicals. But he truly shines as ruthless warriors, daring criminals, and fearless athletes. His net worth is over $40 million.
Pictured: Gerard Butler
Pictured: Gerard Butler

Childhood and Youth

Gerard James Butler was born on November 13, 1969, in the small Scottish town of Paisley. He was the youngest out of three children born to Margaret and Edward Butler. The boy's father worked at a local betting shop. When Gerard turned 6, his family relocated to Montreal, Canada. A year later, his parents' marriage crumbled, and Gerard's mother returned to Scotland with the children.
Gerard Butler in his childhood
Gerard Butler in his childhood
The boy had not seen his father until he turned 16 when his dad called him to set up a meeting in a Glasgow restaurant. The meeting left young Butler in tears for hours. 'That emotion showed me how much pain can sit in this body of yours – pain and sorrow you don't know you have until it's unleashed,' the actor later confessed. The reunion brought the two close again, and they developed a warm relationship.
Gerard Butler in his youth
Gerard Butler in his youth
Gerard started considering his career options as a teen when he began making waves in Scottish Youth Theatre. But a scholarship to study law at the University of Glasgow School of Law made Gerard rethink his path.

In his student years, Gerard became the President of his University's Law Society. Around the same time, Gerard fronted his rock band called "Speed."
As a student, Gerard headed his University's Law Society
As a student, Gerard headed his University's Law Society
At 22, Butler was dealt a devastating blow. He lost his father to cancer.
I had gone from a 16-year-old who couldn't wait to grasp life to a 22-year-old who didn't care if he died in his sleep.
Before his final year of law school, Butler took a gap year to travel to California. He worked various jobs in the US, traveled extensively, and by his own admission, drank heavily – so much so that he was once arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct.
Gerard was once arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct.
Gerard was once arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct.
After graduating from his University, Butler got a job as a trainee lawyer at a law firm in Edinburgh. Back from California, he couldn't shake his heavy drinking habit and missed countless workdays. Just one week before qualifying as a lawyer, Butler was fired. That's when the now-unemployed 25-year-old decided to move to London and chase his secret dream of becoming a famous actor.

Acting Career

Initially, Gerard struggled to land even a single role, so he worked as a waiter and as a counterman at fairs. Then he ran into an old friend who was a casting director. Fascinated by the imposing Scot, she invited him to audition for a part in Shakespeare's «Coriolanus», directed by Steven Berkoff. Berkoff was so impressed with Butler's enthusiasm that he cast the novice actor on the spot.
Butler's lead in the theatrical version of «Trainspotting», the famous novel by Irvine Welsh, was a big break for him
Butler's lead in the theatrical version of «Trainspotting», the famous novel by Irvine Welsh, was a big break for him
Getting cast as the lead in «Trainspotting» was a huge break for Butler on stage. The stage adaptation of Irvine Welsh's famous novel was presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
«Dracula 2000». Gerard Butler: behind the scenes
2 years later Butler relocated to Los Angeles, where he soon starred in «Dracula 2000» with Jonny Lee Miller, «Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life» with Angelina Jolie and «Timeline» with Paul Walker.

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2003 Joel Schumacher, a known blockbuster director, offered Butler the role of the mysterious Phantom in the screen version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's «The Phantom of the Opera». Gerard, having had zero experience in music apart from his rock band, started to take singing classes.
Gerard Butler in the musical «The Phantom of the Opera»
Gerard Butler in the musical «The Phantom of the Opera»
Success came quickly: Schumacher was impressed by the audition and confirmed Butler as the leading actor. And although «The Phantom of the Opera» is far from being the best musical adaptation, it was a perfect way for Butler to try his hand at something new.
By 2005 Butler had already made a name for himself in Hollywood
By 2005 Butler had already made a name for himself in Hollywood
In 2005 the established Hollywood actor appeared in two minor films: «The Game of Their Lives « and «Beowulf & Grendel».
Gerard Butler in «300»
Gerard Butler in «300»
2007 proved to be Butler's breakout year. He starred as King Leonidas in Zack Snyder's historical blockbuster «300», depicting the legendary battle of Spartan warriors against the Persian Empire.
«300». This is Sparta!
Landing roles in the thriller «Butterfly on a Wheel» with Pierce Brosnan and Maria Bello, plus the romantic hit «P.S. I love you» with Hilary Swank, further boosted Butler's career.
Butler's participation in the thriller «Butterfly on a Wheel» the same year was a successful development in his career
Butler's participation in the thriller «Butterfly on a Wheel» the same year was a successful development in his career
Butler struck gold again with his role in Guy Ritchie's dark crime comedy «RocknRolla», still considered a career highlight.
«RocknRolla»: Gerard Butler and Thandie Newton dance scene
Gerard never shied away from tackling new roles and experimenting with different characters. In 2009, he delivered equally convincing performances in the sci-fi thriller «Gamer» and the raunchy romantic comedy «The Ugly Truth».
«Gamer»: Gerard Butler fight scene
Audiences especially praised his role as a vengeful father in the action-thriller «Law Abiding Citizen» (2009). Despite obvious plot holes, the standoff between his unprincipled character and the prosecutor (Jamie Foxx) held the viewers in suspense till the very end. In 2010 Butler took part in the comedy-action «The Bounty Hunter» with his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Aniston, ironically, portraying his ex-wife.
Gerard Butler in «Law Abiding Citizen»
Gerard Butler in «Law Abiding Citizen»
While filming Gabriele Muccino's «Playing for Keeps» in 2011, Butler announced plans for his own musical album, which never materialized. His subsequent injuries may have derailed any musical ambitions.
Gerard Butler in»Playing for Keeps»
Gerard Butler in»Playing for Keeps»
That same December, Gerard was hospitalized after being hit by a massive wave on the set of «Chasing Mavericks». Soon after, while filming «Olympus Has Fallen» with Aaron Eckhart and Morgan Freeman, Butler broke two neck bones but didn't realize it until he got an MRI.

In February 2012 Butler was put in rehab to treat his painkiller addiction. After the «Chasing Mavericks» incident, he became dependent on prescribed painkillers and couldn't handle the side effects alone.
Gerard Butler in «Chasing Mavericks»
Gerard Butler in «Chasing Mavericks»
Two years later, Butler starred in the «Olympus Has Fallen» sequel – the action thriller «London Has Fallen». He also portrayed Seth, the God of the Red Desert, in the fantasy blockbuster «Gods of Egypt» with Geoffrey Rush. In 2016 the actor appeared in the drama «A Family Man», and soon got the lead in Dean Devlin's disaster movie «Geostorm», but overall received a number of negative reviews.

«Den of Thieves» premiered in January 2018, with Butler playing the leader of an elite LAPD unit.

Butler's still at the top of his game, with multiple projects keeping him busy. He's currently working on a «Den of Thieves» sequel and preparing for the premiere of «Hunter Killer» (2018), where he teamed up with Gary Oldman.
Butler still remains at the peak of his career
Butler still remains at the peak of his career

Gerard Butler's Private Life

Gerard Butler isn't just a brilliant actor – he's also a notorious ladies' man whose romantic history keeps tabloid readers guessing. He typically dated models and TV personalities – people in his league of fame. He also dated actresses like Jennifer Aniston back in 2008. Once, in 2009, he was even spotted with scandalous Lindsay Lohan.
Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston
Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston
In 2014, Butler found some stability with interior designer Morgan Brown. They've broken up several times, but always found their way back to each other.
Gerard Butler and Morgan Brown
Gerard Butler and Morgan Brown
Since 2010 Butler has been a member of Mary's Meals, a charity dedicated to fighting hunger in developing countries. In 2014 the actor traveled to Liberia as a part of their mission.
Butler is a member of the charity «Mary's Meals»
Butler is a member of the charity «Mary's Meals»

Gerard Butler now

In 2019, he'll wrap filming on «Angel Has Fallen», continuing Mike Banning's story as the former head of the President's Protection Detail and badass U.S. Army Ranger. The same year he will once again voice Stoick the Vast, the leader of the Vikings, in «How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.»

Gerard Butler: latest news and articles

  • Butler always has a serious roles and almost every time main roles.
    2021-05-03 16:21:07
  • Normally Butler is acting only in action movies, you will not see him in melodramas.
    2021-04-16 15:07:25
  • Den of Thieves is not a bad movie. In general with Butler there are good action movies.
    2021-04-01 20:35:02
  • In the movie `300` I hardly recognise Butler and I remember I was in shock when I saw on the credits his name in a main role.
    2021-03-30 08:18:10
  • Butler has many cool roles for example RocknRolla.
    2021-03-29 10:50:05
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