Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gerard Butler
Discover the career path of Gerard Butler, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Gerard Butler is a Scottish actor and film producer who transitioned from law studies to acting in the mid-1990s. He started with minor roles in films like *Mrs. Brown* and *Tomorrow Never Dies*. He gained prominence in 2000, starring as Count Dracula in *Dracula 2000*. Butler portrayed Attila the Hun in a miniseries and appeared in films such as *Reign of Fire* and *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life*. A notable role was his portrayal of Erik, The Phantom, in the 2004 musical film *The Phantom of the Opera*.
1997: Role in Tomorrow Never Dies
In 1997, Gerard Butler had a small role in the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies".
1997: Film Debut in Mrs. Brown
In 1997, Gerard Butler made his film debut as Billy Connolly's character's younger brother in "Mrs Brown".
1997: Early Roles in Film
In 1997, Gerard Butler took on small roles in "Mrs Brown" and the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies."
1998: Role in Tale of the Mummy
In 1998, Gerard Butler appeared in "Tale of the Mummy."
2000: Moving to Los Angeles
At age 30, in 2000, Gerard Butler decided to move to Los Angeles, where he won parts in Dracula 2000, Tomb Raider 2, Dear Frankie and Phantom of the Opera.
2000: Starring in Dracula 2000
In 2000, Gerard Butler starred as Count Dracula in the gothic horror film "Dracula 2000."
2001: Role in Attila
In 2001, Gerard Butler played Attila the Hun in the miniseries "Attila."
2003: Roles in Lara Croft and Timeline
In 2003, Gerard Butler appeared in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life" and "Timeline".
2004: Role in The Phantom of the Opera
In 2004, Gerard Butler played Erik, The Phantom, in Joel Schumacher's musical "The Phantom of the Opera."
2005: Other Projects
In 2005, Gerard Butler was involved in other projects including Dear Frankie, The Game of Their Lives and Beowulf & Grendel.
2006: Starring in 300
In 2006, Gerard Butler starred as Spartan King Leonidas in the Warner Bros. production "300", which is often described as his breakthrough role.
2007: Roles in Butterfly on a Wheel and P.S. I Love You
In 2007, Gerard Butler appeared in "Butterfly on a Wheel" and "P.S. I Love You".
2007: Breakthrough Role in 300
In 2007, Gerard Butler gained wider recognition for his portrayal of King Leonidas in Zack Snyder's film "300."
2008: Appearances in Nim's Island and RocknRolla
In 2008, Gerard Butler appeared in "Nim's Island" and "RocknRolla".
2009: Starring in Gamer, The Ugly Truth and Law Abiding Citizen
In 2009, Gerard Butler starred in "Gamer", "The Ugly Truth" and "Law Abiding Citizen", which he also co-produced.
2010: Voice Acting in How to Train Your Dragon Franchise
In 2010, Gerard Butler began lending his voice to the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise.
2010: Starring in The Bounty Hunter and voice acting in How to Train Your Dragon
In 2010, Gerard Butler starred in "The Bounty Hunter" and did voice acting for the animated film "How to Train Your Dragon".
2010: Support for Mary's Meals Charity
Since 2010, Gerard Butler has supported the charity Mary's Meals.
August 2011: Writing Songs and Recording an Album
As of August 2011, Gerard Butler was writing songs and in the process of recording an album while filming "Playing for Keeps".
2011: Charity Match for Celtic F.C.
In 2011, Gerard Butler played in a charity match for Celtic F.C., a football club he has supported since childhood.
2011: Roles in Coriolanus and Machine Gun Preacher
In 2011, Gerard Butler portrayed Tullus Aufidius in "Coriolanus" and Sam Childers in "Machine Gun Preacher."
2013: Starring in Olympus Has Fallen
In 2013, Gerard Butler starred as Secret Service agent Mike Banning in the action thriller "Olympus Has Fallen".
2014: Reprising role as Stoick in How to Train Your Dragon 2
In 2014, Gerard Butler reprised his voice role as Stoick in "How to Train Your Dragon 2".
2014: Visit to Mary's Meals Programme in Liberia
In 2014, Gerard Butler visited the Mary's Meals programme in Liberia.
2017: Role in Geostorm
In 2017, Gerard Butler had an action film role in "Geostorm".
2018: Role in Den of Thieves
In 2018, Gerard Butler had an action film role in "Den of Thieves".
2018: Starring in Hunter Killer
Late in 2018, Gerard Butler starred as Commander Joe Glass in the film "Hunter Killer".
2023: Role in Plane
In 2023, Gerard Butler had an action film role in "Plane".
January 2024: Announcement to Reprise Stoick Role
In January 2024, Gerard Butler was announced to reprise his role as Stoick in the live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon".
2025: Release Date for How to Train Your Dragon Remake
In 2025, the live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" is set to be released, featuring Gerard Butler.
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