Discover the defining moments in the early life of Gerard Butler. From birth to education, explore key events.
Gerard Butler is a Scottish actor and film producer who transitioned to acting in the mid-1990s after initially pursuing law. He began with minor roles in films like *Mrs Brown* and *Tomorrow Never Dies*. He gained recognition in 2000 for his role as Count Dracula in *Dracula 2000*. Butler also starred as Attila the Hun in the miniseries *Attila*, and appeared in films such as *Reign of Fire* and *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life*. Notably, he played Erik, The Phantom in the 2004 musical *The Phantom of the Opera*.
In November 1969, Gerard James Butler was born in Paisley, Scotland, the youngest of three children to Margaret and Edward Butler.
Since 2010, Gerard Butler has supported the charity Mary's Meals.
As of August 2011, Gerard Butler was writing songs and in the process of recording an album while filming Playing for Keeps.
Since October 2011, Gerard Butler has divided his time between Los Angeles and Glasgow.
In 2011, Gerard Butler became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch.
In 2011, Gerard Butler played in a charity match for Celtic F.C.
In February 2012, it was announced that Gerard Butler had completed a course of treatment for substance abuse of painkillers at a rehabilitation facility.
In August 2013, Gerard Butler bought an equity stake in the Jamaica Tallawahs cricket team.
In 2014, Gerard Butler visited the Mary's Meals programme in Liberia.
In November 2018, Gerard Butler's home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire in California.
In 2023, Gerard Butler was involved with promotional videos for the Scotland rugby.