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Gerard Butler

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*.

November 1969: Gerard Butler's Birth

In November 1969, Gerard James Butler was born in Paisley, Scotland, the youngest of three children to Margaret and Edward Butler.

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2010: Supported Mary's Meals

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.

October 2011: Divided Time Between Los Angeles and Glasgow

Since October 2011, Gerard Butler has divided his time between Los Angeles and Glasgow.

2011: Joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

In 2011, Gerard Butler became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch.

2011: Played in Charity Match for Celtic F.C.

In 2011, Gerard Butler played in a charity match for Celtic F.C.

February 2012: Completed Treatment for Substance Abuse

In February 2012, it was announced that Gerard Butler had completed a course of treatment for substance abuse of painkillers at a rehabilitation facility.

August 2013: Bought Stake in Jamaica Tallawahs

In August 2013, Gerard Butler bought an equity stake in the Jamaica Tallawahs cricket team.

2014: Visited Mary's Meals Programme in Liberia

In 2014, Gerard Butler visited the Mary's Meals programme in Liberia.

November 2018: Home Destroyed in Woolsey Fire

In November 2018, Gerard Butler's home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire in California.

2023: Promotional videos for Scotland rugby

In 2023, Gerard Butler was involved with promotional videos for the Scotland rugby.

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