History of Gerard Butler in Timeline
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*.
November 1969: Gerard Butler's Birth in Paisley, Scotland
In November 1969, Gerard James Butler was born in Paisley, Scotland, to Margaret and Edward Butler.
November 1969: Gerard Butler's Birth
In November 1969, Gerard James Butler was born.
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.
October 2010: Guest at Michigan State University
On 15 and 16 October 2010, Gerard Butler was a guest at Michigan State University's Midnight Madness and homecoming American football game, thanks to the popularity of his role as Spartan King Leonidas.
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".
October 2011: Surfing Incident
In October 2011, Gerard Butler was rushed to Stanford University Medical Center after a surfing incident in Mavericks, California.
2011: Member of 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: 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."
February 2012: 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: Equity Stake in Jamaica Tallawahs
In August 2013, Gerard Butler bought an equity stake in the Jamaica Tallawahs cricket team.
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".
November 2018: Home Destroyed in Woolsey Fire
In November 2018, Gerard Butler's home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire in California.
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".
2023: Promotional Videos for Scotland Rugby
In 2023, Gerard Butler was involved with promotional videos for the Scotland rugby team, including for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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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