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William J. Butler

Actor / Screenwriter | * 01/01/1860 († 67, 01/27/1927) | Ireland (Ireland)
William J. Butler (1860 – 27 January 1927) was an Irish silent film actor. He appeared in more than 260 films between 1908 and 1917. An Irish immigrant to the United States, moved his family from Ohio to Hollywood, California in 1908. On Broadway, Butler performed in The Serio-Comic Governess (1904), The Great Divide (1906), and Pippa Passes (1906). At the age of 48, he wanted to get involved in a new industry called motion pictures. He appeared in more than 200 silent films. He made frequent appearances in films made by famed silent film producer/director D. W. Griffith, who made more than 500 films beginning in 1908. In addition to acting, Butler was a crew member and screenwriter of early films. William's son, Larry Butler, born in Akron, Ohio, just before the family's move to Hollywood. Larry grew up in the film business, dropped out of Burbank High School to work with his father on special effects projects. In 1940, Larry won his first of two Oscars. He was nominated five times for Oscars. His first Oscar was for special effects work done on The Thief of Baghdad. Larry is credited with inventing the blue screen and the traveling matte, both processes were necessary for all special effects and are used today. Butler's grandsons, Michael C. Butler and David Butler, became... ()
Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Romance / Love
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Movies with William J. Butler as Actor(51)

as Amos1916 Susie Snowflake
as Deacon White1915 Toys of Destiny
as The Chief of the Secret Service1915 More Than Friends
as Manager of the Opposing Team1914 Strongheart
as Priscilla's Father (Prologue)1914 Brute Force
as Major Homer Putnam - Mrs. Ives' Sweetheart1914 The Wife
as The Doctor1913 The Strong Man's Burden
as Sam Miller - the Grandfather1913 The Enemy's Baby
as The Oil Syndicate Officer1913 A Timely Interception
as First Creditor1913 Red Hicks Defies the World
as A Diplomat1913 The Stolen Treaty
as The Lawyer1913 The Crook and the Girl
as The Outcast Son's Father1913 The Law and His Son
as Policeman / In Audience1913 Almost a Wild Man
as The Father1913 In Diplomatic Circles
as A Fisherman1912 A Voice from the Deep
as An Actor1912 When the Fire-Bells Rang
as Uncle William1912 He Must Have a Wife
as Hank's Sweetheart's Father1912 Hot Stuff
as In Crowd1912 The Speed Demon
as Dad1912 Getting Rid of Trouble
as The Benefactor1912 The Engagement Ring
as The First Older Brother1912 Gold and Glitter
as On Street1912 The Would-Be Shriner
as The Widower1912 In the Aisles of the Wild
as A servant1911 The Rose of Kentucky
as At Party1911 The Long Road
as A Guest1911 Saved from Himself
as One of the Husband's Chums1911 Why He Gave Up
as Father1911 The Squaw's Love
as Fisherman1911 Fisher Folks
as Old Ben1911 Swords and Hearts
as Policeman1911 The Miser's Heart
as Charles A. Franklin1911 Comrades
as The Uncle's Friend1911 The Diving Girl
as Maitre D'1911 The Manicure Lady
as Young Woman's Family1911 The Making of a Man
as The Piano Store Owner1910 Sunshine Sue
as The Pastor1910 Muggsy Becomes a Hero
as The Colored Servant1910 The House with Closed Shutters
as A Doctor1910 A Flash of Light
as The Doctor1910 The Usurer
1910 Wilful Peggy
as Edith's Employer1910 A Plain Song
1910 Serious Sixteen
as In Second Shop1910 A Child of the Ghetto
1909 They Would Elope
as A Patrician1909 The Slave
1909 A Corner in Wheat
as The Attorney / Man in Bar (uncredited)1909 A Trap for Santa Claus
1908 The Taming of the Shrew

Full Name: William Butler
Born: Sunday, 01/01 1860 (January) in Ireland (Ireland)
Died: Thursday, 01/27 1927 (January) in New York City (aged: 67)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Other names for William J. Butler (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"William Butler"
"W.J. Butler"
"W. J. Butler"
William J. Butler frequently works together with these people:
D.W. Griffith (29x, Crew)
Mack Sennett (26x, Crew)
Kate Bruce (19x, Actress)
Edward Dillon (19x, Actor)
Dell Henderson (17x, Actor)
Claire McDowell (16x, Actress)
Billy Bitzer (15x, Crew)
Alfred Paget (13x, Actor)
Charles West (12x, Actor)
Henry B. Walthall (11x, Actor)
Mabel Normand (11x, Actress)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:479732, Added: 10/02/2018, Last updated: 04/25/2024