Paul Butler was an American actor who is best known for Reign Over Me, Glengarry Glen Ross, and The Rookie. He was born on March 12, 1942, in Pennsylvania, USA, and passed away on January 12, 2010, in Manhattan, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Details about Paul Butler’s personal and family life are limited. He grew up in Pennsylvania and had a passion for acting from a young age, which led him to pursue a career in film and television. While information on his family is scarce, he is remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Career
Paul Butler had a diverse acting career, featuring in both films and television series. He is particularly noted for his role in The Blues Brothers, although his scenes in the original cut were deleted but restored in later versions. Butler played various characters throughout the 1990s and 2000s, showcasing his range as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Paul Butler passed away on January 12, 2010, in Manhattan, New York. His legacy lives on through his memorable roles in film and television, and he is remembered as a talented performer who left a mark in several significant movies. Fans continue to appreciate his performances, celebrating his contributions to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Romeo Is Bleeding | 1993-09-13 | Skouras |
| Reign Over Me | 2007-03-22 | George Johnson |
| The Insider | 1999-10-28 | Charlie Phillips |
| He Said, She Said | 1991-02-22 | Al, at the Deli |
| To Sleep with Anger | 1990-10-12 | Gideon |
| Glengarry Glen Ross | 1992-09-15 | Policeman |
| Vanishing Son II | 1994-07-23 | Estabrook |
| Vanishing Son III | 1994-07-30 | Estabrook |
| Tadpole | 2002-07-19 | Professor Sherman |
| Homicide | 1991-05-28 | Commissioner Walker |
| The Spook Who Sat by the Door | 1973-09-21 | Do-Daddy Dean |
| Dummy | 1979-05-27 | Sgt. Alonzo Hobbs |
| Strictly Business | 1991-11-08 | Leroy Halloran |
| Silver Bullet | 1985-10-10 | Edgar Rounds |
| Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead | 2007-09-26 | Detective |
| Confess | 2005-01-01 | Agent Davis |
| Color of Justice | 1997-09-07 | Stan |
| State and Main | 2000-08-26 | Real Judge |
| The Spanish Prisoner | 1997-12-03 | Bookbinder |
| Things Change | 1988-10-21 | Gas Station Owner |
| Old Enough | 1984-08-24 | Security Guard |
| Tracey Ullman Takes on New York | 1993-10-09 | Jay Levine |
| Off Beat | 1986-04-10 | Jordan |
| Vanishing Son | 1994-03-02 | Estabrook |
| It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice | 1994-12-31 | Shylock |
| The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez | 1991-12-04 | Narc |
| The Rookie | 1990-12-07 | Captain Hargate |
| Crime Story | 1986-09-19 | Det. Walter Clemmons |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Trial Judge Tyler B. Ashford |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Judge Edmond Francis |