Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler is a Scottish actor known for his versatile roles in both action and romantic films. He gained fame with performances in '300', 'The Phantom of the Opera', and the 'How to Train Your Dragon' series. Renowned for his distinctive voice and engaging presence,... Read More
Known for
300 (2006)
Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his...
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when...
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 |
How to Train Your Dragon 2The second live-action adaptation of the animated trilogy. Plot TBA. |
Stoick | |
| 2026 |
In the Hand of DanteA Vatican priest discovers Dante's original Divine Comedy manuscript. When asked to authenticate it, writer Nick Tosches steals it, while... |
Louie / Pope Bonifacio VIII | |
| 2026 |
Everyone Is Lying to You for MoneyWith any and all things crypto being pushed by celebrities, influencers, and politicians alike, actor-turned-author and director Ben McKenzie decides... |
Self | |
| 2026 |
Greenland 2: MigrationHaving found the safety of the Greenland bunker after the comet Clarke decimated the Earth, the Garrity family must now... |
John Garrity | |
| 2025 |
How to Train Your DragonOn the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying... |
Stoick | |
| 2025 |
Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your DragonA behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live-action film "How to Train Your Dragon," following writer and director Dean... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Den of Thieves 2: PanteraBig Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous... |
Nicholas 'Big Nick' O'Brien | |
| 2024 |
The Night Before Christmas in WonderlandIt’s St Nick’s turn for an adventure down the rabbit hole. There he meets the Mad Hatter, recast as a... |
St. Nick (voice) | |
| 2024 |
ARK: The Animated SeriesIn a mysterious primeval land populated by dinosaurs and other extinct creatures, people from throughout human history have been resurrected.... |
Gaius Marcellus Nerva (voice) | |
| 2023 |
KandaharAfter his mission is exposed, an undercover CIA operative stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan must fight his way... |
Tom Harris | |
| 2023 |
PlaneAfter a heroic job of successfully landing his storm-damaged aircraft in a war zone, a fearless pilot finds himself between... |
Brodie Torrance | |
| 2022 |
SherriSherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2022 |
Last Seen AliveAfter Will Spann's wife suddenly vanishes at a gas station, his desperate search to find her leads him down a... |
Will Spann | |
| 2021 |
CopshopOn the run from a lethal assassin, a wily con artist devises a scheme to hide out inside a small-town... |
Bob Viddick | |
| 2020 |
GreenlandJohn Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing... |
John Garrity | |
| 2020 |
Love Reaches EverywhereActor Gerard Butler embarks on a life-changing journey to see how his mother's favorite non-profit organization transforms the lives of... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 | Self | ||
| 2019 |
How to Train Your Dragon: HomecomingIt's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New... |
Stoick (voice) | |
| 2019 |
Angel Has FallenAfter a treacherous attack, Secret Service agent Mike Banning is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trumbull. Chased by his... |
Mike Banning | |
| 2019 |
The VanishingThree lighthouse keepers on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland discover something that isn't theirs to keep. |
James | |
| 2019 |
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden WorldAs Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the... |
Stoick (voice) | |
| 2018 |
Patriot Act with Hasan MinhajEvery Sunday, Hasan Minhaj brings an incisive and nuanced perspective to global news, politics and culture in his unique comedy... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2018 |
Hunter KillerUntested American submarine commander, Capt. Joe Glass of the USS Arkansas, is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in... |
Captain Joe Glass | |
| 2018 |
Den of ThievesA gritty crime saga which follows the lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the... |
'Big Nick' O'Brien | |
| 2017 |
GeostormAfter an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world's leaders came together to create an intricate network... |
Jake Lawson | |
| 2017 |
SteveAfter ending his Chicago-based show, Steve Harvey heads to Los Angeles to host a new weekday syndicated program aiming to... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
A Family ManDane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against... |
Dane Jensen | |
| 2016 |
London Has FallenIn London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. |
Mike Banning | |
| 2016 |
Gods of EgyptA common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt. |
Set | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
How to Train Your Dragon 2Five years after uniting the dragons and Vikings of Berk, Hiccup and Toothless soar beyond their homeland, charting the vast... |
Stoick (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Discovering MavericksWinner of the Newport Beach Film Festival 2013 Audience Award, Discovering Mavericks is an epic film that reveals the true... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
The FrameA journey through the world of classic and contemporary cinema. |
King Leonidas | |
| 2013 |
Olympus Has FallenWhen the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced... |
Mike Banning | |
| 2013 |
Movie 43A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of... |
Leprechaun 1 & 2 (segment "Happy Birthday") | |
| 2012 |
Playing for KeepsA former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team in an attempt to get... |
George | |
| 2012 |
Chasing MavericksSurfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks. |
Frosty Hesson | |
| 2012 |
Final Cut: Ladies and GentlemenA film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so... |
(archive footage) | |
| 2011 |
Dragons: Gift of the Night FuryHiccup and Toothless go on an exciting adventure and discover an island of new dragons. |
Stoick the Vast (voice) | |
| 2011 |
Machine Gun PreacherThe true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing biker who finds God and became a crusader for hundreds of... |
Sam Childers | |
| 2011 |
Saturday Night Live: The Best of '09/'10Enjoy some of the bet sketches from SNL's 35th season including Will Forte as MacGruber, Kenan Thompson's Deandre Cole in... |
Unknown character | |
| 2011 |
CoriolanusCaius Martius, aka Coriolanus, is an arrogant and fearsome general who has built a career on protecting Rome from its... |
Tullus Aufidius | |
| 2010 |
Legend of the BoneKnapper DragonHiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon. |
Stoick (voice) | |
| 2010 |
How to Train Your DragonAs the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite... |
Stoick (voice) | |
| 2010 |
The Bounty HunterMilo Boyd, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, thinks he's seeing an upswing in fortune when he gets a call to bring... |
Milo Boyd | |
| 2009 |
Law Abiding CitizenA frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's... |
Clyde Alexander Shelton | |
| 2009 |
The Jay Leno ShowThe Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10 p.m.... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Live from Studio FiveLive from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
GamerMind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners... |
Kable | |
| 2009 |
The Ugly TruthA romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to... |
Mike Chadway | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
Tales of the Black FreighterA mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to... |
The Mariner (voice) | |
| 2008 |
RocknRollaWhen a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London's criminal... |
One-Two | |
| 2008 |
Nim's IslandA young girl inhabits an isolated island with her scientist father and communicates with a reclusive author of the novel... |
Jack Rusoe / Alex Rover | |
| 2007 |
P.S. I Love YouA young widow discovers that her late husband has left her 10 messages intended to help ease her pain and... |
Gerry | |
| 2007 |
Guilty HeartsOver the course of this drama's six separate stories, a variety of couples struggle with the infidelity, dishonesty and heartbreak... |
Peter | |
| 2007 |
Butterfly on a WheelA sociopathic kidnapper methodically pushes a desperate pair of parents to their absolute breaking point. |
Neil Randall | |
| 2007 |
Wrath of GodsWhen Canadian director Sturla Gunnarsson set upon Iceland to film Beowulf & Grendel starring Gerard Butler and Stellan Skarsgard in... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
300A story very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against... |
King Leonidas | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Beowulf & GrendelThe blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of... |
Beowulf | |
| 2005 |
Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's CaligulaThis is a short film based on the 1979 film of the same name. The film is stylized with the... |
Prefect Cassius Chaerea | |
| 2005 |
The Game of Their LivesDuring the 1950 World Cup, the hastily assembled U.S. soccer team enters as heavy underdogs when matched up against the... |
Frank Borghi | |
| 2005 |
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson,... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
The Phantom of the OperaA young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House. |
The Phantom | |
| 2004 |
Dear FrankieNine-year-old Frankie and his single mum Lizzie have been on the move ever since Frankie can remember, most recently arriving... |
The Stranger | |
| 2003 |
TimelineA group of archaeological students become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve their professor. The group... |
Andre Marek | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeOff the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist Lara Croft makes the unexpected discovery of a... |
Terry Sheridan | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Mean Tweets | |
| 2002 |
Reign of FireIn post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons... |
Creedy | |
| 2002 |
HypaSpaceHypaSpace was a weekly entertainment news program about the world of science fiction and fantasy, created by and shown on... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
The JuryThe Jury is a British television serial broadcast in 2002. The series was the first ever to be allowed to... |
Johnnie Donne | |
| 2002 |
ShootersGilly comes out of prison after serving a six year stretch and decides that he will now turn his life... |
Jackie Junior | |
| 2001 |
Jewel of the SaharaSet in a French Foreign Legion Camp circa 1954, the film follows the fantasies of a British captain, desperately missing... |
Captain Charles Belamy | |
| 2001 |
Please!Peter is a novelist who is going out of his mind because his wife and daughter have left him. He's... |
Peter (as Gerry Butler) | |
| 2001 |
AttilaAttila was an American TV miniseries set during the waning days of the Western Roman Empire, in particular during the... |
Attila the Hun | |
| 2001 |
AttilaA vengeful beauty foils the plans of the bloodthirsty Hun warrior to conquer Rome. |
Atila the Hun | |
| 2000 |
Dracula 2000When a team of techno-savvy thieves break into a high-security vault, they don't discover priceless works of art... they find... |
Dracula | |
| 2000 |
Harrison's Flowers1991. Harrison Lloyd, a renowned photojournalist covering the war in Yugoslavia, is reported missing. Sarah, his wife, convinced that he... |
Chris Kumac | |
| 1999 |
Lucy Sullivan Is Getting MarriedComedy-drama series about a woman looking for Mr.Right. |
Gus | |
| 1999 |
One More KissWhen Sarah Hopson realizes her successful high-rise New York lifestyle is devoid of meaning, she packs her bags and heads... |
Sam | |
| 1999 |
The Cherry OrchardMadame Ranevskaya is a spoiled aging aristocratic lady, who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of... |
Yasha | |
| 1998 |
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarThe Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is a British comedy series, which aired on Channel 4 in... |
Marty Claymore | |
| 1998 |
Fast FoodA reformed young man with a steady job, Benny, returns to the city of his youth to find the girl... |
Jacko | |
| 1998 |
Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the MummyCenturies ago, under the sands of ancient Egypt, a Prince was buried and his tomb eternally cursed so that no... |
Burke | |
| 1998 |
Little White LiesThe tragic, unexpected death of David in a car-crash causes the cozy, safe life of gardener Beth to be thrown... |
Peter | |
| 1997 |
Tomorrow Never DiesA deranged media mogul is staging international incidents to pit the world's superpowers against each other. Now James Bond must... |
HMS Devonshire Leading Seaman | |
| 1997 |
An Unsuitable Job for a WomanCordelia Gray inherits a struggling detective agency after her boss's suicide. Her assistant Edith Sparshott aids her as she navigates... |
Tim Bolton | |
| 1997 | Self | ||
| 1997 |
Mrs BrownWhen Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown. But their relationship... |
Archie Brown | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
GMTVGMTV is the name of the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor/licensee, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January... |
Self | |
| 1992 |
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. |
Self | |
| 1984 |
Jeopardy!America's favorite quiz show where contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase... |
Self - Clue Presenter | |
| 1984 | Self | ||
| 1981 |
Wetten, dass..?A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show... |
Self | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Host | |
| TBA |
Night Has FallenThe fourth entry in the "... Has Fallen" series, following the adventures of former Army Ranger and Secret Service Agent... |
Mike Banning | |
| TBA |
The NestA sniper receives an anonymous threat over the radio and must race against a ticking clock in order to save... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Naya: Legend of the Golden DolphinNaya, the Golden Dolphin Princess, is sent on an urgent mission by her father, the King, to eight corners of... |
King Kula (voice) | |
| TBA |
Den of Thieves 3The third installment in the Den of Thieves franchise. Plot TBA. |
Nicholas 'Big Nick' O'Brien | |
| TBA |
Empire CityWhen a hostage crisis erupts inside New York's landmark Clybourn Building, former Navy SEAL turned firefighter Rhett, his squad, and... |
Rhett Westermark | |
| TBA |
All-Star WeekendTwo buddies form a rivalry over their favorite American basketball player. |
Russian Gymnast Fan | |
| TBA |
Remote ControlThe movie follows Michael Rafter, a former war correspondent turned corporate security consultant, whose life is overturned when he receives... |
Michael Rafter | |
| TBA |
Hair of the DogAn executive caught up in a blackmail plot discovers he's just a pawn in a larger, darker scheme. |
Mr. P | |
| TBA |
Just Watch MeRiley Wolfe, a master thief and expert in disguise who targets the wealthiest 0.1 percent, teams up with a master... |
Riley Wolfe |
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Got a question about Gerard Butler?
Gerard Butler's most successful films include '300', 'P.S. I Love You', and the 'How to Train Your Dragon' series, which have all been well-received by audiences and critics alike.
Gerard Butler has received several nominations but has not won an Academy Award. He has won the Teen Choice Award and the MTV Movie Award for his performances.
Gerard Butler's first film was 'Mrs. Brown' released in 1997, where he played a minor role alongside Judi Dench.
Gerard Butler's estimated net worth is approximately $30 million, largely due to his successful acting career and various endorsements.
Gerard Butler has three children. However, their names are not publicly known, as he prefers to keep his family life private.
Gerard Butler is known for his commanding presence and deep voice. He often portrays strong, charismatic characters, particularly in action films.
Highlights of Gerard Butler's career include his iconic role in '300', his performance in 'The Phantom of the Opera', and his voice work in the 'How to Train Your Dragon' films.
Yes, Gerard Butler began his career in television with appearances in series like 'The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star' and 'The Bounty' before transitioning to film.