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  • Birth Name: Gerard James Butler
  • Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/13/1969, Scorpio
  • Profession: Actor
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Gerard Butler Fast Facts:
  • Once sang for a Scottish rock band named Speed.
  • After training for almost two years at a top Scottish law firm, was fired in 1995 for his hard-partying ways and lack of interesting in actually practicing law.
  • First big-screen role came with the 1997 historical drama Mrs. Brown.
  • Was awarded a "Certificate of Bravery" from the Royal Humane Society while filming Mrs. Brown, after he saved a boy from drowning in the River Tay in the Scottish Highlands.
  • Was considered a top contender to become the next James Bond before Pierce Brosnan decided to return for 2002's Die Another Day; Butler had previously played a small role in Brosnan's Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).
  • Rose to fame with his over-the-top performance as Spartan King Leonidas in Zack Snyder's 300, a surprise box-office smash in 2007.
  • Gerard Butler Relationships:
  • Edward Butler - Father
  • Margaret - Mother
  • Brian Butler - Brother
  • Lynn Butler - Sister
  • Alex Coll - Stepfather
  • Eileen Catterson - Cousin
  • Claire Catterson - Cousin
  • College:
  • University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

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Movies & TV - IFILM catches up with Gerard...
Network: Spike
Posted: 1/24/2008
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Gerard on the Extras in the Film
At the age of 29, Holly Kennedy (Hilary...
Network: AOL Movies
Posted: 5/1/2008 Length: 1m 22s
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Swank, Butler Premiere 'P.S. I...
Dec. 11 - Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler...
Network: iVillage
Posted: 12/19/2007
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