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Adam Butcher Biography

Birth Name:Adam Butcher

Birth Place:Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for "Saint Ralph" in 2006
  • At the 2006 Young Artist Awards, he was nominated for best performance in a feature film in the comedy or drama categories by a leading young actor for "Saint Ralph․"
  • Started acting when he was 9 after his aunt, a talent agent, and his uncle, a stuntman, encouraged him to get his head-shots taken
  • First gained renown playing a teenage long-distance runner in "Saint Ralph․"
  • Signed on with Artist Management Inc․ in Canada and International Creative Management in Los Angeles
  • Most of the scenes in "Saint Ralph" that took place at the Boston Marathon were shot 5 blocks from his house in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
  • As a child, he was skilled enough at ice hockey to perform ice hockey stunts in "Warhead․"

Awards

  • 2006Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2006Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated