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David Butler

Acting Born Mar 1, 1960 South Africa 20 credits
20
Total Credits
2021
33 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

David Butler works in acting. Born March 1, 1960 in South Africa. Archytele tracks 20 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Basquiat

as Captain Duff

Binnelanders

as Jerry
Film

Scoop

as Commander Meeks

Black Sails

as Frasier
Film

Serenity

as Jack
Film

The Importance of Being Earnest

as Tolan
Film

Cop Land

as Thin Cop
Film

Breathe

as Estate Manager
Film

Young Ones

as Sam Lever
Film

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

as Colonel Badenhorst

Frequent co-stars

Robert Hobbs 2 shared titles
Matthew McConaughey 1 shared title
Anne Hathaway 1 shared title
Jason Clarke 1 shared title
Diane Lane 1 shared title
Djimon Hounsou 1 shared title
Jeremy Strong 1 shared title
Charlotte Butler 1 shared title
Rafael Sayegh 1 shared title
Michael Richard 1 shared title

Career timeline

ReykaDead Places
Dust
Serenity
Breathe
Black SailsYoung Ones
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
The Sinking of the LaconiaWinnie MandelaHow to Steal 2 Million
Mrs Mandela
The Devil's Whore
BinnelandersThe Triangle
Third Watch
Cop Land
National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
Law & Order
Circles in a Forest

Full Filmography

20 titles
  • Law & Order (1990) as Captain Duff
  • Binnelanders (2005) as Jerry
  • Third Watch (1999) as Commander Meeks
  • Black Sails (2014) as Frasier
  • Serenity (2019) as Jack
  • The Triangle (2005) as Tolan
  • Cop Land (1997) as Thin Cop
  • Reyka (2021) as Bloom
  • The Sinking of the Laconia (2011) as George Steel
  • The Devil's Whore (2008) as Burford Leveller
  • Breathe (2017) as Estate Manager
  • Young Ones (2014) as Sam Lever
  • Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) as Colonel Badenhorst
  • Winnie Mandela (2011) as Judge Donovan
  • National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins (1995) as Sara's Husband
  • Dead Places (2021) as Dr. Damons
  • Mrs Mandela (2010) as Riot Commanding Officer
  • Circles in a Forest (1989) as Older James
  • How to Steal 2 Million (2011) as Banker
  • Dust (2020) as David

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Butler best known for?

David Butler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basquiat (1996), Binnelanders (2005), Scoop (2006), Black Sails (2014).

When and where was David Butler born?

David Butler was born on March 1, 1960 in South Africa.

How many credits does David Butler have?

David Butler has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2021.

What is David Butler's background in cinema and television?

David Butler was born on 1 March 1960 in South Africa. He was an actor, known for Serenity (2019), Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) and Friend Request (2016). He died on 27 May 2021 in South Africa.