Jerry Butler
Acting Born Dec 8, 1939 Died Feb 20, 2025 Sunflower, Mississippi, USA 14 credits
Biography
Jerry Butler works in acting. Born December 8, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi, USA. Died February 20, 2025. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Sample This
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back
Only the Strong Survive
Rock, Rhythm & Doo WopRhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Doo Wop 50
Save the Children
The Midnight SpecialThe Thing with Two HeadsMelinda · Original Music Composer
...& Beautiful
Omnibus
The Merv Griffin Show
American Bandstand
Full Filmography
14 titles- Sample This (2013) as Self
- Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Only the Strong Survive (2002) as Self
- Rock, Rhythm & Doo Wop (2001) as Himself - Host
- Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular (2001) as Self - Host
- Doo Wop 50 (2000) as Himself - Host
- Save the Children (1973) as Self
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
- The Thing with Two Heads (1972) as Prison Guard
- Melinda (1972) Original Music Composer
- ...& Beautiful (1969)
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jerry Butler best known for?
Jerry Butler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Save the Children (1973), Barton Fink (1991), Omnibus (1967), The Merv Griffin Show (1962).
When and where was Jerry Butler born?
Jerry Butler was born on December 8, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi, USA. They passed away on February 20, 2025.
How many credits does Jerry Butler have?
Jerry Butler has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2013.
What is Jerry Butler's background in cinema and television?
Jerry Butler was an American soul singer, songwriter, producer and politician.
Jerry Butler by the numbers
14credits
10films
4TV series
1957–2013active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- American Bandstand (1957) as Self — aged about 17
- The Midnight Special (1972) as Self — aged about 32
- Omnibus (1967) as Self — aged about 27
- Save the Children (1973) as Self — aged about 33
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 22
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