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Richard Butler

Acting Born Oct 30, 1924 Died Apr 23, 2003 Bradford, Yorkshire, England 31 credits
31
Total Credits
1962–1996
35 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Richard Butler works in acting. Born October 30, 1924 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Died April 23, 2003. Archytele tracks 31 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Some Mother's Son
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Peak Practice
Heartbeat
Shoot to Kill
Further and Particular
Yesterday's Dreams
Tales Out of SchoolBirth of a Nation
ScrubbersWho Dares Wins
'That Crazy Woman'
Terry and June
The Vanishing Army
ScumOne Day at a Time
The Man with the Power
The Growing Pains of PC PenroseThe Naked Civil Servant
Bedtime StoriesThe Nearly Man
Second City Firsts
Holly
Budgie
Chariot of Fire
The House That Jigger Built
City '68
Six Shades of Black
It's Dark Outside
Sergeant Cork
The Scales of Justice

Full Filmography

31 titles
  • Some Mother's Son (1996) as MP (uncredited)
  • Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) as Vicar - Wedding Four
  • Peak Practice (1993) as Sam Wilson
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Ernest
  • Shoot to Kill (1990) as Chief Constable Colin Sampson
  • Further and Particular (1988) as Paul
  • Yesterday's Dreams (1987) as Frank
  • Tales Out of School (1983) as Mr Griff
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  • Birth of a Nation (1983) as Mr Griff
  • Scrubbers (1982) as Governor
  • Who Dares Wins (1982) as Dignitary
  • 'That Crazy Woman' (1980) as Harry Moore
  • Terry and June (1979) as Chelsea Supporter
  • The Vanishing Army (1978) as Ellis
  • Scum (1977) as Governor
  • One Day at a Time (1977) as Ronald
  • The Man with the Power (1976) as Mr. Harris
  • The Growing Pains of PC Penrose (1975) as Solicitor
  • The Naked Civil Servant (1975) as Senior Doctor
  • Bedtime Stories (1974) as Major Burton
  • The Nearly Man (1974) as Geoff
  • Second City Firsts (1973) as Janet's father
  • Holly (1972) as Mr Elliot
  • Budgie (1971) as Braithwaite
  • Chariot of Fire (1970) as Prison Governor
  • The House That Jigger Built (1968) as Harry Garbutt
  • City '68 (1967) as Harry Garbutt
  • Six Shades of Black (1965) as Mr. Willis
  • It's Dark Outside (1964) as Arthur Tulk
  • Sergeant Cork (1963) as George Morton
  • The Scales of Justice (1962) as William Milsom

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Richard Butler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Peak Practice (1993), Heartbeat (1992), Scrubbers (1982).

When and where was Richard Butler born?

Richard Butler was born on October 30, 1924 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. They passed away on April 23, 2003.

How many credits does Richard Butler have?

Richard Butler has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1996.

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

Richard Butler was a Bradford born British actor who appeared mostly on television in a career that stretched back to the live broadcasts of the early 1950s. He is perhaps best known for playing the vicar officiating at Charles and Henrietta's abortive wedding in the 1994 film Four Weddings and a Funeral. He died on Ap...

Richard Butler by the numbers

31credits
16films
15TV series
1962–1996active years

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