Richard E. Butler
- Known For
- Crew
- Active Years
- 1963–2009 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 102 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Richard E. Butler (Crew).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Source [1]: Known as Dick Butler. 98 known credits.
Source [2]: Stunts: Superman. Actor and assistant director. Known for Superman (1978), Nowhere to Run (1993), and Tron (1982). Married to Gae Clark Butler. Born 8 May 1936 in the USA. Died 3 December 2013 in the USA.
Source [3]: Known as Stunts, Actor, Stunt Coordinator, and Stunt Double. Work includes Back to the Future, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Casino, Total Recall, Hook, The Rock, and Ghostbusters II.
Name: Richard E. Butler (also known as Dick Butler).
Born: 8 May 1936, USA.
Died: 3 December 2013, USA.
Professions: Actor, assistant director, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and stunt double.
Notable credits: Superman (1978), Nowhere to Run (1993), Tron (1982), Back to the Future, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Casino, Total Recall, Hook, The Rock, and Ghostbusters II.
Family: Married to Gae Clark Butler.
Total credits: 98.
Richard E. Butler, also known as Dick Butler, was an actor, assistant director, stunt coordinator, stunt double, and stunt performer. He was born on 8 May 1936 in the USA and died on 3 December 2013 in the USA. He was married to Gae Clark Butler. Butler is known for his work on Superman (1978), Nowhere to Run (1993), and Tron (
Career overview
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Source [1]: Richard E. Butler (TMDB). Known credits: 98. Also known as Dick Butler.
Source [2]: IMDb. Stunts: Superman. Actor and assistant director. Known for Superman (1978), Nowhere to Run (1993), and Tron (1982). Born 8 May 1936 in USA. Married to Gae Clark Butler. Died 3 December 2013 in USA.
Source [3]: TMDB. Known as Stunts, Actor, Stunt Coordinator, and Stunt Double. Work includes: Back to the Future, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Casino, Total Recall, Hook, The Rock, and Ghostbusters II.
Source [4]: Biographies.net. (No specific facts provided in the snippet).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Professional Roles.
Richard E. Butler, also known as Dick Butler, was an actor, assistant director, stunt coordinator, and stunt double. His professional credits include 98 known works. He was born on May 8, 1936, in the United States and died on December 3, 2013, in the United States. He was married to Gae Clark Butler.
Paragraph 2: Filmography/Credits.
Butler is recognized for his work in various film productions. His credits include the 1978 film Superman, for which he performed stunts, as well as Nowhere to Run (1993) and Tron (1982). Other notable titles associated with his career include Back to the Future, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Casino, Total Recall, Hook, The Rock, and Ghostbusters II.
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Richard E. Butler, also known as Dick Butler, was an actor, assistant director, stunt coordinator, and stunt double. He was born on May 8, 1936, in the United States and passed away on December 3, 2013, in the United States. During his life, he was married to Gae Clark Butler. His professional career included 98 known credits.
Butler is recognized for his contributions to several major film productions. He is known for his work on Superman (1978), where he performed stunts, as well as Nowhere to Run (1993) and Tron (1982). His filmography also includes work on Back to the Future, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Casino, Total Recall, Hook, The Rock, and Ghostbusters II.
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Draft 1 is approximately 135 words. This is below the 180-260 word requirement. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I must be careful not to invent facts. I can elaborate on the roles and the specific titles mentioned. I can group the titles more descriptively.
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Richard E. Butler, who was also known as Dick Butler, had a career spanning several roles in the film industry. He worked as an actor, assistant director, stunt coordinator, and stunt double. According to his professional records, he has 98 known credits. Born on May 8, 1936, in the United States
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
102 titles- Looking Back to the Future (2009) as Self (archive footage)
- Freaky Friday (2003) Stunts
- Orange County (2002) Stunts
- Get Carter (2000) Stunts
- Hot Boyz (2000) Stunts
- Luck of the Draw (2000) Stunts
- Ground Zero (2000) as Daniel
- The Right Temptation (2000) Stunts
- Inspector Gadget (1999) Stunts
- Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999) as Fire Marshal Frank
- Storm Catcher (1999) Stunts
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) Stunts
- Renegade Force (1998) as George
- Con Air (1997) Stunts
- MouseHunt (1997) Stunts
- The Relic (1997) Stunts
- The Rage (1997) Stunt Coordinator
- Top of the World (1997) Stunt Coordinator
- The Rock (1996) Stunts
- Spy Hard (1996) Stunts
- Basquiat (1996) as Medieval Villager
- She Cried No (1996) Stunt Coordinator
- The Sweeper (1996) Stunts
- Pure Danger (1996) Stunts
- Casino (1995) Stunts
- Last Man Standing (1995) Stunts
- Rage (1995) Stunts
- Angus (1995) Stunt Coordinator
- Raging Angels (1995) Stunts
- Clean Slate (1994) Stunts
- Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994) Stunts
- Immortal Combat (1994) Stunts
- Teresa's Tattoo (1994) Stunt Coordinator
- Bound by Honor (1993) as Frank Velka
- Nowhere to Run (1993) Stunts
- Universal Soldier (1992) Stunts
- Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) Stunts
- Mo' Money (1992) as Ted Forrest
- Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992) Stunts
- Love Field (1992) Stunts
- Hook (1991) Stunts
- Too Much Sun (1991) Stunts
- Adventures in Dinosaur City (1991) Stunts
- Fast Getaway (1991) Stunt Coordinator
- Total Recall (1990) Stunts
- Marked for Death (1990) Stunts
- Kindergarten Cop (1990) Stunts
- Maniac Cop 2 (1990) Stunts
- The Handmaid's Tale (1990) Stunts
- Loose Cannons (1990) Stunts
- Secret Agent 00 Soul (1990) Stunts
- Far Out Man (1990) Stunts
- Far Out Man (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- Murder in Paradise (1990) as Al Revin
- Murder in Paradise (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- Ghostbusters II (1989) Stunts
- Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects (1989) as Joey - Deli Owner
- Night Life (1989) as Cop #2
- One Man Force (1989) Stunts
- Criminal Act (1989) Stunts
- Hit List (1989) as Wink
- Midnight Run (1988) Stunts
- Mississippi Burning (1988) Stunts
- Maniac Cop (1988) Stunts
- Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) Stunts
- 52 Pick-Up (1986) Stunts
- Omega Syndrome (1986) as Dr. Moor
- Omega Syndrome (1986) Stunts
- Back to the Future (1985) Stunts
- Commando (1985) Stunts
- Bachelor Party (1984) Stunts
- Angel (1984) Stunts
- Murder Me, Murder You (1983) Stunt Coordinator
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Stunts
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Stunts
- Tron (1982) Stunt Coordinator
- The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) Stunts
- My Favorite Year (1982) as Stagehand #2
- Hard Country (1981) Stunts
- The High Country (1981) as Herbie
- Motel Hell (1980) Stunts
- Once Upon a Spy (1980) Stunt Coordinator
- Melvin and Howard (1980) Stunts
- Die Laughing (1980) Stunt Coordinator
- The Prize Fighter (1979) Stunt Coordinator
- Superman (1978) Stunts
- The Big Fix (1978) Stunt Coordinator
- A Woman Called Moses (1978) Stunts
- Stunts (1977) Stunts
- Superstunt (1977) as Self
- Freaky Friday (1976) Stunts
- Jaws (1975) Stunts
- Matt Helm (1975) as Drone
- The Towering Inferno (1974) Stunts
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) Stunts
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) Stunts
- What's Up, Doc? (1972) Stunts
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Stunts
- Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Stunt Double
- Mrs. Pollifax — Spy (1971) Stunts
- Catch-22 (1970) Stunt Coordinator
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) Stunts
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What movies or TV shows is Richard E. Butler best known for?
Richard E. Butler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Freaky Friday (2003), Orange County (2002), Get Carter (2000), Ground Zero (2000).
How many credits does Richard E. Butler have?
Richard E. Butler has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2009.
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Subject: Richard E. Butler (Crew). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Known as Dick Butler. 98 known ...
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