Gerard Butler

Scottish actor Gerard Butler spent seven miserable years studying law before trying his hand at acting on the London stage. Half a decade later, a much happier Butler had over a dozen theater, movie,...
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BirthDate
BirthPlace
11/12/1969
Glasgow, Scotland
  • Tintin holds on to top spot at U.K. box office
    By: WENN.com Source November 08, 2011 6:15am EST
    Steven Spielberg's new Tintin movie has tackled competition from Justin Timberlake's thriller In Time to remain at the top of the U.K. box office chart.
  • One on One: Judy Greer Talks 'The Descendants,' 'Two and a Half Men' and More
    By: Matt Patches November 07, 2011 10:23am EST
    The comedic actress goes dramatic with George Clooney.
  • '300: Battle of Artemesia' to Star Joel Edgerton?
    By: Michael Arbeiter November 02, 2011 6:59am EST
    'The Thing' star lines up another blockbuster!
  • The 2011 Awards Watch
    By: Matt Patches November 01, 2011 8:54am EST
    We sift through this year's biggest contenders.
  • Butler joins campaign against children's ward closure
    By: WENN.com Source October 25, 2011 5:00am EST
    Gerard Butler has thrown his support behind a campaign to stop the closure of a children's hospital ward in his native Scotland.
  • The things they say
    By: WENN.com Source October 18, 2011 1:15pm EST
    "He's extremely attractive, but I think he's a little too old for me." Twilight star Ashley Greene on reports suggesting she's dating Scottish actor Gerard Butler.
  • Butler slimmed down after unflattering paparazzi shots
    By: WENN.com Source October 09, 2011 2:15pm EST
    Gerard Butler was spurred on to lose weight after unflattering pictures of him relaxing on holiday hit the headlines.
  • The Things They Say
    By: WENN.com Source October 09, 2011 2:15pm EST
    "It was a very sad moment for me at that point, because I don't come from a family of lawyers, it was a big deal that I was going to law school. And then my mom... (was) very proud, 'my boy's going to be a lawyer'. And then one week before qualifying I had to call her and say I've just been fired." Gerard Butler on deciding against becoming a lawyer.
  • The Things They Say
    By: WENN.com Source October 09, 2011 5:15am EST
    "I think I can say that maybe four per cent of those reports I read are anywhere close to correct." Gerard Butler on speculation about his love life.
  • Butler: 'Stop focusing on my physique'
    By: WENN.com Source September 23, 2011 5:00am EST
    Gerard Butler is tired of defending his weight gain and loss for film roles, insisting critics should appreciate his dedication.