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Gerard James ButlerBirth Date :
November 13, 1969Birth Place :
Glasgow, Scotland, UKClaim to fame :
As Attila the Hun in TV miniseries "Attila" (2001)
Gerard Butler Could Join a 'Sin City' Sequel
October 10, 2009 10:10:59"300" star Gerard Butler has sparked rumor that he may be playing a part in one "Sin City" sequel. When talking to MTV, the actor who stars opposite Katherine Heigl in "The Ugly Truth" shared that he has discussed possibility of working together again with director Frank Miller.
"At one point, he talked to me about one of the 'Sin City' [movies]," the 39-year-old confessed. "And we discussed that." Keeping mum on the potential role, he further unraveled that the part is likely for the third movie, instead for "Sin City 2". He said, "There's a kind of cool character I think in the third one. But it was all very kind of soft talk."
Gerard Butler Denies Romancing Jennifer Aniston
September 25, 2009 01:09:07No off-screen romance between Gerard Butler and his "Bounty Hunter" co-star Jennifer Aniston. Speaking about the nature of his relationship with the screen beauty, the actor told E! News at the premiere of his movie "Law Abiding Citizen" at the AMC Loews West 34th Street in N.Y.C. on Wednesday, September 23 that he and Aniston are just friends.
"I love her to death," he said, but was quick to add, "She's the coolest and she's become a great friend, but there's nothing going on. And if there was, I'd be happy to say it!" Butler didn't discuss his their relationship further though.
Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler Snapped Holding Hands
August 25, 2009 09:08:17Never verbally confirming that they are dating, Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler add fuel to the rumors of them dating after they were photographed holding hands during a break from filming their upcoming movie "Bounty Hunter", reports E! News. In the photo, which can be seen on Celebrity Mania, the actor is seen standing behind the actress, holding her hands that she places behind her back.
The outing of the picture comes in the wake of a report run by People on Monday, August 24 that claimed Aniston and Butler were seen "hand in hand" this weekend at The Jane Hotel in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. "Jen and Gerry went out on Saturday night," a source said about the twosome who was surrounded by celeb friends during the outing, including actress Kirsten Dunst.
Trailer for 'Law Abiding Citizen' Explodes
August 14, 2009 01:08:56Psychological thriller "Law Abiding Citizen" has unleashed one explosive trailer. Released via Entertainment Tonight, the sneak peek takes a look at how Gerard Butler's family man character, Clyde Shelton, turns into a master of murder and destruction after learning about the flawed justice system that failed to bring justice to his family.
A seemingly all-round good guy, Clyde Shelton witnesses his wife and daughter viciously murdered during a home invasion. When the perpetrators are caught and sentenced, a hotshot young Philadelphia prosecutor by the name of Nick Rice gets one a light sentence with a plea bargain. Unsatisfied with the justice system, Clyde takes matter into his own hands by killing the man who gets away with murder.
Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler Evacuated From Hotel Amid Bomb Threat
July 21, 2009 09:07:49The press junket for Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler's new film "The Ugly Truth" held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on Saturday, July 18 was put on hold after the hotel received a telephone bomb threat. Both film stars were soon evacuated from the venue alongside 400 other guests. The evacuation reportedly occurred just before 2 P.M.
Heigl and Butler waited outside the building for two hours while the Los Angeles Police Department were investigating the premise. An onlooker told People that Butler even managed to take some pics with members of the AC Milan soccer team, who were in town to play the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night, July 19. Soon thereafter Butler and Heigl made their way to the nearby Il Cielo restaurant.
Gerard Butler Could Return to '300' Sequel
July 03, 2009 04:07:39There is a slight possibility that Gerard Butler will return to reprise his King Leonidas role in "300" sequel. In a chat with MTV, producer Mark Canton hints that King Leonidas may well be brought back from the dead. "Never assume anything; never assume anything," he said when responding to the question if the original cast of "300" were gone for good.
Canton further explained, "It'll be what it'll be. But if we really do it, in this case, we have a visionary creator and a visionary filmmaker." Aside from addressing the casting possibility, the "Land of the Dead" producer also revealed that the sequel is moving forward well. "Things are always looking good with '300,' it's a blessing and a gift," he said.
Gerard Butler Charged With Criminal Battery, Facing 6 Months in Jail
May 15, 2009 10:05:14Movie hunk Gerard Butler has been charged with misdemeanor criminal battery for punching a photographer last year. The Los Angeles City Attorney already filed legal charge against him on Wednesday, May 13.
As reported by TMZ, which was the first to run story of that matter, Gerard had an "altercation with a photographer" at 2 A.M. back on October 7, the night his movie "RocknRolla" was premiered in Hollywood. He was getting into a limo outside the Crown Bar in Los Angeles after leaving a premiere party for the film, when he allegedly punched the paparazzo in the lips for three or four times.
Gerard Butler-Starring 'Gamer' Gets First Trailer
May 11, 2009 11:05:50A brand new trailer for "Gamer", the sci-fi thriller which was used to be called "Game" and "Citizen Game", has been unleashed. Slash Film reported that this promotional video has been premiered on XBox Live. The trailer itself presents a look at lots of the film's actions and explosions as well as gives the first look at Gerard Butler's and Michael C. Hall's character.
Set in the near-future where mind-control technology has taken society by storm, the movie tells that a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows humans control other humans in mass-scale. In it, a death row inmate named Kable is drafted into this deadly online video game in which he has to fight against other convicts. Though he is controlled by young gamer Simon and his every move being tracked by millions, he seeks to defeat the game's mastermind Ken Castle and regain his independence.
Shanna Moakler's Alleged Affair With Gerard Butler Leads to Separation From Travis Barker
April 02, 2009 01:04:13On-again and off-again couple, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, has split, marking the first time they end their romance following their reconciliation after the drummer was involved in a fatal jet crash back in September 2008. An unidentified source tells US Weekly that the pair breaks up over her alleged affair with movie hunk Gerard Butler.
Travis and Shanna were involved in a "nasty fight .... at his house last night and cops were called...[when] Shanna started freaking out and acting irrational," the source explains. "Travis confronted Shanna about her having an affair with Gerard Butler while he was in the hospital recovering," the source goes on claiming, adding he "just wants to focus on his music and his children right now. He is done with her drama".
Katherine Heigl Gets Dating Lessons in 'The Ugly Truth' Trailer
November 27, 2008 11:11:57"The Ugly Truth", a new romantic comedy movie from Robert Luketic, the director of "21" and "Legally Blonde", has just got its first trailer out. Focusing on the opposite attracts idea, the trailer highlights on introducing the two main characters, Abby Richter played by Katherine Heigl and Mike Chadway portrayed by Gerard Butler.
Abby Richter is a successful morning show producer, but her search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. One day, Mike Chadway comes along and this hardcore TV personality, who promises to spill the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick, puts her in a series of outrageous tests to prove his theories on relationships and allow her to find love. But, both of them are up for a big surprise.
Gerard Butler and Shanna Moakler Spotted Kissing and Cuddling, the Video
October 15, 2008 08:10:57Gerard Butler and Shanna Moakler spark romance rumors after they were caught on camera cuddling and kissing at the grand opening of his new Korean BBQ eatery Shin in Hollywood on Monday night, October 13. E! Online broke the report, claiming the two stars were spotted getting intimate at a table late in the evening. They, nevertheless, avoided on being photographed together as they reportedly left the hot spot separately.
Butler was one of the celebrity investors in the eatery venture. During the opening, he also served guests drinks behind the bar. Music producer Mark Ronson and The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas are just some of the other celebrity names involved in Shin.
'RocknRolla' World Premiere Marked by Madonna's Surprising Appearance
September 02, 2008 05:09:04On Monday, September 1, Warner Bros. Pictures were hosting an eventful evening for their forthcoming "RocknRolla" as the action thriller film rolled down red carpet at the Odeon cinema in West End, London in celebration of its world premiere. Making the special event even more merry, the red carpet saw a surprise appearance from Guy Ritchie's superstar wife, Madonna.
Arriving minutes before the film was screened, the pop legend who was dressed in a short black Stella McCartney dress strolled down the carpet arm-in-arm with her director husband. Beside Madonna and Ritchie, the premiere was also attended by many of the cast ensemble, including Gerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Idris Elba, Geoff Bell, Jimi Mistry, Mark Strong, Tom Wilkinson and Tom Hardy, as well as the film's producers, Joel Silver and Susan Downey.
DWTS Star Cheryl Burke Admits Kissing Actor Gerard Butler
April 24, 2008 09:04:20Cheryl Burke kisses and tells. The "Dancing with the Stars" professional spills the beans to People, telling the publication that she and rumored boyfriend Gerard Butler have been stepping out together recently and they even shared some smooches, much contrary to her denial on Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show.
Cheryl discussed the persistent rumors of a romance between her and movie hunk Butler on Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show on Tuesday, April 22, insisted Butler as good friend of her dancing partner in DWTS Cristian de la Fuente and his wife. "You know, honestly he's good friends with [my dance partner] Cristian [de la Fuente] and his wife - and we met through them," so she said, adding "He actually lives in my apartment building, and we've been friends for a few months."
Gerard Butler Dating Cameron Diaz, 'No, It's Not True!'
April 11, 2008 01:04:15That Gerard Butler and Cameron Diaz are dating, it's just a nasty rumor. Put the brake on the false romance rumors, the movie hunk insisted "it's not true!"
Rumors were mounting over the weekend that Butler and Diaz have been enjoying a string of secret dates. It's been claimed that both stars have been on three dates in just ten days, being spotted at Teddy's Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, having a romantic dinner at The Chateau Marmont hotel and were seen sharing drinks at Shutters Hotel.
Cameron Diaz Out on String of Dates with Actor Gerard Butler
April 07, 2008 10:04:52Recently claimed to be feeling happy with her single status, Cameron Diaz sparks another romance rumor after she's been reported to be dating movie hunk Gerard Butler. The twosome reportedly have been enjoying a string of secret dates.
Cammy and Butler are said to have been on three dates in just ten days. They recently were seen at Teddy's Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, where an onlooker claimed, "there was a lot of thigh and arm touching which got more progressive as the night went on".
'300' Star Gerard Butler to Star Opposite Katherine Heigl
January 30, 2008 11:01:56The "300" star Gerard Butler has been set to join the cast of Columbia Pictures' latest project "The Ugly Truth". According to Variety, the Phantom of 2004's musical film "Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera" will star opposite "27 Dresses" star Katherine Heigl in the battle of the sexes romantic comedy.
In the film directed by Robert Luketic, the 38-year-old Scottish actor is set to portray Mike Alexander, the host of a television segment with the same title as the feature film. He will be a chauvinistic correspondent who challenged morning show producer played by Heigl in a series of outrageous tests to prove his relationships' theories and help her find love. Additionally, the comedy film is expected to start production in April.
Gerard Butler Slammed Wolverine's Sabretooth Scoop
December 22, 2007 11:12:16Looks like fans of "X-Men" series have to wait longer to find out who will play Sabretooth in the upcoming "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Giving a response to the recent rumor on his involvement in the project, Scottish actor Gerard Butler has denied that he is approached for the role during a Los Angeles press day for his latest vehicle "P.S., I Love You."
"It’s not true," the "300" star stated to MoviesOnline. "I haven’t even met on it, I haven’t spoken to anybody and I haven’t seen a script. And I think I’m working when it’s going on, so it’s not –"
Gerard Butler Eyed for Wolverine's Sabretooth?
December 08, 2007 11:12:06Words have heated up on the actor who suits up for the baddie role in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", the spin-off to "X-Men" trilogy. CHUD.com has brought up interesting tidbit that the 20th Century Fox now is approaching Gerard Butler for a possibility of him to play Victor Creed aka Sabretooth, the title character's arch-enemy.
The site claimed to have obtained from its closely placed and highly trusted source that the "300" star becomes considered after the studio's talks with Karl Urban for the role fell through. Sabretooth, one of the victims of the Cold War super-soldier program Weapon X alongside Wolverine, was initially portrayed by Tyler Mane in 2000's "X-Men", which found him getting blown through the head of the Statue of Liberty by Cyclops following a brief battle with Wolverine.
Empire Magazine Presents Its Pick of 100 Sexiest Movie Stars
December 07, 2007 01:12:46Notwithstanding with her being labeled as skinny, Angelina Jolie has been chosen the 1st in a poll conducted by Empire Magazine on 100 Sexiest Movie Stars. Seizing the top spot on the list her sexiest moment, according to Empire, was "beating the hell out of Brad Pitt in 'Mr and Mrs Smith' and then banging the hell out of him by way of apology."
Jolie is said by Empire "to have been precision built to turn cinema audiences into drooling wrecks. The pneumatic figure, the feline eyes, the lips that could have been stung by several hives of bees. Simply unimprovable."
Gerard Butler Gives Up His Escape from New York Stint
October 31, 2007 01:10:44From now on, New Line Cinema has to look for a new actor to play Snake Plissken in its "Escape from New York." That's simply because Gerard Butler is no longer joining the project to portray the role.
Sad to say, but it's happening for real, Variety has just brought in a report that the "300" star has taken decision to quit the action flick, a remake of John Carpenter's 1981 movie of the same name. Reason for his departure is described to be of creative differences, which are not further explained.
Five Ready to "RocknRolla"
June 26, 2007 11:06:02
Going pretty fast in recruiting talents for the flick's cast, filmmakers of "RocknRolla" have delightfully submitted well-known names of Gerard Butler, Idris Elba, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, and rapper Ludacris as the early lineup of the list.
A caper movie, the project is set in motion when a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all of London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Butler is said to play One Two, a street-smart mobster who has learned to play both sides of the fence while Elba will be his partner Mumbles.
"Watchmen" Helmer Keen to Keep Gerard Butler In
June 11, 2007 11:06:39
Giving response to Gerard Butler's remark earlier pointing out his doubt on whether he would really take part in "Watchmen", helmer Zack Snyder has stated to MTV that he will find out a way to have the "300" star kept sticking to the project for sure.
"Yeah, we'll find a spot for him," the Green Bay-born filmmaker told the music network at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards red carpet. "They'll let him [off the other sets for a while]; he's not gonna get out that easy."
The 2007 MTV Movie Awards Winners Named
June 04, 2007 11:06:14
Summer sure is still a great period to celebrate an award event and for young generation of moviegoers, it's undoubtedly the time to once again get to know who and what come out as the best at MTV Movie Awards this year, held Sunday, June 3 at Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre.
Taking the spotlight during the ceremony was Walt Disney Pictures' "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" which not only got deemed Best Movie, but also won its lead star Johnny Depp the Best Performance honor. However, the big winner turned out to be Sacha Baron Cohen as the British actor triumphantly swept two golden popcorns in Best Comedic Performance for "Borat" and Best Kiss for "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", the latter being shared with fellow funnyman Will Ferrell.
Gerard Butler Honored at the 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards
May 22, 2007 02:05:36
Already announced to be the Action Movie Star of the Year last month, Gerard Butler finally can bring the prize home as he was officially bestowed the title at the ceremony of this year's Taurus World Stunt Awards held Sunday, May 20.
Named so for conducting many of his own stunts in epic saga "300", the actor received the trophy from the hands of fellow thesp Dennis Hopper, who described Butler's role as King Leonidas in the flick to be a "powerful, flesh-and-blood performance combined with brilliantly aggressive, athletic stuntwork."
Gerard Butler Sweeps Three Stints
May 19, 2007 09:05:34
The huge success of "300" no doubt has brought such great impact for its leading star Gerard Butler as the actor has successfully snatched not only one but three roles, each in "Game", "The Untouchables: Capone Rising", and "Nim's Island."
For "Game", Butler will play a man living in the near future where the ultimate online simulation environment is humans remote-controlling other humans in mass-scale, multiplayer online gaming. Filming on the project will start in January 2008 with "Crank" creators Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor both writing and directing for Lakeshore Entertainment.
Contenders Unveiled for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
May 01, 2007 12:05:43
The coveted Golden Popcorn trophies once again set to be handed into the rightful ones as MTV has just revealed its list of nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards, which it will air live for the first time ever from Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3.
Picking up titles of various genres for the competition, the network surprisingly gives large portion attention to epic saga "300", granting the Zack Snyder-directed flick a total five nods, notably Best Movie and Best Performance for lead star Gerard Butler.
Gerard Butler Named Action Movie Star of the Year
April 20, 2007 02:04:12
Hit the big screen hard through his heroic performance in epic saga "300", Gerard Butler will be honored the title of the Action Movie Star of the Year at this year's Taurus World Stunt Awards.
Recognized for doing many of his own stunts in the film apart from his extensive training in preparing his role as King Leonidas, the actor will receive the prize during the World Stunt Foundation's Hollywood ceremony held on May 20 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Gerard Butler and Naomi Campbell, New Couple?!
March 30, 2007 02:03:39
Gerard Butler and Naomi Campbell. What do they have in common? Can you please find one? If not then here I tell you what. They have the same feeling toward each other.
Speculation is mounting that Butler and Campbell are couple. Completed her five days of community service as a result of throwing a cell phone at a former employee, the supermodel returned to New York where she has been spotted out and about with Butler several times.
Gerard Butler Performs a Smooth "Escape"
March 13, 2007 05:03:57
Still hot from his role in epic action movie "300", Gerard Butler now is shifting to modern action flick. Variety reveals that the actor has been picked up to be the leadstar in "Escape from New York", a remake of John Carpenter's 1981 work of the same name.
Assuming the role originated by Kurt Russell, Butler will portray the one-eyed convict Snake Plissken who gets assigned to breach into the inescapable maximum security prison formerly known as Manhattan to liberate the U.S. president. Script will be worked by "Black Hawk Down" scribe Ken Nolan with Neal Moritz being attached as the producer.
Gerard Butler Monitored By the "Watchmen"
March 06, 2007 02:03:52
Looks like the "300" duo will still stick to each other for one more highly anticipated project. IESB.net has successfully drawn out information from director Zack Snyder that Gerard Butler, who played King Leonidas in the epic flick, will have a starring part in his next project "Watchmen."
Though so, Snyder appears to keep the details for himself for now as he refused to give any hint about what role Butler would portray. The Wisconsin-born filmmaker, in the meantime, also pointed out that Tom Cruise might not take any role in the movie after all as many have speculated.
Gerard Butler to Flourish "Love" with Hilary Swank
August 26, 2006 09:08:25
Once again plunges himself to drama genre, Gerard Butler has given positive sign to join Hilary Swank in the cast of Warner Bros.' new project of "P.S., I Love You." The first major male cast member included in the list, the actor is billed to portray the deceased husband of Holly Kennedy, played by Swank.
Based on Cecilia Ahern's best-selling novel of the same title, "P.S., I Love You" revolves around a young Irish widow who finds out that her late husband has left her a package of letters intended to help erase her pain and start a new life. Steven Rogers is assigned to adapt the screenplay with Wendy Finerman seating as the producer. Production is expected to begin by fall in New York and Ireland.
Gerard "The Phantom" Butler Is Fighting Vampires
June 26, 2006 02:06:19
Be ready to have the "Priest" make us eerie. It is the new horror movie directed by Andrew Douglas, who also helmed another horror screenplay, "The Amityville Horror".
The movie is attaching Gerard Butler as the leading role. Butler is also known as the Phantom in the adapted version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera". He is also attached to Warner Bros.' next movie plan, "300" after currently performed in "Butterfly on a Wheel", together with Pierce Brosnan and Maria Bello.
Maria Bello & Gerard Butler on A "Wheel"
January 20, 2006 10:01:06
Maria Bello and Gerard Butler are teaming up to star opposite Pierce Brosnan in the independent thriller "Butterfly on a Wheel." Directed by Mike Barker from a script by William Morrissey, the film will be produced by Irish Dreamtime, Infinity Features and Icon Productions with Mel Gibson's Icon Entertainment International owns worldwide rights, excluding Canada.
The story of "Butterfly on a Wheel" centers on a happy couple with a seemingly perfect life whose daughter is abducted. Over the course of a day, the kidnapper dismantles the family's lives with brutal efficiency. Bello and Butler will play the couple, while Brosnan will play the kidnapper.
"300" Butler
August 16, 2005 01:08:41"300" is a Warner Bros. Pictures film, which story is based on the adaptation of the Frank Miller graphic novel. It tells the true story of 300 elite Spartan warriors led by their fearless king, Leonidas, who thwart the charge of Xerxes and his massive Persian army at the battle of Thermopylae.
Has signed on to star in "300" is Gerard Butler who is about to play the role of Leonidas. As for the Zack Snyder direction, the studio is looking forward to make the film in the style of the graphic novel, which Miller wrote and drew in 1998.
