Gerard Butler Biography
Gerard James Butler was born on November 13, 1969, in Paisley, Scotland. He trained as a lawyer before turning to acting, breaking out as King Leonidas in 300 and going on to lead the Has Fallen action franchise and thrillers like Law Abiding Citizen and Den of Thieves.
Personal Life
Who are Gerard Butler's parents?
Unknown
Was Gerard Butler married?
Gerard Butler was never married.
Did Gerard Butler have children?
Gerard Butler had no children.
What religion was Gerard Butler?
Gerard Butler was N/A.
What was Gerard Butler's ethnicity?
Gerard Butler was of Scottish heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- 300 (2006) — Watch on Amazon
- Law Abiding Citizen (2009) — Watch on Amazon
- Olympus Has Fallen (2013) — Watch on Amazon
- Den of Thieves (2018) — Watch on Amazon
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Facts About Gerard Butler
- Trained as a lawyer in Scotland before pursuing acting
- Became an action icon as King Leonidas in Zack Snyder's 300
- Voices Stoick the Vast in the How to Train Your Dragon films
- Anchors the long-running Has Fallen action franchise as Mike Banning
Gerard Butler Quotes
"This is Sparta!"
Legacy
Gerard Butler became a dependable action lead of the 2000s and 2010s, best remembered for his commanding turn as Leonidas in 300.
Sources
📖 Wikipedia
Last verified: 2026-08-17