Dan Butler

Age: 54
Height: 5' 7"

Birth Place: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Born: Dec. 2nd, 1954

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NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

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Is one of only two actors to have appeared in the original Hannibal Lecter film, _Manhunter (1986)_ (qv), as well as _The Silence of the Lambs (1991)_ (qv). The other is 'Frankie Faison' (qv).
Best known for his role as Robert "Bulldog" Briscoe in _"Frasier" (1993)_ (qv). Initially, he was a recurring guest actor, but in 1996, he became a member of the main cast. His character was written out of the show in 1999, but returned to guest star in five episodes of the series' last three seasons.
Graduated from Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. While there, he received a drama award.
Has been involved with the theatre since his youth in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He made his performing debut as a lad in a local production of "The Music Man" and eventually joined the Indiana-Purdue theatre group while in high school.
In high school, Butler pursued his penchant for the stage, winning leading roles in student plays. He also excelled in sports and was elected class president.
Is a playwright.
Butler left both Purdue University and San Jose State College without degrees and migrated to San Francisco where he worked in regional theatre.
Butler disclosed his homosexuality on _"Entertainment Tonight" (1981)_ (qv) in 1994 during his run as a swaggering heterosexual on _"Frasier" (1993)_ (qv).

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