Dan Butler

Age: 55
Height: 5' 7"

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

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Dan Butler's Main TV Roles

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

BIOGRAPHY:

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TRIVIA:

Studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco from 1976 to 1978.
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).
Butler disclosed his homosexuality on _"Entertainment Tonight" (1981)_ (qv) in 1994 during his run as a swaggering heterosexual on _"Frasier" (1993)_ (qv).
Is best known for the role of Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe on the super-popular Emmy-winning show _"Frasier" (1993)_ (qv).
In 1995, he and 'Candace Gingrich' (qv) served as spokespersons for the National Coming Out Day Project. Butler appeared in public service announcements that included the gently humorous statement, "I'm not a straight man, but I play one on television".
Father Andrew Butler is a pharmacist; mother Shirley is a homemaker.
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.

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