Table of Biography
Dan Butler is a popular American Actor and Voice Actor. Dan Butler is widely known for portraying the role of Bob Bulldog Briscoe in the television series titled Frasier from 1993 to 2004.
Early Life and Childhood
Dan Butler was born on December 2, 1954, in the city of Huntington, Indiana, United States. His age is 68 years as of 2024 and his full name is Daniel Eugene Butler.
Similarly, he is American by nationality and follows Christianity by faith. Moreover, his zodiac sign is Sagittarius by date of birth.
Talking about his family members, his father’s name is Andrew Butler who is a pharmacist and his mother’s name is Shirley Butler. However, there is no information available on the web regarding his siblings.
Dan Butler – Education
In terms of his educational background, there is no information available on the web regarding his school. He might have done his schooling at a community school in Huntington, Indiana. Later, he graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne in 1975. Then, he got his acting training at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Career and Professional Life
Moving on to his career, his breakthrough role came in 1993 when he joined the cast of the hit television series Frasier where he portrayed the character Bob Bulldog Briscoe. He appeared on the series Frasier throughout its eleven-season run, from 1993 to 2004.
Similarly, he appeared in various television shows, including roles in popular series such as Moonlighting, The Golden Girls, and From the Earth to the Moon. He also had a recurring role as Art, Roseanne’s coworker, and friend, in the television series Roseanne from 1991 to 1992.
Likewise, he has lent his voice to numerous animated projects. He is well-known for providing the voice of Mr. Simmons, a teacher in the Nickelodeon animated series titled Hey Arnold! He voiced the character from 1997 to 2002 and reprised the role in the 2017 television movie titled Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie.
Furthermore, his film credits include appearances in movies such as Enemy of the State in 1998, alongside Will Smith and Gene Hackman, and Sniper 2 in 2002, where he played a supporting role. He has also worked in theater, both on and off Broadway, showcasing his talent in stage productions.
Additionally, outside of his acting career, he is also involved in activism and advocacy work. He is an openly gay man and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Also, he has used his platform to speak out on various issues, including HIV/AIDS awareness and LGBTQ+ equality.
Caption: Dan Butler with his co-actors. Source: Alchetron
Brand Endorsements
Butler has not endorsed any brand till now or promoted anything or collaborated with any brands. Similarly, there is no information available on the web regarding the products he has supported. Also, he has not revealed any information about the brands or companies he has ever endorsed.
Awards and Nomination
Butler won the Hoosier Lens Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival in 2008. He won first prize at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2008. Similarly, he was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 1996, 1997, and 1998.
Dan Butler – Net Worth 2024
Butler has an estimated net worth of approximately around $6 million but his exact salary is not available. Similarly, most of his source of income is from his acting and voiceover profession. Additionally, he has worked very hard to achieve this fame and is on the way to raising his net worth in the future.
Caption: Dan Butler posing for the photo. Source: European Writer
Relationship Status
Butler married Richard Waterhouse on September 12, 2010. Richard is a producer by profession. However, he has not revealed anything about how they both met and started dating each other. Moreover, they both don’t have children yet. Also, he doesn’t seem to have any past relationships or engagements.
Scandal
Dan Butler is always seen as concerned with his professional life and stays alert to any rumors or controversies that would damage his professional career. Likewise, he maintains a distance from the media and avoids engaging in any controversial situations that can hamper his reputation.
Body Measurements
Butler is 5 Feet 9 inches tall and weighs 75kg. Similarly, he has a good body structure but his accurate body measurements are unknown. Moreover, he has a beautiful pair of brown eyes and bald hair. Also, his dress size is 8 and his shoe size is 11(US).
Caption: Dan Butler posing for the photo. Source: Broadway World
Social Media
Dan Butler is not active on social media. He always preferred to be present and private in his personal life, so he avoided social networking sites. Similarly, he is not available on any social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.