Gerard Butler is a Scottish actor and producer, renowned for his roles in action-packed and dramatic films. Born on November 13, 1969, in Paisley, Scotland, he initially pursued a career in law but transitioned to acting in the mid-1990s. His early work included roles in “Mrs. Brown” (1997) and “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997). He gained significant recognition for portraying King Leonidas in “300” (2007).
Butler’s diverse filmography spans various genres. He voiced Stoick the Vast in the “How to Train Your Dragon” series, starting in 2010. In 2013, he starred as Secret Service agent Mike Banning in “Olympus Has Fallen,” a role he reprised in subsequent sequels. His more recent works include “Plane” (2023) and “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” (2024).
Looking ahead, Butler will reprise his role as Stoick in the upcoming live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon,” scheduled for release on June 13, 2025. He continues to be active on social media, sharing updates with his followers. On Instagram, he describes himself as an actor, producer, and Scotsman, with friends calling him “Gerry.”