William J. Butler
Known for Acting · 81 credits
- Born
- 1859-12-30
- Died
- 1927-01-27
- Place of birth
- Ireland
- Also known as
- William Butler · W.J. Butler · W. J. Butler
Known For
Movies (81)

Comrades
1911
as Charles A. Franklin

I Accuse
1916
as Banker Ward

Susie Snowflake
1916
as Amos
The Unveiling
1911

Strongheart
1914
as Manager of the Opposing Team

A Corner in Wheat
1909
Teaching Dad to Like Her
1911
as Outside Theatre

The Usurer
1910
as The Doctor

The Slave
1909
as A Patrician
A Voice from the Deep
1912
as A Fisherman
The Crook and the Girl
1913
as The Lawyer

At First Sight
1917
as The Sheriff

Fighting Blood
1911
as A Settler

In the Border States
1910
as Confederate Soldier (uncredited)

What Shall We Do with Our Old?
1911
as Shop

The Great Secret
1917
as Tom Clarke

A Trap for Santa Claus
1909
as The Attorney / Man in Bar (uncredited)

Wilful Peggy
1910

Brute Force
1914
as Priscilla's Father (Prologue)
Almost a Wild Man
1913
as Policeman / In Audience

The Long Road
1911
as At Party

A Girl Like That
1917
as Clergyman
The Gambler of the West
1915
as Tom Grey
Paradise Lost
1911
as The Parson's Friend

They Would Elope
1909
The Honor of His Family
1910

The Taming of the Shrew
1908
The Troublesome Baby
1910
as Mr. Samuels

An Arcadian Maid
1910
as Second Man

A Flash of Light
1910
as A Doctor
The Would-Be Shriner
1912
as On Street

A Child of the Ghetto
1910
as In Second Shop
The New Dress
1911
as The Priest at Wedding
The Law and His Son
1913
as The Outcast Son's Father
The Wife
1914
as Major Homer Putnam - Mrs. Ives' Sweetheart

Hot Stuff
1912
as Hank's Sweetheart's Father

In the Aisles of the Wild
1912
as The Widower

The Miser's Heart
1911
as Policeman

Sunshine Sue
1910
as The Piano Store Owner

Enoch Arden: Part II
1911
as In Bar

That Chink at Golden Gulch
1910
as Cowboy
The Message of the Violin
1910
as The Music Teacher

Mr. Jones’ Burglar
1909
as At Club

The House with Closed Shutters
1910
as The Colored Servant
The Stolen Treaty
1913
as A Diplomat
He Must Have a Wife
1912
as Uncle William

The Squaw's Love
1911
as Father
In Diplomatic Circles
1913
as The Father

Bobby the Coward
1911
as The Father of the Girl Next Door

Muggsy Becomes a Hero
1910
as The Pastor

The Speed Demon
1912
as In Crowd
His Sister-In-Law
1910

Fisher Folks
1911
as Fisherman
After the Ball
1910
as A Friend of Mr. Brown's

A Timely Interception
1913
as The Oil Syndicate Officer
When the Fire-Bells Rang
1912
as An Actor

The Modern Prodigal
1910
as A Farmer

The Manicure Lady
1911
as Maitre D'

The Root of Evil
1912
as The Wealthy Man

Saved from Himself
1911
as A Guest

A Child's Impulse
1910
as The Butler / Passerby
Getting Rid of Trouble
1912
as Dad

The Strong Man's Burden
1913
as The Doctor
The Spanish Gypsy
1911
as The Doctor
The Enemy's Baby
1913
as Sam Miller - the Grandfather
Red Hicks Defies the World
1913
as First Creditor

Gold and Glitter
1912
as The First Older Brother

The Making of a Man
1911
as Young Woman's Family

A Plain Song
1910
as Edith's Employer

The Rose of Kentucky
1911
as A servant

The Engagement Ring
1912
as The Benefactor

The Diving Girl
1911
as The Uncle's Friend

The Price She Paid
1917
as Presbury
Serious Sixteen
1910
as The Father

A String of Pearls
1912
as The Brother's Sweetheart's Father

Swords and Hearts
1911
as Old Ben
Why He Gave Up
1911
as One of the Husband's Chums
More Than Friends
1915
as The Chief of the Secret Service

Rolling Stones
1916
as Mr. Branigan
Toys of Destiny
1915
as Deacon White
Tears O’Peggy
1912
as Peggy's admirer
About William J. Butler
William J. Butler is a notable figure in cinema and television, best known for contributions to Acting. With 81 credits spanning from 1908 to 1917, William J. Butler has appeared in 81 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular William J. Butler Movies
- Comrades (1911) — as Charles A. Franklin
- I Accuse (1916) — as Banker Ward
- Susie Snowflake (1916) — as Amos
- The Unveiling (1911)
- Strongheart (1914) — as Manager of the Opposing Team
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