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
Paradise Lost
1911
as The Parson's Friend

Rolling Stones
1916
as Mr. Branigan
The Wife
1914
as Major Homer Putnam - Mrs. Ives' Sweetheart

A Corner in Wheat
1909

At First Sight
1917
as The Sheriff
Red Hicks Defies the World
1913
as First Creditor
Movies (81)
Paradise Lost
1911
as The Parson's Friend

Rolling Stones
1916
as Mr. Branigan
The Wife
1914
as Major Homer Putnam - Mrs. Ives' Sweetheart

A Corner in Wheat
1909

At First Sight
1917
as The Sheriff
Red Hicks Defies the World
1913
as First Creditor
Almost a Wild Man
1913
as Policeman / In Audience
The Law and His Son
1913
as The Outcast Son's Father

Strongheart
1914
as Manager of the Opposing Team
The Stolen Treaty
1913
as A Diplomat

Gold and Glitter
1912
as The First Older Brother
The Spanish Gypsy
1911
as The Doctor

In the Aisles of the Wild
1912
as The Widower
The Crook and the Girl
1913
as The Lawyer
The New Dress
1911
as The Priest at Wedding

They Would Elope
1909
Tears O’Peggy
1912
as Peggy's admirer
In Diplomatic Circles
1913
as The Father

The Usurer
1910
as The Doctor

The Slave
1909
as A Patrician
His Sister-In-Law
1910
After the Ball
1910
as A Friend of Mr. Brown's
A Voice from the Deep
1912
as A Fisherman

Enoch Arden: Part II
1911
as In Bar

The Price She Paid
1917
as Presbury

A Child's Impulse
1910
as The Butler / Passerby

An Arcadian Maid
1910
as Second Man
The Message of the Violin
1910
as The Music Teacher

A Flash of Light
1910
as A Doctor

The Root of Evil
1912
as The Wealthy Man

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

The Modern Prodigal
1910
as A Farmer

Swords and Hearts
1911
as Old Ben

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

The Taming of the Shrew
1908

A Child of the Ghetto
1910
as In Second Shop

The Speed Demon
1912
as In Crowd

That Chink at Golden Gulch
1910
as Cowboy
Teaching Dad to Like Her
1911
as Outside Theatre

Wilful Peggy
1910

The House with Closed Shutters
1910
as The Colored Servant

Fighting Blood
1911
as A Settler

The Long Road
1911
as At Party

The Strong Man's Burden
1913
as The Doctor

The Manicure Lady
1911
as Maitre D'

A Timely Interception
1913
as The Oil Syndicate Officer

Muggsy Becomes a Hero
1910
as The Pastor

In the Border States
1910
as Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
The Enemy's Baby
1913
as Sam Miller - the Grandfather

Fisher Folks
1911
as Fisherman

Comrades
1911
as Charles A. Franklin

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

Sunshine Sue
1910
as The Piano Store Owner
The Troublesome Baby
1910
as Mr. Samuels

The Engagement Ring
1912
as The Benefactor

The Great Secret
1917
as Tom Clarke

I Accuse
1916
as Banker Ward
The Gambler of the West
1915
as Tom Grey

Brute Force
1914
as Priscilla's Father (Prologue)

The Miser's Heart
1911
as Policeman
The Would-Be Shriner
1912
as On Street

A Girl Like That
1917
as Clergyman

What Shall We Do with Our Old?
1911
as Shop

Saved from Himself
1911
as A Guest
He Must Have a Wife
1912
as Uncle William
Why He Gave Up
1911
as One of the Husband's Chums

A Plain Song
1910
as Edith's Employer
When the Fire-Bells Rang
1912
as An Actor
The Honor of His Family
1910

The Rose of Kentucky
1911
as A servant

A Trap for Santa Claus
1909
as The Attorney / Man in Bar (uncredited)
The Unveiling
1911
Serious Sixteen
1910
as The Father

Hot Stuff
1912
as Hank's Sweetheart's Father
Getting Rid of Trouble
1912
as Dad

Mr. Jones’ Burglar
1909
as At Club

The Diving Girl
1911
as The Uncle's Friend

The Squaw's Love
1911
as Father

Susie Snowflake
1916
as Amos
Toys of Destiny
1915
as Deacon White
More Than Friends
1915
as The Chief of the Secret Service
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
- Paradise Lost (1911) — as The Parson's Friend
- Rolling Stones (1916) — as Mr. Branigan
- The Wife (1914) — as Major Homer Putnam - Mrs. Ives' Sweetheart
- A Corner in Wheat (1909)
- At First Sight (1917) — as The Sheriff
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