Portrait of Tom Butler

Tom Butler

Bio: Tom Butler is a Canadian television and film actor. He best known for his television role on the science fiction series Sliders as Michael Mallory, the father of Quinn Mallory in the pilot episode, and reprised his role in the season 2 episode Gillian of the Spirits
Born: Thu, Feb 01 1951
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Tom Butler is 73 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Tom Butler was
73 in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
as 'Commander Walters'.
Thu, Dec 19 2024
Poster of She Talks to Strangers
She Talks to Strangers
Tom Butler was
72 in She Talks to Strangers
Sat, Dec 02 2023
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Tom Butler was
71 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2
as 'Commander Walters'.
Wed, Mar 30 2022
Poster of Christmas in Tahoe
Christmas in Tahoe
Tom Butler was
70 in Christmas in Tahoe
as 'Tim Rhodes'.
Sun, Nov 28 2021
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Tom Butler was
69 in Sonic the Hedgehog
as 'Vice Chairman Walters'.
Wed, Feb 12 2020
Poster of A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love
A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love
Tom Butler was
68 in A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love
as 'Edgar'.
Sun, Nov 17 2019
Poster of Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Tom Butler was
67 in Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
as 'Vernon Divoss'.
Sun, Jul 22 2018
Poster of Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder
Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder
Tom Butler was
67 in Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder
as 'Lucas Dean'.
Sun, Jun 03 2018
Poster of Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Tom Butler was
66 in Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
as 'Divoss'.
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love
Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love
Tom Butler was
65 in Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love
as 'Lucas Dean'.
Sun, Oct 23 2016
Poster of Autumn in the Vineyard
Autumn in the Vineyard
Tom Butler was
65 in Autumn in the Vineyard
as 'Charles Baldwin'.
Sat, Oct 08 2016
Poster of Anything for Love
Anything for Love
Tom Butler was
65 in Anything for Love
as 'Edward Benson'.
Sun, Feb 14 2016
Poster of Love in Paradise
Love in Paradise
Tom Butler was
64 in Love in Paradise
as 'Casey Twain'.
Sat, Jan 02 2016
Poster of The Dick Knost Show
The Dick Knost Show
Tom Butler was
64 in The Dick Knost Show
Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland
Tom Butler was
64 in Tomorrowland
as 'Police Captain'.
Tue, May 19 2015
Poster of Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades of Grey
Tom Butler was
64 in Fifty Shades of Grey
as 'WSU University President'.
Wed, Feb 11 2015
Poster of Working Class Heroes
Working Class Heroes
Tom Butler was
64 in Working Class Heroes
as 'Derrick'.
Fri, Feb 06 2015
Poster of Primary
Primary
Tom Butler was
62 in Primary
as 'Karl Jaspar'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of The Toyman Killer
The Toyman Killer
Tom Butler was
62 in The Toyman Killer
as 'Detective Turbinado'.
Sat, Nov 09 2013
Poster of Stories We Tell
Stories We Tell
Tom Butler was
61 in Stories We Tell
as 'Storyteller'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Goodnight for Justice
Goodnight for Justice
Tom Butler was
59 in Goodnight for Justice
as 'Judge Aldous Shaw'.
Sat, Jan 29 2011
Poster of Call Me Mrs. Miracle
Call Me Mrs. Miracle
Tom Butler was
59 in Call Me Mrs. Miracle
as 'J.R. Findley'.
Sat, Nov 27 2010
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Tom Butler was
59 in The A-Team
as 'Judge Advocate #1'.
Wed, Jun 09 2010
Poster of Making Mr. Right
Making Mr. Right
Tom Butler was
57 in Making Mr. Right
as 'Paul Gottman'.
Sat, Feb 09 2008
Poster of Shooter
Shooter
Tom Butler was
56 in Shooter
as 'President'.
Thu, Mar 22 2007
Poster of Code Name: The Cleaner
Code Name: The Cleaner
Tom Butler was
55 in Code Name: The Cleaner
as 'Crane'.
Fri, Jan 05 2007
Poster of Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane
Tom Butler was
55 in Snakes on a Plane
as 'Captain Sam McKeon'.
Thu, Aug 17 2006
Poster of Everything's Gone Green
Everything's Gone Green
Tom Butler was
55 in Everything's Gone Green
as 'Ryan's Dad'.
Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
Tom Butler was
53 in Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
as 'Inspector McKendrick'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of I Accuse
I Accuse
Tom Butler was
52 in I Accuse
as 'Warren Hart'.
Sun, Nov 30 2003
Poster of Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy vs. Jason
Tom Butler was
52 in Freddy vs. Jason
as 'Dr. Campbell'.
Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of A Crime of Passion
A Crime of Passion
Tom Butler was
51 in A Crime of Passion
as 'Thomas Shipman'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Charging Out Amazon
Charging Out Amazon
Tom Butler was
51 in Charging Out Amazon
Mon, Jul 01 2002
Poster of Josie and the Pussycats
Josie and the Pussycats
Tom Butler was
50 in Josie and the Pussycats
as 'Agent Kelly'.
Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Preludes
Preludes
Tom Butler was
49 in Preludes
as 'Lawyer'.
Wed, Nov 15 2000
Poster of First Target
First Target
Tom Butler was
49 in First Target
as 'Sen. Jack 'J.P.' Hunter'.
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Legs Apart
Legs Apart
Tom Butler was
49 in Legs Apart
Thu, Sep 07 2000
Poster of Deadlocked
Deadlocked
Tom Butler was
49 in Deadlocked
as 'Alexander Hampton'.
Sun, Jun 18 2000
Poster of Life-Size
Life-Size
Tom Butler was
49 in Life-Size
as 'Phil'.
Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of Question of Privilege
Question of Privilege
Tom Butler was
48 in Question of Privilege
as 'Tate Aldridge'.
Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of Every Mother's Worst Fear
Every Mother's Worst Fear
Tom Butler was
47 in Every Mother's Worst Fear
as 'Agent Weatherby'.
Wed, Aug 19 1998
Poster of The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
Tom Butler was
47 in The Long Way Home
as 'Pete Gerrin'.
Sun, Mar 01 1998
Poster of Ronnie and Julie
Ronnie and Julie
Tom Butler was
46 in Ronnie and Julie
as 'Arthur Cappell'.
Sat, Mar 29 1997
Poster of ...First Do No Harm
...First Do No Harm
Tom Butler was
46 in ...First Do No Harm
as 'Dr. Jim Peterson'.
Sun, Feb 16 1997
Poster of Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers
Tom Butler was
45 in Peacekeepers
as 'Warrent Officer Stebbens'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Maternal Instincts
Maternal Instincts
Tom Butler was
45 in Maternal Instincts
as 'Dr. Milton Shaw'.
Tue, Aug 27 1996
Poster of Dead Ahead
Dead Ahead
Tom Butler was
45 in Dead Ahead
as 'Bryan Loch'.
Wed, Apr 17 1996
Poster of Robin of Locksley
Robin of Locksley
Tom Butler was
45 in Robin of Locksley
as 'John Prince Sr.'.
Mon, Feb 26 1996
Poster of Freefall: Flight 174
Freefall: Flight 174
Tom Butler was
44 in Freefall: Flight 174
as 'Pilot Dave'.
Tue, Oct 10 1995
Poster of The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
Tom Butler was
44 in The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
as 'Mr. McBride'.
Thu, Jun 15 1995
Poster of Someone Else's Child
Someone Else's Child
Tom Butler was
43 in Someone Else's Child
as 'Bruce Reed'.
Sun, Dec 04 1994
Poster of Against Their Will: Women in Prison
Against Their Will: Women in Prison
Tom Butler was
43 in Against Their Will: Women in Prison
as 'Ted Young'.
Sat, Oct 29 1994
Poster of Death Match
Death Match
Tom Butler was
43 in Death Match
as 'Fighter'.
Wed, Oct 26 1994
Poster of Green Dolphin Beat
Green Dolphin Beat
Tom Butler was
43 in Green Dolphin Beat
Mon, Jun 27 1994
Poster of Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Rides Again
Tom Butler was
42 in Ernest Rides Again
as 'Dr. Glencliff'.
Fri, Nov 12 1993
Poster of Guilty as Sin
Guilty as Sin
Tom Butler was
42 in Guilty as Sin
as 'Heath'.
Fri, Jun 04 1993
Poster of Judgment Day: The John List Story
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Tom Butler was
42 in Judgment Day: The John List Story
as 'Michael Linder'.
Tue, Feb 23 1993
Poster of Scanners II: The New Order
Scanners II: The New Order
Tom Butler was
40 in Scanners II: The New Order
as 'Doctor Morse'.
Fri, May 03 1991
Poster of Hitler's Daughter
Hitler's Daughter
Tom Butler was
39 in Hitler's Daughter
as 'Dolan'.
Wed, Sep 26 1990
Poster of Small Sacrifices
Small Sacrifices
Tom Butler was
38 in Small Sacrifices
Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of Renegades
Renegades
Tom Butler was
38 in Renegades
as 'Detective Geddles'.
Fri, Jun 02 1989
Poster of Day One
Day One
Tom Butler was
38 in Day One
as 'Captain DeSilva'.
Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Milk and Honey
Milk and Honey
Tom Butler was
37 in Milk and Honey
as 'Steven Wineberg'.
Fri, Sep 09 1988
Poster of Martha, Ruth & Edie
Martha, Ruth & Edie
Tom Butler was
36 in Martha, Ruth & Edie
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Walking on Air
Walking on Air
Tom Butler was
35 in Walking on Air
as 'Bill Pearson'.
Sat, Jan 17 1987
Poster of Blades of Courage
Blades of Courage
Tom Butler was
35 in Blades of Courage
as 'Ron Laroche'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The High Price of Passion
The High Price of Passion
Tom Butler was
35 in The High Price of Passion
as 'Security Man'.
Wed, Oct 29 1986
Poster of The Climb
The Climb
Tom Butler was
34 in The Climb
as 'Willy Merkel'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Confidential
Confidential
Tom Butler was
34 in Confidential
as 'Edmund Eislin'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Murder in Space
Murder in Space
Tom Butler was
34 in Murder in Space
as 'Maj. Kurt Steiner'.
Sun, Jul 28 1985
Poster of Head Office
Head Office
Tom Butler was
34 in Head Office
as 'Security Monitor'.
Thu, Jun 06 1985
Poster of Murder by Phone
Murder by Phone
Tom Butler was
31 in Murder by Phone
as 'Detective Tamblyn'.
Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of The July Group
The July Group
Tom Butler was
29 in The July Group
as 'David'.
Tue, Jul 01 1980
Poster of Crossbar
Crossbar
Tom Butler was
28 in Crossbar
as 'Steve Catlow'.
Sat, Jul 21 1979
Poster of Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess War Games
Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess War Games
Tom Butler will be
73+ in Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess War Games
as 'Vice Chairman Walters'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of High Potential
High Potential
Tom Butler was
73+ in High Potential
as 'Henry'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2024
Poster of The Holiday Shift
The Holiday Shift
Tom Butler was
72+ in The Holiday Shift
as 'Henry'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2023
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Tom Butler was
66+ in The Good Doctor
as 'Jim Ransler'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Chesapeake Shores
Chesapeake Shores
Tom Butler was
65+ in Chesapeake Shores
as 'Lawrence Riley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 2016
Poster of Minority Report
Minority Report
Tom Butler was
64+ in Minority Report
as 'Senator Tyler Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of Zoo
Zoo
Tom Butler was
64+ in Zoo
as 'Greg Trotter, Greg Trotter (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Tom Butler was
63+ in The Flash
as 'Eric Larkin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of The Secret Circle
The Secret Circle
Tom Butler was
60+ in The Secret Circle
as 'Henry Chamberlain'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 2011
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
Tom Butler was
57+ in Fringe
as 'Richard'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain
Tom Butler was
57+ in The Andromeda Strain
as 'Colonel Scott Arnold'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 26 2008
Poster of Masters of Science Fiction
Masters of Science Fiction
Tom Butler was
56+ in Masters of Science Fiction
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 2007
Poster of Painkiller Jane
Painkiller Jane
Tom Butler was
56+ in Painkiller Jane
as 'Dr. John Roberts'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2007
Poster of Psych
Psych
Tom Butler was
55+ in Psych
as 'Attorney General Maxwell'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Blade: The Series
Blade: The Series
Tom Butler was
55+ in Blade: The Series
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2006
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
Tom Butler was
54+ in Supernatural
as 'Harley Jorgeson, Jim Meyers'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of The Collector
The Collector
Tom Butler was
53+ in The Collector
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 02 2004
Poster of Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me
Tom Butler was
52+ in Dead Like Me
as 'Thomas Hesburgh Jr.'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2003
Poster of Breaking News
Breaking News
Tom Butler was
51+ in Breaking News
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 2002
Poster of The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
Tom Butler was
51+ in The Dead Zone
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of Smallville
Smallville
Tom Butler was
50+ in Smallville
as 'Lawrence Grady'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Tom Butler was
48+ in Higher Ground
as 'Mr. Lipenowski'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 2000
Poster of First Wave
First Wave
Tom Butler was
47+ in First Wave
as 'Sheriff Robey, Bill Blaylock'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Cold Squad
Cold Squad
Tom Butler was
46+ in Cold Squad
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of The Third Twin
The Third Twin
Tom Butler was
46+ in The Third Twin
as 'Col. Charles Logan'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Tom Butler was
46+ in Stargate SG-1
as 'Major General Trofsky'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Sentinel
The Sentinel
Tom Butler was
45+ in The Sentinel
as 'Tom Watson, Norman Ventriss'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 20 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Tom Butler was
44+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Dr. Werner, Charlie Rogers, General Morehouse, Mr. Evans, Charlie Bouton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
Tom Butler was
44+ in Sliders
as 'Michael Mallory'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Viper
Viper
Tom Butler was
42+ in Viper
as 'Quincy Simon, Miles Devonian'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1994
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Tom Butler was
42+ in The X-Files
as 'CIA Agent Ambrose Chapel, Drake'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Tom Butler was
41+ in Highlander: The Series
as 'Andrew Ballin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
Tom Butler was
40+ in The Commish
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of For The Record
For The Record
Tom Butler was
25+ in For The Record
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1977