
Movies (Acting Roles)
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At First Sight
William J. Butler was 57 in At First Sight as 'The Sheriff'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 1917

A Girl Like That
William J. Butler was 57 in A Girl Like That as 'Clergyman'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1917

The Great Secret
William J. Butler was 57 in The Great Secret as 'Tom Clarke'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1917

Susie Snowflake
William J. Butler was 56 in Susie Snowflake as 'Amos'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 25 1916

More Than Friends
William J. Butler was 55 in More Than Friends as 'The Chief of the Secret Service'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1915

Toys of Destiny
William J. Butler was 55 in Toys of Destiny as 'Deacon White'.Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1915

The Wife
William J. Butler was 54 in The Wife as 'Major Homer Putnam - Mrs. Ives' Sweetheart'.Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1914

Brute Force
William J. Butler was 54 in Brute Force as 'Priscilla's Father (Prologue)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1914

Strongheart
William J. Butler was 54 in Strongheart as 'Manager of the Opposing Team'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1914

The Law and His Son
William J. Butler was 53 in The Law and His Son as 'The Outcast Son's Father'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1913

The Stolen Treaty
William J. Butler was 53 in The Stolen Treaty as 'A Diplomat'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1913

The Strong Man's Burden
William J. Butler was 53 in The Strong Man's Burden as 'The Doctor'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1913

The Crook and the Girl
William J. Butler was 53 in The Crook and the Girl as 'The Lawyer'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 25 1913

In Diplomatic Circles
William J. Butler was 53 in In Diplomatic Circles as 'The Father'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1913

Almost a Wild Man
William J. Butler was 53 in Almost a Wild Man as 'Policeman / In Audience'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1913

The Enemy's Baby
William J. Butler was 53 in The Enemy's Baby as 'Sam Miller - the Grandfather'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1913

Red Hicks Defies the World
William J. Butler was 53 in Red Hicks Defies the World as 'First Creditor'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1913

A Timely Interception
William J. Butler was 53 in A Timely Interception as 'The Oil Syndicate Officer'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1913

Gold and Glitter
William J. Butler was 52 in Gold and Glitter as 'The First Older Brother'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1912

In the Aisles of the Wild
William J. Butler was 52 in In the Aisles of the Wild as 'The Widower'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1912

He Must Have a Wife
William J. Butler was 52 in He Must Have a Wife as 'Uncle William'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1912

Getting Rid of Trouble
William J. Butler was 52 in Getting Rid of Trouble as 'Dad'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1912

The Would-Be Shriner
William J. Butler was 52 in The Would-Be Shriner as 'On Street'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1912

The Speed Demon
William J. Butler was 52 in The Speed Demon as 'In Crowd'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1912

When the Fire-Bells Rang
William J. Butler was 52 in When the Fire-Bells Rang as 'An Actor'.Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1912

Hot Stuff
William J. Butler was 52 in Hot Stuff as 'Hank's Sweetheart's Father'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1912

A Voice from the Deep
William J. Butler was 52 in A Voice from the Deep as 'A Fisherman'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1912

The Engagement Ring
William J. Butler was 52 in The Engagement Ring as 'The Benefactor'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1912

Saved from Himself
William J. Butler was 51 in Saved from Himself as 'A Guest'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 1911

Why He Gave Up
William J. Butler was 51 in Why He Gave Up as 'One of the Husband's Chums'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1911

The Miser's Heart
William J. Butler was 51 in The Miser's Heart as 'Policeman'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1911

The Long Road
William J. Butler was 51 in The Long Road as 'At Party'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1911

The Making of a Man
William J. Butler was 51 in The Making of a Man as 'Young Woman's Family'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1911

The Squaw's Love
William J. Butler was 51 in The Squaw's Love as 'Father'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1911

Swords and Hearts
William J. Butler was 51 in Swords and Hearts as 'Old Ben'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 1911

The Rose of Kentucky
William J. Butler was 51 in The Rose of Kentucky as 'A servant'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1911

The Diving Girl
William J. Butler was 51 in The Diving Girl as 'The Uncle's Friend'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1911

The Manicure Lady
William J. Butler was 51 in The Manicure Lady as 'Maitre D''.Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1911

Teaching Dad to Like Her
William J. Butler was 51 in Teaching Dad to Like Her as 'Outside Theatre'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1911

Comrades
William J. Butler was 51 in Comrades as 'Charles A. Franklin'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 1911

Fisher Folks
William J. Butler was 51 in Fisher Folks as 'Fisherman'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1911

What Shall We Do with Our Old?
William J. Butler was 51 in What Shall We Do with Our Old? as 'Shop'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1911

A Plain Song
William J. Butler was 50 in A Plain Song as 'Edith's Employer'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 28 1910

Sunshine Sue
William J. Butler was 50 in Sunshine Sue as 'The Piano Store Owner'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1910

The Message of the Violin
William J. Butler was 50 in The Message of the Violin as 'The Music Teacher'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 1910

Muggsy Becomes a Hero
William J. Butler was 50 in Muggsy Becomes a Hero as 'The Pastor'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1910

The House with Closed Shutters
William J. Butler was 50 in The House with Closed Shutters as 'The Colored Servant'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1910

A Flash of Light
William J. Butler was 50 in A Flash of Light as 'A Doctor'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1910

A Child of the Ghetto
William J. Butler was 50 in A Child of the Ghetto as 'In Second Shop'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1910

The Honor of His Family
William J. Butler was 50 in The Honor of His Family Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 1910

A Trap for Santa Claus
William J. Butler was 49 in A Trap for Santa Claus as 'The Attorney / Man in Bar (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1909

The Taming of the Shrew
William J. Butler was 48 in The Taming of the Shrew Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1908
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
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