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Bill Butler

Bio: Wilmer Cable Butler (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer who was known for his work on The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975), and three Rocky sequels. Butler also completed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) after Haskell Wexler was fired from the production, and was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography

Born: Thu, Apr 07 1921

Birthplace: Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA

Death: Wed, Apr 05 2023

Bill Butler is 101 years old

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TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

Bill Butler would have been no older than 101 in TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR as 'Camera Technician'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2023

Evil Angel

Bill Butler was 87 in Evil Angel as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 2009

Limousine

Bill Butler was 87 in Limousine as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2008

Redline

Bill Butler was 86 in Redline as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2007

The Plague

Bill Butler was 85 in The Plague as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 2006

Funny Money

Bill Butler was 84 in Funny Money as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 2006

Frailty

Bill Butler was 81 in Frailty as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2002

Joe and Max

Bill Butler was 80 in Joe and Max as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 2002

Hendrix

Bill Butler was 79 in Hendrix as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 2000

Passing Glory

Bill Butler was 77 in Passing Glory as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1999

Don King: Only in America

Bill Butler was 76 in Don King: Only in America as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1997

Deceiver

Bill Butler was 76 in Deceiver as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1997

Anaconda

Bill Butler was 76 in Anaconda as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1997

Dark Skies

Bill Butler was 75 in Dark Skies as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1996

Flipper

Bill Butler was 75 in Flipper as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1996

A Walton Wedding

Bill Butler was 73 in A Walton Wedding as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1995

Beethoven's 2nd

Bill Butler was 72 in Beethoven's 2nd as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1993

Cop & ½

Bill Butler was 71 in Cop & ½ as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993

Sniper

Bill Butler was 71 in Sniper as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1993

Hot Shots!

Bill Butler was 70 in Hot Shots! as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1991

Graffiti Bridge

Bill Butler was 69 in Graffiti Bridge as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990

When We Were Young

Bill Butler was 68 in When We Were Young as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1989

Child's Play

Bill Butler was 67 in Child's Play as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988

Wildfire

Bill Butler was 67 in Wildfire as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1988

Biloxi Blues

Bill Butler was 66 in Biloxi Blues as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1988

Bates Motel

Bill Butler was 66 in Bates Motel as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1987

Big Trouble

Bill Butler was 65 in Big Trouble as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986

Rocky IV

Bill Butler was 64 in Rocky IV as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1985

Beer

Bill Butler was 64 in Beer as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1985

A Streetcar Named Desire

Bill Butler was 62 in A Streetcar Named Desire as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1984

The Sting II

Bill Butler was 61 in The Sting II as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983

Rocky III

Bill Butler was 61 in Rocky III as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982

Killing at Hell's Gate

Bill Butler was 60 in Killing at Hell's Gate as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1981

Stripes

Bill Butler was 60 in Stripes as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

Bill Butler was 60 in The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1981

Death Ray 2000

Bill Butler was 59 in Death Ray 2000 as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1981

It's My Turn

Bill Butler was 59 in It's My Turn as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1980

Can't Stop the Music

Bill Butler was 59 in Can't Stop the Music as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1980

Rocky II

Bill Butler was 58 in Rocky II as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1979

Ice Castles

Bill Butler was 57 in Ice Castles as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1978

Grease

Bill Butler was 57 in Grease as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1978

Damien – Omen II

Bill Butler was 57 in Damien – Omen II as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1978

Uncle Joe Shannon

Bill Butler was 56 in Uncle Joe Shannon as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

Capricorn One

Bill Butler was 56 in Capricorn One as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1977

Demon Seed

Bill Butler was 56 in Demon Seed as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1977

Mary White

Bill Butler was 55 in Mary White as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Raid on Entebbe

Bill Butler was 55 in Raid on Entebbe as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1976

Alex & the Gypsy

Bill Butler was 55 in Alex & the Gypsy as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1976

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Bill Butler was 55 in The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976

Lipstick

Bill Butler was 54 in Lipstick as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1976

Fear on Trial

Bill Butler was 54 in Fear on Trial as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1975

Jaws

Bill Butler was 54 in Jaws as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1975

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery

Bill Butler was 53 in The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1975

Hustling

Bill Butler was 53 in Hustling as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1975

Target Risk

Bill Butler was 53 in Target Risk as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 1975

Vampira

Bill Butler was 53 in Vampira as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1974

The Conversation

Bill Butler was 53 in The Conversation as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 1974

The Execution of Private Slovik

Bill Butler was 52 in The Execution of Private Slovik as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1974

Indict and Convict

Bill Butler was 52 in Indict and Convict as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1974

I Heard the Owl Call My Name

Bill Butler was 52 in I Heard the Owl Call My Name as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1973

Sunshine

Bill Butler was 52 in Sunshine as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973

Deliver Us from Evil

Bill Butler was 52 in Deliver Us from Evil as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1973

Running Wild

Bill Butler was 52 in Running Wild as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1973

Savage

Bill Butler was 51 in Savage as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1973

Hickey & Boggs

Bill Butler was 51 in Hickey & Boggs as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1972

Deliverance

Bill Butler was 51 in Deliverance as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1972

Deathmaster

Bill Butler was 51 in Deathmaster as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1972

Melinda

Bill Butler was 51 in Melinda as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1972

Something Evil

Bill Butler was 50 in Something Evil as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1972

The Return of Count Yorga

Bill Butler was 50 in The Return of Count Yorga as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1971

Drive, He Said

Bill Butler was 50 in Drive, He Said as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1971

A Clear and Present Danger

Bill Butler was 48 in A Clear and Present Danger as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1970

Adam's Woman

Bill Butler was 48 in Adam's Woman as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1970

Fearless Frank

Bill Butler was 48 in Fearless Frank as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1969

The Rain People

Bill Butler was 48 in The Rain People as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1969

A Space to Grow

Bill Butler was 46 in A Space to Grow as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Bill Butler was 45 in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as 'Sound Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1966

The Bold Men

Bill Butler was 43 in The Bold Men as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 02 1965

Star Trek: The Cage

Bill Butler was 43 in Star Trek: The Cage as 'Assistant Camera'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1965

The People vs. Paul Crump

Bill Butler was 41 in The People vs. Paul Crump as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1962

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The Thorn Birds

Bill Butler was 61+ in The Thorn Birds as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1983

Ghost Story

Bill Butler was 51+ in Ghost Story as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972