Richard Butler

Richard Butler

Deceased · Born: Oct 30, 1924 · Died: Apr 23, 2003

Personal Details

BornOct 30, 1924 Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Biography

Richard Butler, a highly acclaimed and accomplished British actor, hails from the vibrant city of Bradford, a place that has played a significant role in shaping his remarkable journey. His illustrious career, spanning an impressive and extensive duration, has been marked by numerous milestones and achievements, with his earliest appearances dating back to the live broadcasts of the early 1950s.

Noted for his multifaceted acting abilities, John Butler etched a lasting impression on the television landscape, boasting a diverse array of roles that aptly demonstrated his remarkable adaptability and proficiency.

One of the most enduring and iconic performances of his illustrious career was his portrayal of a dignified and solemn vicar, tasked with officiating at the ill-fated and ultimately doomed wedding ceremony of the ill-starred couple, Charles and Henrietta, in the 1994 cinematic masterpiece Four Weddings and a Funeral, a film that has left an indelible mark on the annals of cinematic history.

It is with a profound sense of sorrow that we mark the passing of Richard Butler, a life that was tragically cut short on April 23, 2003, in Surrey, England, a place that held such significance and meaning for him.

A rewritten biography has been crafted to preserve the authentic details of the subject's life while employing diverse sentence constructions and a rich vocabulary to elevate the text's readability and overall flow.

Career

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2002
White Teeth
White Teeth as Mr. Hamilton
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1999
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Ernest
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1996
Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son as MP (uncredited)
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1994
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Four Weddings and a Funeral as Vicar - Wedding Four
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1983
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1982
Scrubbers
Scrubbers as Governor
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The Final Option
The Final Option as Dignitary
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1981
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1980
Play for Today
Play for Today as Harry Moore
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1978
BBC2 Playhouse
BBC2 Playhouse as Mr. Harris
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1977
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Scum
Scum as Governor
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1975
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1970
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play as Prison Governor