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Gerard James ButlerBirth Date :
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Glasgow, Scotland, UKClaim to fame :
As Attila the Hun in TV miniseries "Attila" (2001)
DWTS Star Cheryl Burke Admits Kissing Actor Gerard Butler
April 24, 2008 09:04:20Cheryl Burke kisses and tells. The "Dancing with the Stars" professional spills the beans to People, telling the publication that she and rumored boyfriend Gerard Butler have been stepping out together recently and they even shared some smooches, much contrary to her denial on Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show.
Cheryl discussed the persistent rumors of a romance between her and movie hunk Butler on Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show on Tuesday, April 22, insisted Butler as good friend of her dancing partner in DWTS Cristian de la Fuente and his wife. "You know, honestly he's good friends with [my dance partner] Cristian [de la Fuente] and his wife - and we met through them," so she said, adding "He actually lives in my apartment building, and we've been friends for a few months."
Gerard Butler Dating Cameron Diaz, 'No, It's Not True!'
April 11, 2008 01:04:15That Gerard Butler and Cameron Diaz are dating, it's just a nasty rumor. Put the brake on the false romance rumors, the movie hunk insisted "it's not true!"
Rumors were mounting over the weekend that Butler and Diaz have been enjoying a string of secret dates. It's been claimed that both stars have been on three dates in just ten days, being spotted at Teddy's Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, having a romantic dinner at The Chateau Marmont hotel and were seen sharing drinks at Shutters Hotel.
Cameron Diaz Out on String of Dates with Actor Gerard Butler
April 07, 2008 10:04:52Recently claimed to be feeling happy with her single status, Cameron Diaz sparks another romance rumor after she's been reported to be dating movie hunk Gerard Butler. The twosome reportedly have been enjoying a string of secret dates.
Cammy and Butler are said to have been on three dates in just ten days. They recently were seen at Teddy's Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, where an onlooker claimed, "there was a lot of thigh and arm touching which got more progressive as the night went on".
'300' Star Gerard Butler to Star Opposite Katherine Heigl
January 30, 2008 11:01:56The "300" star Gerard Butler has been set to join the cast of Columbia Pictures' latest project "The Ugly Truth". According to Variety, the Phantom of 2004's musical film "Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera" will star opposite "27 Dresses" star Katherine Heigl in the battle of the sexes romantic comedy.
In the film directed by Robert Luketic, the 38-year-old Scottish actor is set to portray Mike Alexander, the host of a television segment with the same title as the feature film. He will be a chauvinistic correspondent who challenged morning show producer played by Heigl in a series of outrageous tests to prove his relationships' theories and help her find love. Additionally, the comedy film is expected to start production in April.
Gerard Butler Slammed Wolverine's Sabretooth Scoop
December 22, 2007 11:12:16Looks like fans of "X-Men" series have to wait longer to find out who will play Sabretooth in the upcoming "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Giving a response to the recent rumor on his involvement in the project, Scottish actor Gerard Butler has denied that he is approached for the role during a Los Angeles press day for his latest vehicle "P.S., I Love You."
"It’s not true," the "300" star stated to MoviesOnline. "I haven’t even met on it, I haven’t spoken to anybody and I haven’t seen a script. And I think I’m working when it’s going on, so it’s not –"
Gerard Butler Eyed for Wolverine's Sabretooth?
December 08, 2007 11:12:06Words have heated up on the actor who suits up for the baddie role in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", the spin-off to "X-Men" trilogy. CHUD.com has brought up interesting tidbit that the 20th Century Fox now is approaching Gerard Butler for a possibility of him to play Victor Creed aka Sabretooth, the title character's arch-enemy.
The site claimed to have obtained from its closely placed and highly trusted source that the "300" star becomes considered after the studio's talks with Karl Urban for the role fell through. Sabretooth, one of the victims of the Cold War super-soldier program Weapon X alongside Wolverine, was initially portrayed by Tyler Mane in 2000's "X-Men", which found him getting blown through the head of the Statue of Liberty by Cyclops following a brief battle with Wolverine.
Empire Magazine Presents Its Pick of 100 Sexiest Movie Stars
December 07, 2007 01:12:46Notwithstanding with her being labeled as skinny, Angelina Jolie has been chosen the 1st in a poll conducted by Empire Magazine on 100 Sexiest Movie Stars. Seizing the top spot on the list her sexiest moment, according to Empire, was "beating the hell out of Brad Pitt in 'Mr and Mrs Smith' and then banging the hell out of him by way of apology."
Jolie is said by Empire "to have been precision built to turn cinema audiences into drooling wrecks. The pneumatic figure, the feline eyes, the lips that could have been stung by several hives of bees. Simply unimprovable."
Gerard Butler Gives Up His Escape from New York Stint
October 31, 2007 01:10:44From now on, New Line Cinema has to look for a new actor to play Snake Plissken in its "Escape from New York." That's simply because Gerard Butler is no longer joining the project to portray the role.
Sad to say, but it's happening for real, Variety has just brought in a report that the "300" star has taken decision to quit the action flick, a remake of John Carpenter's 1981 movie of the same name. Reason for his departure is described to be of creative differences, which are not further explained.
Five Ready to "RocknRolla"
June 26, 2007 11:06:02
Going pretty fast in recruiting talents for the flick's cast, filmmakers of "RocknRolla" have delightfully submitted well-known names of Gerard Butler, Idris Elba, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, and rapper Ludacris as the early lineup of the list.
A caper movie, the project is set in motion when a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all of London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Butler is said to play One Two, a street-smart mobster who has learned to play both sides of the fence while Elba will be his partner Mumbles.
"Watchmen" Helmer Keen to Keep Gerard Butler In
June 11, 2007 11:06:39
Giving response to Gerard Butler's remark earlier pointing out his doubt on whether he would really take part in "Watchmen", helmer Zack Snyder has stated to MTV that he will find out a way to have the "300" star kept sticking to the project for sure.
"Yeah, we'll find a spot for him," the Green Bay-born filmmaker told the music network at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards red carpet. "They'll let him [off the other sets for a while]; he's not gonna get out that easy."
The 2007 MTV Movie Awards Winners Named
June 04, 2007 11:06:14
Summer sure is still a great period to celebrate an award event and for young generation of moviegoers, it's undoubtedly the time to once again get to know who and what come out as the best at MTV Movie Awards this year, held Sunday, June 3 at Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre.
Taking the spotlight during the ceremony was Walt Disney Pictures' "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" which not only got deemed Best Movie, but also won its lead star Johnny Depp the Best Performance honor. However, the big winner turned out to be Sacha Baron Cohen as the British actor triumphantly swept two golden popcorns in Best Comedic Performance for "Borat" and Best Kiss for "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", the latter being shared with fellow funnyman Will Ferrell.
Gerard Butler Honored at the 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards
May 22, 2007 02:05:36
Already announced to be the Action Movie Star of the Year last month, Gerard Butler finally can bring the prize home as he was officially bestowed the title at the ceremony of this year's Taurus World Stunt Awards held Sunday, May 20.
Named so for conducting many of his own stunts in epic saga "300", the actor received the trophy from the hands of fellow thesp Dennis Hopper, who described Butler's role as King Leonidas in the flick to be a "powerful, flesh-and-blood performance combined with brilliantly aggressive, athletic stuntwork."
Gerard Butler Sweeps Three Stints
May 19, 2007 09:05:34
The huge success of "300" no doubt has brought such great impact for its leading star Gerard Butler as the actor has successfully snatched not only one but three roles, each in "Game", "The Untouchables: Capone Rising", and "Nim's Island."
For "Game", Butler will play a man living in the near future where the ultimate online simulation environment is humans remote-controlling other humans in mass-scale, multiplayer online gaming. Filming on the project will start in January 2008 with "Crank" creators Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor both writing and directing for Lakeshore Entertainment.
Contenders Unveiled for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
May 01, 2007 12:05:43
The coveted Golden Popcorn trophies once again set to be handed into the rightful ones as MTV has just revealed its list of nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards, which it will air live for the first time ever from Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3.
Picking up titles of various genres for the competition, the network surprisingly gives large portion attention to epic saga "300", granting the Zack Snyder-directed flick a total five nods, notably Best Movie and Best Performance for lead star Gerard Butler.
Gerard Butler Named Action Movie Star of the Year
April 20, 2007 02:04:12
Hit the big screen hard through his heroic performance in epic saga "300", Gerard Butler will be honored the title of the Action Movie Star of the Year at this year's Taurus World Stunt Awards.
Recognized for doing many of his own stunts in the film apart from his extensive training in preparing his role as King Leonidas, the actor will receive the prize during the World Stunt Foundation's Hollywood ceremony held on May 20 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California.
Gerard Butler and Naomi Campbell, New Couple?!
March 30, 2007 02:03:39
Gerard Butler and Naomi Campbell. What do they have in common? Can you please find one? If not then here I tell you what. They have the same feeling toward each other.
Speculation is mounting that Butler and Campbell are couple. Completed her five days of community service as a result of throwing a cell phone at a former employee, the supermodel returned to New York where she has been spotted out and about with Butler several times.
Gerard Butler Performs a Smooth "Escape"
March 13, 2007 05:03:57
Still hot from his role in epic action movie "300", Gerard Butler now is shifting to modern action flick. Variety reveals that the actor has been picked up to be the leadstar in "Escape from New York", a remake of John Carpenter's 1981 work of the same name.
Assuming the role originated by Kurt Russell, Butler will portray the one-eyed convict Snake Plissken who gets assigned to breach into the inescapable maximum security prison formerly known as Manhattan to liberate the U.S. president. Script will be worked by "Black Hawk Down" scribe Ken Nolan with Neal Moritz being attached as the producer.
Gerard Butler Monitored By the "Watchmen"
March 06, 2007 02:03:52
Looks like the "300" duo will still stick to each other for one more highly anticipated project. IESB.net has successfully drawn out information from director Zack Snyder that Gerard Butler, who played King Leonidas in the epic flick, will have a starring part in his next project "Watchmen."
Though so, Snyder appears to keep the details for himself for now as he refused to give any hint about what role Butler would portray. The Wisconsin-born filmmaker, in the meantime, also pointed out that Tom Cruise might not take any role in the movie after all as many have speculated.
Gerard Butler to Flourish "Love" with Hilary Swank
August 26, 2006 09:08:25
Once again plunges himself to drama genre, Gerard Butler has given positive sign to join Hilary Swank in the cast of Warner Bros.' new project of "P.S., I Love You." The first major male cast member included in the list, the actor is billed to portray the deceased husband of Holly Kennedy, played by Swank.
Based on Cecilia Ahern's best-selling novel of the same title, "P.S., I Love You" revolves around a young Irish widow who finds out that her late husband has left her a package of letters intended to help erase her pain and start a new life. Steven Rogers is assigned to adapt the screenplay with Wendy Finerman seating as the producer. Production is expected to begin by fall in New York and Ireland.
Gerard "The Phantom" Butler Is Fighting Vampires
June 26, 2006 02:06:19
Be ready to have the "Priest" make us eerie. It is the new horror movie directed by Andrew Douglas, who also helmed another horror screenplay, "The Amityville Horror".
The movie is attaching Gerard Butler as the leading role. Butler is also known as the Phantom in the adapted version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera". He is also attached to Warner Bros.' next movie plan, "300" after currently performed in "Butterfly on a Wheel", together with Pierce Brosnan and Maria Bello.
Maria Bello & Gerard Butler on A "Wheel"
January 20, 2006 10:01:06
Maria Bello and Gerard Butler are teaming up to star opposite Pierce Brosnan in the independent thriller "Butterfly on a Wheel." Directed by Mike Barker from a script by William Morrissey, the film will be produced by Irish Dreamtime, Infinity Features and Icon Productions with Mel Gibson's Icon Entertainment International owns worldwide rights, excluding Canada.
The story of "Butterfly on a Wheel" centers on a happy couple with a seemingly perfect life whose daughter is abducted. Over the course of a day, the kidnapper dismantles the family's lives with brutal efficiency. Bello and Butler will play the couple, while Brosnan will play the kidnapper.
"300" Butler
August 16, 2005 01:08:41"300" is a Warner Bros. Pictures film, which story is based on the adaptation of the Frank Miller graphic novel. It tells the true story of 300 elite Spartan warriors led by their fearless king, Leonidas, who thwart the charge of Xerxes and his massive Persian army at the battle of Thermopylae.
Has signed on to star in "300" is Gerard Butler who is about to play the role of Leonidas. As for the Zack Snyder direction, the studio is looking forward to make the film in the style of the graphic novel, which Miller wrote and drew in 1998.
