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Richard Butler

Bio: Richard Butler was a Bradford born British actor who appeared mostly on television in a career that stretched back to the live broadcasts of the early 1950s. He is perhaps best known for playing the vicar officiating at Charles and Henrietta's abortive wedding in the 1994 film Four Weddings and a Funeral
Born: Thu, Oct 30 1924
Birthplace: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Death: Wed, Apr 23 2003
Richard Butler is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son
Richard Butler was 71 in Some Mother's Son as 'MP (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of Four Weddings and a Funeral
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Richard Butler was 69 in Four Weddings and a Funeral as 'Vicar - Wedding Four'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1994
Poster of Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill
Richard Butler was 65 in Shoot to Kill as 'Chief Constable Colin Sampson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1990
Poster of Further and Particular
Further and Particular
Richard Butler was 63 in Further and Particular as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1988
Poster of Birth of a Nation
Birth of a Nation
Richard Butler was 58 in Birth of a Nation as 'Mr Griff'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1983
Poster of Scrubbers
Scrubbers
Richard Butler was 57 in Scrubbers as 'Governor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1982
Poster of Who Dares Wins
Who Dares Wins
Richard Butler was 57 in Who Dares Wins as 'Dignitary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1982
Poster of 'That Crazy Woman'
'That Crazy Woman'
Richard Butler was 55 in 'That Crazy Woman' as 'Harry Moore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1980
Poster of The Vanishing Army
The Vanishing Army
Richard Butler was 54 in The Vanishing Army as 'Ellis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1978
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Richard Butler was 53 in One Day at a Time as 'Ronald'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1977
Poster of Scum
Scum
Richard Butler was 53 in Scum as 'Governor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 1977
Poster of The Man with the Power
The Man with the Power
Richard Butler was 52 in The Man with the Power as 'Mr. Harris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1976
Poster of The Naked Civil Servant
The Naked Civil Servant
Richard Butler was 51 in The Naked Civil Servant as 'Senior Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of The Nearly Man
The Nearly Man
Richard Butler was 49 in The Nearly Man as 'Geoff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1974
Poster of Chariot of Fire
Chariot of Fire
Richard Butler was 45 in Chariot of Fire as 'Prison Governor'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1970
Poster of The House That Jigger Built
The House That Jigger Built
Richard Butler was 43 in The House That Jigger Built as 'Harry Garbutt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 White Teeth
White Teeth
Richard Butler was 77+ in White Teeth as 'Mr. Hamilton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Richard Butler was 68+ in Peak Practice as 'Sam Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Richard Butler was 67+ in Heartbeat as 'Ernest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Terry and June
Terry and June
Richard Butler was 54+ in Terry and June as 'Chelsea Supporter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
Poster of Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories
Richard Butler was 49+ in Bedtime Stories as 'Major Burton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Special Branch
Special Branch
Richard Butler was 44+ in Special Branch as 'Commander Nicols'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Scales of Justice
The Scales of Justice
Richard Butler was 37+ in The Scales of Justice as 'William Milsom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 1962