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Tom Butler

Bio: Tom Butler is a Canadian television and film actor. He best known for his television role on the science fiction series Sliders as Michael Mallory, the father of Quinn Mallory in the pilot episode, and reprised his role in the season 2 episode Gillian of the Spirits
Born: Thu, Feb 01 1951
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Tom Butler is 73 years old
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Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Tom Butler was 73 in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as 'Commander Walters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2024
Poster of She Talks to Strangers
She Talks to Strangers
Tom Butler was 72 in She Talks to Strangers
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 2023
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Tom Butler was 71 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as 'Commander Walters'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 2022
Poster of Christmas in Tahoe
Christmas in Tahoe
Tom Butler was 70 in Christmas in Tahoe as 'Tim Rhodes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 2021
Poster of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
Tom Butler was 69 in Sonic the Hedgehog as 'Vice Chairman Walters'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2020
Poster of A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love
A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love
Tom Butler was 68 in A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love as 'Edgar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 2019
Poster of Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu
Tom Butler was 67 in Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu as 'Vernon Divoss'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 2018
Poster of Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder
Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder
Tom Butler was 67 in Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder as 'Lucas Dean'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 2018
Poster of Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps
Tom Butler was 66 in Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps as 'Divoss'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love
Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love
Tom Butler was 65 in Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love as 'Lucas Dean'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 2016
Poster of Autumn in the Vineyard
Autumn in the Vineyard
Tom Butler was 65 in Autumn in the Vineyard as 'Charles Baldwin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2016
Poster of Anything for Love
Anything for Love
Tom Butler was 65 in Anything for Love as 'Edward Benson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 2016
Poster of Love in Paradise
Love in Paradise
Tom Butler was 64 in Love in Paradise as 'Casey Twain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 2016
Poster of The Dick Knost Show
The Dick Knost Show
Tom Butler was 64 in The Dick Knost Show
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland
Tom Butler was 64 in Tomorrowland as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2015
Poster of Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades of Grey
Tom Butler was 64 in Fifty Shades of Grey as 'WSU University President'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 2015
Poster of Working Class Heroes
Working Class Heroes
Tom Butler was 64 in Working Class Heroes as 'Derrick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2015
Poster of Primary
Primary
Tom Butler was 62 in Primary as 'Karl Jaspar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of The Toyman Killer
The Toyman Killer
Tom Butler was 62 in The Toyman Killer as 'Detective Turbinado'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 2013
Poster of Stories We Tell
Stories We Tell
Tom Butler was 61 in Stories We Tell as 'Storyteller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Goodnight for Justice
Goodnight for Justice
Tom Butler was 59 in Goodnight for Justice as 'Judge Aldous Shaw'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 2011
Poster of Call Me Mrs. Miracle
Call Me Mrs. Miracle
Tom Butler was 59 in Call Me Mrs. Miracle as 'J.R. Findley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 2010
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Tom Butler was 59 in The A-Team as 'Judge Advocate #1'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 2010
Poster of Making Mr. Right
Making Mr. Right
Tom Butler was 57 in Making Mr. Right as 'Paul Gottman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 2008
Poster of Shooter
Shooter
Tom Butler was 56 in Shooter as 'President'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 2007
Poster of Code Name: The Cleaner
Code Name: The Cleaner
Tom Butler was 55 in Code Name: The Cleaner as 'Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 2007
Poster of Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane
Tom Butler was 55 in Snakes on a Plane as 'Captain Sam McKeon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 2006
Poster of Everything's Gone Green
Everything's Gone Green
Tom Butler was 55 in Everything's Gone Green as 'Ryan's Dad'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
Tom Butler was 53 in Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery as 'Inspector McKendrick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of I Accuse
I Accuse
Tom Butler was 52 in I Accuse as 'Warren Hart'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 2003
Poster of Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy vs. Jason
Tom Butler was 52 in Freddy vs. Jason as 'Dr. Campbell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 2003
Poster of A Crime of Passion
A Crime of Passion
Tom Butler was 51 in A Crime of Passion as 'Thomas Shipman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Charging Out Amazon
Charging Out Amazon
Tom Butler was 51 in Charging Out Amazon
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 2002
Poster of Josie and the Pussycats
Josie and the Pussycats
Tom Butler was 50 in Josie and the Pussycats as 'Agent Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Preludes
Preludes
Tom Butler was 49 in Preludes as 'Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 2000
Poster of First Target
First Target
Tom Butler was 49 in First Target as 'Sen. Jack 'J.P.' Hunter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Legs Apart
Legs Apart
Tom Butler was 49 in Legs Apart
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 07 2000
Poster of Deadlocked
Deadlocked
Tom Butler was 49 in Deadlocked as 'Alexander Hampton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 2000
Poster of Life-Size
Life-Size
Tom Butler was 49 in Life-Size as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of Question of Privilege
Question of Privilege
Tom Butler was 48 in Question of Privilege as 'Tate Aldridge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of Every Mother's Worst Fear
Every Mother's Worst Fear
Tom Butler was 47 in Every Mother's Worst Fear as 'Agent Weatherby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1998
Poster of The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
Tom Butler was 47 in The Long Way Home as 'Pete Gerrin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1998
Poster of Ronnie and Julie
Ronnie and Julie
Tom Butler was 46 in Ronnie and Julie as 'Arthur Cappell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1997
Poster of ...First Do No Harm
...First Do No Harm
Tom Butler was 46 in ...First Do No Harm as 'Dr. Jim Peterson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 16 1997
Poster of Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers
Tom Butler was 45 in Peacekeepers as 'Warrent Officer Stebbens'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Maternal Instincts
Maternal Instincts
Tom Butler was 45 in Maternal Instincts as 'Dr. Milton Shaw'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 1996
Poster of Dead Ahead
Dead Ahead
Tom Butler was 45 in Dead Ahead as 'Bryan Loch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 1996
Poster of Robin of Locksley
Robin of Locksley
Tom Butler was 45 in Robin of Locksley as 'John Prince Sr.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 26 1996
Poster of Freefall: Flight 174
Freefall: Flight 174
Tom Butler was 44 in Freefall: Flight 174 as 'Pilot Dave'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1995
Poster of The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
Tom Butler was 44 in The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky as 'Mr. McBride'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1995
Poster of Someone Else's Child
Someone Else's Child
Tom Butler was 43 in Someone Else's Child as 'Bruce Reed'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1994
Poster of Against Their Will: Women in Prison
Against Their Will: Women in Prison
Tom Butler was 43 in Against Their Will: Women in Prison as 'Ted Young'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1994
Poster of Death Match
Death Match
Tom Butler was 43 in Death Match as 'Fighter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1994
Poster of Green Dolphin Beat
Green Dolphin Beat
Tom Butler was 43 in Green Dolphin Beat
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1994
Poster of Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Rides Again
Tom Butler was 42 in Ernest Rides Again as 'Dr. Glencliff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1993
Poster of Guilty as Sin
Guilty as Sin
Tom Butler was 42 in Guilty as Sin as 'Heath'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1993
Poster of Judgment Day: The John List Story
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Tom Butler was 42 in Judgment Day: The John List Story as 'Michael Linder'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1993
Poster of Scanners II: The New Order
Scanners II: The New Order
Tom Butler was 40 in Scanners II: The New Order as 'Doctor Morse'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1991
Poster of Hitler's Daughter
Hitler's Daughter
Tom Butler was 39 in Hitler's Daughter as 'Dolan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1990
Poster of Small Sacrifices
Small Sacrifices
Tom Butler was 38 in Small Sacrifices
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1989
Poster of Renegades
Renegades
Tom Butler was 38 in Renegades as 'Detective Geddles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1989
Poster of Rocket Boy
Rocket Boy
Tom Butler was 38 in Rocket Boy as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Day One
Day One
Tom Butler was 38 in Day One as 'Captain DeSilva'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Milk and Honey
Milk and Honey
Tom Butler was 37 in Milk and Honey as 'Steven Wineberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1988
Poster of Martha, Ruth & Edie
Martha, Ruth & Edie
Tom Butler was 36 in Martha, Ruth & Edie
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Walking on Air
Walking on Air
Tom Butler was 35 in Walking on Air as 'Bill Pearson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1987
Poster of Blades of Courage
Blades of Courage
Tom Butler was 35 in Blades of Courage as 'Ron Laroche'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The High Price of Passion
The High Price of Passion
Tom Butler was 35 in The High Price of Passion as 'Security Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 1986
Poster of The Climb
The Climb
Tom Butler was 34 in The Climb as 'Willy Merkel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Confidential
Confidential
Tom Butler was 34 in Confidential as 'Edmund Eislin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Murder in Space
Murder in Space
Tom Butler was 34 in Murder in Space as 'Maj. Kurt Steiner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1985
Poster of Head Office
Head Office
Tom Butler was 34 in Head Office as 'Security Monitor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1985
Poster of Murder by Phone
Murder by Phone
Tom Butler was 31 in Murder by Phone as 'Detective Tamblyn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of The July Group
The July Group
Tom Butler was 29 in The July Group as 'David'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1980
Poster of Crossbar
Crossbar
Tom Butler was 28 in Crossbar as 'Steve Catlow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 21 1979

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 High Potential
High Potential
Tom Butler was 73+ in High Potential as 'Henry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2024
Poster of The Holiday Shift
The Holiday Shift
Tom Butler was 72+ in The Holiday Shift as 'Henry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2023
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Tom Butler was 66+ in The Good Doctor as 'Jim Ransler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Chesapeake Shores
Chesapeake Shores
Tom Butler was 65+ in Chesapeake Shores as 'Lawrence Riley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 2016
Poster of Minority Report
Minority Report
Tom Butler was 64+ in Minority Report as 'Senator Tyler Reynolds'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of Zoo
Zoo
Tom Butler was 64+ in Zoo as 'Greg Trotter, Greg Trotter (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Tom Butler was 63+ in The Flash as 'Eric Larkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of The Secret Circle
The Secret Circle
Tom Butler was 60+ in The Secret Circle as 'Henry Chamberlain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 2011
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
Tom Butler was 57+ in Fringe as 'Richard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain
Tom Butler was 57+ in The Andromeda Strain as 'Colonel Scott Arnold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 26 2008
Poster of Masters of Science Fiction
Masters of Science Fiction
Tom Butler was 56+ in Masters of Science Fiction
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 2007
Poster of Painkiller Jane
Painkiller Jane
Tom Butler was 56+ in Painkiller Jane as 'Dr. John Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2007
Poster of Psych
Psych
Tom Butler was 55+ in Psych as 'Attorney General Maxwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Blade: The Series
Blade: The Series
Tom Butler was 55+ in Blade: The Series
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 28 2006
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
Tom Butler was 54+ in Supernatural as 'Harley Jorgeson, Jim Meyers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of The Collector
The Collector
Tom Butler was 53+ in The Collector
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 02 2004
Poster of Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me
Tom Butler was 52+ in Dead Like Me as 'Thomas Hesburgh Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2003
Poster of Breaking News
Breaking News
Tom Butler was 51+ in Breaking News
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 17 2002
Poster of The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
Tom Butler was 51+ in The Dead Zone as 'Judge Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of Smallville
Smallville
Tom Butler was 50+ in Smallville as 'Lawrence Grady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of Higher Ground
Higher Ground
Tom Butler was 48+ in Higher Ground as 'Mr. Lipenowski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 2000
Poster of First Wave
First Wave
Tom Butler was 47+ in First Wave as 'Sheriff Robey, Bill Blaylock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Cold Squad
Cold Squad
Tom Butler was 46+ in Cold Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of The Third Twin
The Third Twin
Tom Butler was 46+ in The Third Twin as 'Col. Charles Logan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Tom Butler was 46+ in Stargate SG-1 as 'Major General Trofsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Sentinel
The Sentinel
Tom Butler was 45+ in The Sentinel as 'Tom Watson, Norman Ventriss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 20 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Tom Butler was 44+ in The Outer Limits as 'Dr. Werner, Charlie Rogers, General Morehouse, Mr. Evans, Charlie Bouton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
Tom Butler was 44+ in Sliders as 'Michael Mallory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Viper
Viper
Tom Butler was 42+ in Viper as 'Quincy Simon, Miles Devonian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1994
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Tom Butler was 42+ in The X-Files as 'CIA Agent Ambrose Chapel, Drake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Tom Butler was 41+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Andrew Ballin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
Tom Butler was 40+ in The Commish
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of For The Record
For The Record
Tom Butler was 25+ in For The Record
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 1977