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David Butler

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Butler (December 17, 1894 – June 14, 1979) was an American actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and television director. Butler was born in San Francisco, California
Born: Sun, Dec 16 1894
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA

Death: Thu, Jun 14 1979
David Butler is 84 years old
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Poster of Edgar Floats
Edgar Floats
David Butler would have been no older than 84 in Edgar Floats as 'Set Costumer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of C'mon, Let's Live a Little
C'mon, Let's Live a Little
David Butler was 72 in C'mon, Let's Live a Little as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1967
Poster of The Right Approach
The Right Approach
David Butler was 66 in The Right Approach as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1961
Poster of The Girl He Left Behind
The Girl He Left Behind
David Butler was 61 in The Girl He Left Behind as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1956
Poster of Prima Donna
Prima Donna
David Butler was 61 in Prima Donna as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of Glory
Glory
David Butler was 61 in Glory as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1956
Poster of Jump Into Hell
Jump Into Hell
David Butler was 60 in Jump Into Hell as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1955
Poster of King Richard and the Crusaders
King Richard and the Crusaders
David Butler was 59 in King Richard and the Crusaders as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 1954
Poster of The Command
The Command
David Butler was 59 in The Command as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1954
Poster of Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane
David Butler was 58 in Calamity Jane as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1953
Poster of By the Light of the Silvery Moon
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
David Butler was 58 in By the Light of the Silvery Moon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1953
Poster of April in Paris
April in Paris
David Butler was 58 in April in Paris as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of Where's Charley?
Where's Charley?
David Butler was 57 in Where's Charley? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1952
Poster of Painting The Clouds With Sunshine
Painting The Clouds With Sunshine
David Butler was 56 in Painting The Clouds With Sunshine as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1951
Poster of Lullaby of Broadway
Lullaby of Broadway
David Butler was 56 in Lullaby of Broadway as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1951
Poster of Tea for Two
Tea for Two
David Butler was 55 in Tea for Two as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
David Butler was 55 in The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1950
Poster of The Story of Seabiscuit
The Story of Seabiscuit
David Butler was 54 in The Story of Seabiscuit as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1949
Poster of It's a Great Feeling
It's a Great Feeling
David Butler was 54 in It's a Great Feeling as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1949
Poster of Look for the Silver Lining
Look for the Silver Lining
David Butler was 54 in Look for the Silver Lining as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 1949
Poster of John Loves Mary
John Loves Mary
David Butler was 54 in John Loves Mary as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1949
Poster of Two Guys from Texas
Two Guys from Texas
David Butler was 53 in Two Guys from Texas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1948
Poster of My Wild Irish Rose
My Wild Irish Rose
David Butler was 53 in My Wild Irish Rose as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1947
Poster of The Time, The Place and The Girl
The Time, The Place and The Girl
David Butler was 52 in The Time, The Place and The Girl as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946
Poster of Two Guys from Milwaukee
Two Guys from Milwaukee
David Butler was 51 in Two Guys from Milwaukee as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1946
Poster of San Antonio
San Antonio
David Butler was 51 in San Antonio as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1945
Poster of The Princess and the Pirate
The Princess and the Pirate
David Butler was 49 in The Princess and the Pirate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1944
Poster of Shine on Harvest Moon
Shine on Harvest Moon
David Butler was 49 in Shine on Harvest Moon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1944
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
David Butler was 48 in Thank Your Lucky Stars as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of They Got Me Covered
They Got Me Covered
David Butler was 48 in They Got Me Covered as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1943
Poster of Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco
David Butler was 47 in Road to Morocco as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1942
Poster of Playmates
Playmates
David Butler was 47 in Playmates as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 1941
Poster of Caught in the Draft
Caught in the Draft
David Butler was 46 in Caught in the Draft as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1941
Poster of You'll Find Out
You'll Find Out
David Butler was 45 in You'll Find Out as 'Story, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1940
Poster of If I Had My Way
If I Had My Way
David Butler was 45 in If I Had My Way as 'Director, Story, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1940
Poster of That's Right – You're Wrong
That's Right – You're Wrong
David Butler was 44 in That's Right – You're Wrong as 'Director, Producer, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of East Side of Heaven
East Side of Heaven
David Butler was 44 in East Side of Heaven as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of Kentucky
Kentucky
David Butler was 44 in Kentucky as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1938
Poster of Straight, Place and Show
Straight, Place and Show
David Butler was 43 in Straight, Place and Show as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1938
Poster of Kentucky Moonshine
Kentucky Moonshine
David Butler was 43 in Kentucky Moonshine as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1938
Poster of You're a Sweetheart
You're a Sweetheart
David Butler was 43 in You're a Sweetheart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1937
Poster of Ali Baba Goes to Town
Ali Baba Goes to Town
David Butler was 42 in Ali Baba Goes to Town as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1937
Poster of Pigskin Parade
Pigskin Parade
David Butler was 41 in Pigskin Parade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1936
Poster of White Fang
White Fang
David Butler was 41 in White Fang as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1936
Poster of Captain January
Captain January
David Butler was 41 in Captain January as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1936
Poster of The Littlest Rebel
The Littlest Rebel
David Butler was 41 in The Littlest Rebel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1935
Poster of Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas
David Butler was 40 in Doubting Thomas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1935
Poster of The Little Colonel
The Little Colonel
David Butler was 40 in The Little Colonel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes
David Butler was 40 in Bright Eyes as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of Have a Heart
Have a Heart
David Butler was 39 in Have a Heart as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1934
Poster of Handy Andy
Handy Andy
David Butler was 39 in Handy Andy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 19 1934
Poster of Bottoms Up
Bottoms Up
David Butler was 39 in Bottoms Up as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1934
Poster of My Weakness
My Weakness
David Butler was 38 in My Weakness as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1933
Poster of Hold Me Tight
Hold Me Tight
David Butler was 38 in Hold Me Tight as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1933
Poster of Handle with Care
Handle with Care
David Butler was 38 in Handle with Care as 'Story, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1932
Poster of Down To Earth
Down To Earth
David Butler was 37 in Down To Earth as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1932
Poster of Business and Pleasure
Business and Pleasure
David Butler was 37 in Business and Pleasure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1932
Poster of Delicious
Delicious
David Butler was 37 in Delicious as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1931
Poster of A Connecticut Yankee
A Connecticut Yankee
David Butler was 36 in A Connecticut Yankee as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1931
Poster of Just Imagine
Just Imagine
David Butler was 35 in Just Imagine as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1930
Poster of High Society Blues
High Society Blues
David Butler was 35 in High Society Blues as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1930
Poster of Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up
David Butler was 35 in Sunny Side Up as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1929
Poster of Salute
Salute
David Butler was 34 in Salute as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1929
Poster of Masked Emotions
Masked Emotions
David Butler was 34 in Masked Emotions as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1929
Poster of Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929
David Butler was 34 in Fox Movietone Follies of 1929 as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1929
Poster of Prep and Pep
Prep and Pep
David Butler was 33 in Prep and Pep as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 18 1928
Poster of Win That Girl
Win That Girl
David Butler was 33 in Win That Girl as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1928
Poster of High School Hero
High School Hero
David Butler was 32 in High School Hero as 'Director, Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1927

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Camp Runamuck
Camp Runamuck
David Butler was 70+ in Camp Runamuck as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
David Butler was 69+ in Daniel Boone as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
David Butler was 68+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
David Butler was 68+ in The Patty Duke Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of Overland Trail
Overland Trail
David Butler was 65+ in Overland Trail as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 07 1960
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
David Butler was 64+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
David Butler was 64+ in The Deputy as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
David Butler was 63+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
David Butler was 62+ in Leave It to Beaver as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
David Butler was 62+ in M Squad as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
David Butler was 60+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
David Butler was 56+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951