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William J. Butler, actor
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William J. Butler: Movies & Filmography

films
35
on screen
1908–1914
Career at a glance

William J. Butler's Career in Numbers

William J. Butler's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William J. Butler works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Taming of the Shrew (1908) to Brute Force (1914), and the 1910s were the busiest decade.

William J. Butler Movies by Decade

  1. 1900s 6
  2. 1910s 29

The 1910s were William J. Butler's busiest decade, with 29 films.

William J. Butler Movies by Genre

  • Drama 18
  • Comedy 5
  • War 3
  • Romance 2
  • Action 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre William J. Butler has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (5).

William J. Butler Career Milestones

Newest film
Brute Force 1914
35 credits

William J. Butler Filmography: Every Movie

Every film William J. Butler is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 1914 Brute Force (1914) movie poster Brute Force as Priscilla's Father (Prologue) · Action
  2. 1913 A Timely Interception (1913) movie poster A Timely Interception as The Oil Syndicate Officer · Drama
  3. 1912 Hot Stuff (1912) movie poster Hot Stuff as Hank's Sweetheart's Father
  4. 1912 The Engagement Ring (1912) movie poster The Engagement Ring as The Benefactor
  5. 1911 Saved from Himself (1911) movie poster Saved from Himself as A Guest
  6. 1911 The Miser’s Heart (1911) movie poster The Miser’s Heart as Policeman · Drama
  7. 1911 The Long Road (1911) movie poster The Long Road as At Party · Drama
  8. 1911 The Making of a Man (1911) movie poster The Making of a Man as Young Woman's Family · Drama
  9. 1911 The Squaw’s Love (1911) movie poster The Squaw’s Love as Father
  10. 1911 Swords and Hearts (1911) movie poster Swords and Hearts as Old Ben · War
  11. 1911 Swords and Hearts (1911) movie poster Swords and Hearts as Old Ben · War
  12. 1911 The Rose of Kentucky (1911) movie poster The Rose of Kentucky as A servant · Romance
  13. 1911 The Diving Girl (1911) movie poster The Diving Girl as The Uncle's Friend
  14. 1911 The Manicure Lady (1911) movie poster The Manicure Lady as Maitre D' · Comedy
  15. 1911 The Manicure Lady (1911) movie poster The Manicure Lady as Maitre D' · Comedy
  16. 1911 Comrades (1911) movie poster Comrades as Charles A. Franklin · Comedy
  17. 1911 What Shall We Do with Our Old? (1911) movie poster What Shall We Do with Our Old? as Shop · Drama
  18. 1910 Sunshine Sue (1910) movie poster Sunshine Sue as The Piano Store Owner · Drama
  19. 1910 That Chink at Golden Gulch (1910) movie poster That Chink at Golden Gulch as Cowboy · Drama
  20. 1910 Muggsy Becomes a Hero (1910) movie poster Muggsy Becomes a Hero as The Pastor · Drama
  21. 1910 The Modern Prodigal (1910) movie poster The Modern Prodigal as A Farmer · Drama
  22. 1910 Wilful Peggy (1910) movie poster Wilful Peggy Romance
  23. 1910 The Usurer (1910) movie poster The Usurer as The Doctor · Drama
  24. 1910 The House with Closed Shutters (1910) movie poster The House with Closed Shutters as The Colored Servant · Drama
  25. 1910 An Arcadian Maid (1910) movie poster An Arcadian Maid as Second Man · Drama
  26. 1910 A Flash of Light (1910) movie poster A Flash of Light as A Doctor · Drama
  27. 1910 A Child’s Impulse (1910) movie poster A Child’s Impulse as The Butler / Passerby · Drama
  28. 1910 In the Border States (1910) movie poster In the Border States as Confederate Soldier (uncredited) · War
  29. 1910 A Child of the Ghetto (1910) movie poster A Child of the Ghetto as In Second Shop · Drama
  30. 1909 A Trap for Santa Claus (1909) movie poster A Trap for Santa Claus as The Attorney / Man in Bar (uncredited) · Drama
  31. 1909 A Corner in Wheat (1909) movie poster A Corner in Wheat Drama
  32. 1909 They Would Elope (1909) movie poster They Would Elope Comedy
  33. 1909 Mr. Jones’ Burglar (1909) movie poster Mr. Jones’ Burglar as At Club · Crime
  34. 1909 The Slave (1909) movie poster The Slave as A Patrician · Drama
  35. 1908 The Taming of the Shrew (1908) movie poster The Taming of the Shrew Comedy
FAQ

William J. Butler: Questions & Answers

How many movies William J. Butler has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has William J. Butler been in?

William J. Butler is credited on 35 films, from 1908 to 1914. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is William J. Butler's newest movie?

The most recent film on William J. Butler's filmography is Brute Force (1914), in the role of Priscilla's Father (Prologue).

Who does William J. Butler work with most often?

William J. Butler shares the most films with Owen Moore (5 films) and Donald Crisp (5 films).

The Best William J. Butler Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.

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