Quick Facts
Born:
1942-03-12
Birthplace:
Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
42 Total Roles
Paul Butler
Acting
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Biography
Paul Butler (12 March 1942, Pennsylvania – 12 January 2010, Manhattan, New York) was an American character actor. He is best known for creating the role of Detective Walter Clemmons on Crime Story (1986–1988) and for stage work including A Few Good Men and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. His notable film roles include Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Insider (1999), and Reign Over Me (2007).
Known For
The Insider
Charlie Phillips
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Detective
Glengarry Glen Ross
Policeman
Reign Over Me
George Johnson
Silver Bullet
Edgar Rounds
Law & Order
Trial Judge Tyler B. Ashford
Law & Order
Judge Edmond Francis
The Rookie
Captain Hargate
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Before the Devil Knows You're Dead MOVIE | Detective |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me MOVIE | George Johnson |
| 2006 | The Unit TV | Art Spey |
| 2005 | Confess MOVIE | Agent Davis |
| 2002 | Tadpole MOVIE | Professor Sherman |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street TV | Willard Bock |
| 2000 | State and Main MOVIE | Real Judge |
| 1999 | The Insider MOVIE | Charlie Phillips |
| 1999 | Third Watch TV | Investigator |
| 1999 | The Giraffe MOVIE | Lieutenant Lynch |