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| '''Gerard James Butler''' (born ], ]) is a ] ]. | '''Gerard James Butler''' (born ], ]) is a ] ]. | ||
| Born in ], the youngest of three children, he spent the first few years of his life in ] before returning to ] after his father left the family. He studied law at ], where he served as President of the school's Law Society, and worked as a solicitor after graduation, but decided to quit his job in order to study acting. While in school, he sang with a rock band called Speed. | Born in ], the youngest of three children, he spent the first few years of his life in ] before returning to ] after his father left the family. He studied law at ], where he served as President of the school's Law Society, and worked as a solicitor after graduation, but decided to quit his job in order to study acting. He spent most of his time as a lawyer drinking and feeling depressed, but he sobered up after he started acting and has not touched a drop of alcohol for over 8 years. While in school, he sang with a rock band called Speed. | ||
| Among Butler's film credits are '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'', in which he sings the title role. Upcoming roles include '']'' (released in the UK) and '']''. | Among Butler's film credits are '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']'', in which he sings the title role. Upcoming roles include '']'' (released in the UK) and '']''. | ||
| He resides primarily in ], although he recently purchased a loft apartment in ]. | |||
| He currently makes his home in ]. | |||
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Gerard James Butler (born November 13, 1969) is a Scottish actor.
Born in Glasgow, the youngest of three children, he spent the first few years of his life in Toronto before returning to Paisley, Scotland after his father left the family. He studied law at Glasgow University, where he served as President of the school's Law Society, and worked as a solicitor after graduation, but decided to quit his job in order to study acting. He spent most of his time as a lawyer drinking and feeling depressed, but he sobered up after he started acting and has not touched a drop of alcohol for over 8 years. While in school, he sang with a rock band called Speed.
Among Butler's film credits are Mrs. Brown, Dracula 2000, Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life, Timeline, and The Phantom of the Opera, in which he sings the title role. Upcoming roles include Dear Frankie (released in the UK) and Beowulf & Grendel.
He resides primarily in London, although he recently purchased a loft apartment in New York City.
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