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Dan Butler
Dan Butler is best known for Supernatural, House, Malcolm in the Middle and The X-Files. Dan Butler was born on December 2, 1954. Dan Butler is 71 years old (born December 2, 1954).
- Born
- December 2, 1954 (71 years old)
- Place of birth
- Huntington, Indiana, USA
Biography
Daniel Eugene Butler (born December 2, 1954) is an American playwright and actor known for his role as Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe on the TV series Frasier.
Butler was born in Huntington, Indiana and raised in Fort Wayne; the son of Shirley, a homemaker, and Andrew Butler, a pharmacist. Openly gay, he starred in Terrence McNally's 1989 play The Lisbon Traviata and wrote an Off Broadway play about his life, The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me..., which derives its title from a comment Butler's father allegedly made when Dan came out to him.
Though Butler never hid his homosexuality, he disclosed it publicly on Entertainment Tonight in 1994 during his run as a swaggering heterosexual on Frasier.
His partner is acting teacher and director, Richard Waterhouse.
Butler was born in Huntington, Indiana and raised in Fort Wayne; the son of Shirley, a homemaker, and Andrew Butler, a pharmacist. Openly gay, he starred in Terrence McNally's 1989 play The Lisbon Traviata and wrote an Off Broadway play about his life, The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me..., which derives its title from a comment Butler's father allegedly made when Dan came out to him.
Though Butler never hid his homosexuality, he disclosed it publicly on Entertainment Tonight in 1994 during his run as a swaggering heterosexual on Frasier.
His partner is acting teacher and director, Richard Waterhouse.
Known for
Filmography
- 2023FrasierBulldog Briscoe
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf
- 2019Tales of the CityDan
- 2017The MistFather Romanov
- 2015BlindspotSheriff Paul Bolton
- 2014The Mysteries of LauraCalvin Gold
- 2013The BlacklistStromberg
- 2013BansheeSenator Mitchum
- 2012ElementaryDenny Mulgrew
- 2008Cashmere Mafia
- 2006'Til DeathPaul
- 2005SupernaturalReverend Sorenson
- 2004HouseDr. Philip Weber
- 2004QuintupletsFrancis Helberg
- 2003Miss MatchChuck Webb
- 2002MonkDr. Davis Scott
- 2002American DreamsCoach Ambros
- 2002Without a TraceDavid Wilkins
- 2001Crossing JordanArnold Hummer
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentCongressman Price
- 2000Malcolm in the MiddleNorm
- 1999Rocket Power
- 1998From the Earth to the MoonGene Kranz
- 1998More Tales of the CityEdward Bass Matheson
- 1997Ally McBealAttorney Bender
- 1997King of the HillAttorney (voice)
- 1997Just Shoot Me!Bill Slatton
- 1996Hey Arnold!Mr. Simmons / Scientist (voice)
- 1996Suddenly SusanDr. Richards
- 1995The Single Guy
- 1995Caroline in the CityKenneth Arabian
- 1995Star Trek: VoyagerSteth
- 1994Touched by an AngelDr. Ivar Kroneberger
- 1993FrasierBulldog Briscoe
- 1993The X-FilesJim Ausbury
- 1992Frannie's TurnFather Anthony
- 1989Quantum LeapJake Dorleac
- 1989Life Goes On
- 1988Roseanne
- 1988MonstersDavid
- 1987Leg WorkPeter Solinski
- 1987The Days and Nights of Molly DoddBlaise
- 1971ColumboSergeant Goodman
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Dan Butler been in?
Dan Butler is best known for Supernatural, House, Malcolm in the Middle and The X-Files.
When was Dan Butler born?
Dan Butler was born on December 2, 1954. (Huntington, Indiana, USA)
How old is Dan Butler?
Dan Butler is 71 years old (born December 2, 1954).
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·