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BIO

An actor, writer, director, and producer, Dan's many credits include these favorites - Film: Crazy, Stupid Love; Enemy of the State; Silence of the Lambs; Karl Rove, I Love You (co-writer, co-director); Pearl (adapter, director); Chronic Town, Fixing Frank. TV: "The Mist;" "Prayers for Bobby;" 6 plus years as Bulldog on "Frasier;" "Chronic Town;" "From the Earth to the Moon." Theatre: WarholCapote (A.R.T.); The Weir (Irish Rep); Irish Curse (Soho Playhouse); The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me ... (Actor's Playhouse; Drama Desk/Outer Critics nominations); Beast, Emerald City (NYTW); Lisbon Traviata (MTC); The Hothouse (Broadway) and The Widow Claire (Circle in the Square downtown). Dan is also co-founder of Fuller Road a new artist residency in Vermont.

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STAGE CREDITS

Travesties Travesties
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2018
Lenin
WarholCapote WarholCapote
[Regional (US)]
Original Production, 2017
Truman Capote
The Weir The Weir
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Production, 2013
Jack
Olive and the Bitter Herbs Olive and the Bitter Herbs
[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Production, 2011
Trey
Twentieth Century Twentieth Century
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Owen O'Malley

Writing

Movies

Manhunter
[ 1986 ] Jimmy Price Dan E. Butler
The Manhattan Project
[ 1986 ] SWAT Dan E. Butler
Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] Walter
The Long Walk Home
[ 1990 ] Charlie
The Silence of the Lambs
[ 1991 ] Roden
Captain Ron
[ 1992 ] Bill Zachery
Rising Sun
[ 1993 ] Ken Shubik
Dave
[ 1993 ] Reporter
I Love Trouble
[ 1994 ] Wilson Chess
The Fan
[ 1996 ] Garrity
Enemy of the State
[ 1998 ] Shaffer
Fixing Frank
[ 2002 ] Dr. Arthur Apsey
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest
[ 2002 ] Lloyd Acheson
Karl Rove, I Love You
[ 2007 ] producer
Chronic Town
[ 2008 ] Blow Job
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
[ 2011 ] Cal's Boss
Chu and Blossom
[ 2014 ] Mr. Kirkpatrick
All My Life
[ 2020 ] Dr. Alan Mendelson
Blonde
[ 2022 ] I.E. Shinn

TV Shows

Caroline in the City
Kenneth Arabian
Frasier
Bulldog Briscoe
Hey Arnold!
Mr. Simmons, Hobo #1, Butler
King of the Hill
Daniel, Attorney
Quantum Leap
Mutta, Jake Dorleac
Roseanne
Art
Frasier
Bulldog Briscoe
Frasier
Bulldog Briscoe

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding One Person Show

Dan Butler, The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding One Person Show

Dan Butler, The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me

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Video: First Look at THE WEIR at Irish Rep Photo
Video: First Look at THE WEIR at Irish Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

This summer Irish Rep brings back The Weir by Conor McPherson, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly. A longtime Irish Rep favorite, this marks the company’s fourth staging of The Weir, following acclaimed runs in 2013 and 2015, and a 2020 digital adaptation. The company has released an extended look at the show. Watch the video!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE WEIR at Irish Rep Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE WEIR at Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 22, 2025

This summer Irish Rep brings back The Weir by Conor McPherson, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly. A longtime Irish Rep favorite, this marks the company’s fourth staging of The Weir, following acclaimed runs in 2013 and 2015, and a 2020 digital adaptation. The company just celebrated opening night and you can catch photos here.
Review Roundup: Conor McPherson's THE WEIR Returns to Irish Rep Photo
Review Roundup: Conor McPherson's THE WEIR Returns to Irish Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025

This summer Irish Rep brings back The Weir by Conor McPherson, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly. A longtime Irish Rep favorite, this marks the company’s fourth staging of The Weir, following acclaimed runs in 2013 and 2015, and a 2020 digital adaptation. Read reviews for the production.
Video: Watch Highlights from THE WEIR at Irish Rep Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from THE WEIR at Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2025

This summer Irish Rep brings back The Weir by Conor McPherson, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, opening on July 17. A longtime Irish Rep favorite, this marks the company’s fourth staging of The Weir, following acclaimed runs in 2013 and 2015, and a 2020 digital adaptation. Check out a teaser video here!
Additional Season Casting Announced by Dorset Theatre Festival Photo
Additional Season Casting Announced by Dorset Theatre Festival
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced casting for the upcoming productions of Satellites by Erin Breznitsky and The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías. See here for more details!
Irish Rep to Present THE WEIR and the NY Premiere of THE HONEY TRAP Photo
Irish Rep to Present THE WEIR and the NY Premiere of THE HONEY TRAP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre will present two productions for their Summer/Fall 2025 Season, The Weir and The Honey Trap, presented in Irish Rep’s Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage. Learn more!
Cast Set for MR. LEATHER, 1976 at Fault Line Theatre Photo
Cast Set for MR. LEATHER, 1976 at Fault Line Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Fault Line Theatre has revealed the cast for a developmental reading of Mr. Leather, 1976, part of the 2025 Irons in the Fire new play development series. Learn more!
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2025 Season Photo
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its 48th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 20, 2025. Learn more about the full lineup and find out how to attend the festival here!
ANOTHER SHOT Sets Early Closing Date Off-Broadway Photo
ANOTHER SHOT Sets Early Closing Date Off-Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

The producers of Another Shot have announced that the show will close this weekend. The new off-Broadway production will have played 14 previews and 23 regular performances.
Review Roundup: ANOTHER SHOT Photo
Review Roundup: ANOTHER SHOT
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2024

Another Shot, the new off-Broadway comedy that takes sobriety seriously, just celebrated its opening night off-Broadway atThe Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play...
Photos: ANOTHER SHOT Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: ANOTHER SHOT Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 30, 2024

Another Shot, the new comedy by Spike Manton and Harry Teinowitz just celebrated its opening night at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
ANOTHER SHOT to Open at Signature Theatre Tomorrow Photo
ANOTHER SHOT to Open at Signature Theatre Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

Another Shot, the new off-Broadway play that takes sobriety seriously, will open tomorrow night Tuesday, October 29 at 7 PM at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Dan Butler, Samantha Mathis, and More in ANOTHER SHOT Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Dan Butler, Samantha Mathis, and More in ANOTHER SHOT Off-Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024

Another Shot, the new off-Broadway comedy that takes sobriety seriously, is currently in previews. The new comedy by Spike Manton and Harry Teinowitz opens on October 29 at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Theatre and runs through January 4. Check out photos from the production below!
ANOTHER SHOT Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight Photo
ANOTHER SHOT Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Another Shot, the new off-Broadway comedy that takes sobriety seriously, begins performances tonight, Tuesday October 15. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
ANOTHER SHOT Off-Broadway to Launch Talkback Series With Sober Living Professionals Photo
ANOTHER SHOT Off-Broadway to Launch Talkback Series With Sober Living Professionals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Another Shot, the new off-Broadway comedy that takes sobriety seriously, will host a series of post-performance talkbacks by sober living professionals and nationally known recovery centers. Learn how to attend.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024 Photo
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
ANOTHER SHOT Starring Dan Butler & More to Have Off-Broadway Run This Fall Photo
ANOTHER SHOT Starring Dan Butler & More to Have Off-Broadway Run This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

Another Shot, a comedy by Spike Manton and Harry Teinowitz will make its New York debut at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Pershing Square Signature Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2024 Season Lineup Photo
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024

Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its 47th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 21, 2024. Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Review: INTO THE BREECHES! at Gulfshore Playhouse Photo
Review: INTO THE BREECHES! at Gulfshore Playhouse
by Elizabeth James - Feb 25, 2024

What did our critic think of INTO THE BREECHES! at Gulfshore Playhouse?
Cast Set for INTO THE BREECHES at Gulfshore Playhouse Photo
Cast Set for INTO THE BREECHES at Gulfshore Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Gulfshore Playhouse announces the cast of 'Into the Breeches!', a delightful backstage comedy set during World War II.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dan Butler been in?

Dan Butler has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Dan Butler been in?

Dan Butler has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dan Butler been nominated for?

Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me and Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me.

How many shows has Dan Butler written?

Dan Butler has written 1 shows including The Case of the Dead Flamingo Dancer (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

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