Tom Butler

Tom Butler

74 · Born: Feb 1, 1951

Personal Details

BornFeb 1, 1951 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Tom Butler, a multifaceted individual, was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, into a large family with eight siblings, where he was raised by his devoted mother.

After completing his education at the prestigious National Theatre School of Canada in 1974, Tom embarked on a prolific career, effortlessly transitioning between various mediums, including theatre, radio drama, television, and film.

Throughout his illustrious career, Tom has demonstrated his versatility by taking on a wide range of roles, effortlessly oscillating between comedy and drama, captivating audiences with his performances in popular shows such as Loudermilk and Virgin River, both streaming on Netflix, as well as in the Sonic The Hedgehog film trilogy.

When he's not bringing his talents to the screen, Tom can be found pursuing his leisure activities, which include playing golf, albeit not with great skill, and cherishing quality time with his cherished grandson, his "little buddy".

Career

2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Commander Walters
2022
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as Commander Walters
2021
2020
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog as Vice Chairman Walters
2018
Morning Show Mysteries
Morning Show Mysteries as Vernon Divoss
2017
Chesapeake Shores
Chesapeake Shores as Lawrence Riley
2016
Anything for Love
Anything for Love as Edward Benson
Love in Paradise
Love in Paradise as Casey Twain
Autumn in the Vineyard
Autumn in the Vineyard as Charles Baldwin
Zoo
Zoo as Greg Trotter
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland as Police Captain
Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades of Grey as WSU University President
2014
Primary
Primary as Karl Jaspar
2013
The Toyman Killer
The Toyman Killer as Detective Turbinado
2012
Stories We Tell
Stories We Tell as Storyteller
2011
Goodnight for Justice
Goodnight for Justice as Judge Aldous Shaw
2010
Call Me Mrs. Miracle
Call Me Mrs. Miracle as J.R. Findley
The A-Team
The A-Team as Judge Advocate #1
2008
Making Mr. Right
Making Mr. Right as Paul Gottman
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Colonel Scott Arnold
Shooter
Shooter as President
2006
Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane as Captain Sam McKeon
2005
2003
Freddy vs. Jason
Freddy vs. Jason as Dr. Campbell
A Crime of Passion
A Crime of Passion as Thomas Shipman
I Accuse
I Accuse as Warren Hart
2001
First Target
First Target as Sen. Jack 'J.P.' Hunter
Deadlocked
Deadlocked as Alexander Hampton
1999
Question of Privilege
Question of Privilege as Tate Aldridge
1998
The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home as Pete Gerrin
Every Mother's Worst Fear
Every Mother's Worst Fear as Agent Weatherby
1997
...First Do No Harm
...First Do No Harm as Dr. Jim Peterson
Ronnie & Julie
Ronnie & Julie as Arthur Cappell
1996
Maternal Instincts
Maternal Instincts as Dr. Milton Shaw
Robin of Locksley
Robin of Locksley as John Prince Sr.
1994
Death Match
Death Match as Fighter
1993
Ernest Rides Again
Ernest Rides Again as Dr. Glencliff
1991
1990
Day One
Day One as Captain DeSilva
Renegades
Renegades as Detective Geddles
1988
Milk and Honey
Milk and Honey as Steven Wineberg
1987
Walking on Air
Walking on Air as Bill Pearson
Ghost of a Chance
Ghost of a Chance as Detective Ed Rose
1986
Confidential
Confidential as Edmund Eislin
The Climb
The Climb as Willy Merkel
1985
Murder in Space
Murder in Space as Maj. Kurt Steiner
Head Office
Head Office as Security Monitor
1982
Murder by Phone
Murder by Phone as Detective Tamblyn
1979
Crossbar
Crossbar as Steve Catlow