Fun Trivia : Butler, Gerard

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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Butler, Gerard

What is Gerard's middle name?

Gerard Butler


James. Gerard James Butler was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 13th 1969 to Margaret and Edward Butler.



His first film 'Mrs Brown' required him to run naked in a river, what condition did he pick up from filming this?

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Hypothermia. 'Mrs Brown' was Gerard's first film which was made in 1997 and he, along with Billy Connolly, had to run stark naked into a cold Scottish lake and from this developed hypothermia.



Which James Bond film did Gerard make an appearance in in 1997?

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Tomorrow Never Dies. In 1997, Gerard starred as the Leading Seaman on the HMS Devonshire in 'Tomorrow Never Dies'. Nine years later, Gerard was being considered as the next James Bond succeeding Pierce Brosnan.



In 2004, Gerard was in 'Dear Frankie' where he was paid to pose as a deaf child's (Frankie) father, what did his character tell Frankie's mum to call him?

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Davey. We never actually found out what Gerard's character was called in the film, but as he was posing as Frankie's dad, he told Frankie's mother to call him Davey as Davey was the name of Frankie's real dad.



'The Phantom of the Opera' was Gerard's breakthrough film, but who starred as his rival for Christine?

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Patrick Wilson. 'Phantom' was released in 2004, and was a huge success. Gerard played the lead role and sung all his songs in the film which is a real talent. Patrick Wilson played Raoul, and both the Phantom and Raoul fought to win Christine's (Emmy Rossum) love.



What name does Gerard like to be called instead of Gerard?

Gerard Butler


Gerry. Gerard Butler has said that he doesn't like the way Americans pronounce Gerard, so he prefers to be called Gerry.



Gerard has filmed '300' for a release in 2007, from which author's novel is it based on?

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Frank Miller. Frank Miller is well known for his graphic violent novels such as 'Sin City' and '300'. Gerard is playing King Leonidas, the leader of the Spartan army entering the Battle of Thermopylae with 300 men against approximately 800,000 Persians - and he doesn't wear a lot while he's at it.



Gerard was the lead singer of which Scottish rock band?

Gerard Butler


Speed. While Gerard was studying for his law degree at Glasgow University, however, acting soon took hold of him and became his first love. However, his singing did become part of this first love during the filming of 'The Phantom of the Opera' where he sung every song.



Which Shakespearian tragedy was Gerard's first stage role in?

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Coriolanus. Gerard's first stage role was in 'Coriolanus'. 'Coriolanus' was one of Shakespeare's later plays and was based on the life of the legendary Roman leader.