Gerard Butler: filmography. The list of Gerard Butler's best films

In 1969, a remarkable actor Gerard Butler was born in one of the Scottish cities called Glasgow. His filmography includes such popular and well-known works as "Law-abiding Citizen", "300 Spartans", "Phantom of the Opera" and "Rock-N-Roller". But this list is far from complete.

In the family Gerard was not the first child. He has a brother and sister. When Gerard turned 6 months old, his family moved from a small Scottish town to Montreal. It was in this city that Gerard's father decided to do business. But all attempts failed. Edward Butler associated his failures with his family, which is why the parents of the future actor divorced.

The first steps Gerard on the way to popularity

1971 in the biography of Gerard was marked by a move to the Scottish city of Paisley, in which his mother was born. After that, she again marries. Period from 2 to 16 years Gerard spent in the Scottish town. All this time he did not see his father at all.

Since his childhood, the famous actor in the future liked to go to the cinema. Moreover, this was facilitated by the close location from the house of this institution. The fascination with films reached such a level that Gerard could convince his mother to go to auditions, which turned out to be successful for him. His first steps in the career of actor Butler Gerard began with performances in one of the Scottish theaters. At the age of twelve he was entrusted with the first role in the Royal Theater of Glasgow. But it is worth noting that Gerard's mother did not please his enthusiasm for the theater. She believed that it was necessary to choose another profession.

It is worth noting that the performances on the theaters did not affect Gerard's excellent study. He was the best in his class. But at a time when there was a need to choose a future specialty, he began to study at the Faculty of Law. This choice was made to them because of their unwillingness to upset their parents. But in college, Gerard was able to become the best student, due to which he was elected to the post of president of the student society.

The activities of Gerard, not related to filming in films

After graduation, Gerard receives the news that his father is dying of cancer. The future actor decided to go to Canada, where he buried his father Edward Butler. After the funeral Gerard decided to connect his life with the legal sphere and settled in one of the largest companies of Edinburgh MortonFrazer. In this firm, his ways came together with Alan Stewart, who played an important role in Gerard's life.

Regardless of the fact that the work for Gerard Butler was successful, the future actor could not fully feel its taste. Obedience and despair began to oppress him. They drove into endless depression, to get out of which he tried with the help of a bottle and participation in a rock band. Friends had to constantly pull him out of a variety of situations that could lead to the death of the actor. Gerard repeatedly woke up with numerous cuts and bruises all over his body, but he could not remember how they were received. Biography of Gerard Butler includes a moment when from a jump from a skyscraper his friend Alan saves. As he climbed onto the roof of the building, Gerard does not remember.

At some moment the actor ceases to be interested in absolutely everything except spirits and those people who could support him in this. Drunkenness practically ruined the whole career, the whole life that Gerard Butler tried to build.

The filmography of this actor would not have appeared and did not become popular if there had not been one incident that completely changed his whole life. During his internship in Edinburgh, Gerard saw the film "On the Needle". This movie helped him realize that his profession was the wrong choice. That's why he applied for his resignation. In 25 years, the life of Dejarard Butler went in a different direction - he decided to realize his dream, namely, to connect life with acting career. But for a year and a half of endless attempts, everything that he managed to knock out - the role of extras in the film "Bodyguard."

The first performances on stage and shooting in episodic roles

In London, nobody waited for Butler. Therefore, Gerard changed many specialties until he got a job as an assistant in one of the theaters. The first position of the actor was associated with a set of actors who could participate in the production of "Coriolanus." The producer of this performance was Steven Birkoff. It was he who helped arrange future audition for the actor. Due to his courage, Butler was able to get his first career role. A little time passed and he was invited to the role in the production of "On the needle." It was his first performance in the title role.

But the performances on the stage of the theater were not included in the plans that Gerard Butler set for himself. The filmography of the actor began in 1997, when he made his debut in the film "Mrs. Brown." But all that was required of Gerard in this film is a bath naked in very cold water. Because of this role, he was hospitalized with hypothermia. In the biography of Gerard, there was a place for heroic deeds. Returning to his home after a particularly difficult shooting day, he saw a boy who was drowning, and pulled him out of the water. For this act he was awarded the "Certificate of Courage".

After the episodic role in the film "Mrs. Brown," Gerard received a few more small roles. He can be seen in such films as "Tomorrow Never Dies" and "The Mummy: Prince of Egypt". A few years later, TV viewers could see Gerard in the series "Lucy Sullivan is getting married." Shooting in this series, he combined with the performance in the production of "Once Last Summer".

Coming of popularity to Gerard Butler

The advent of the new millennium was marked for Gerard by receiving supporting roles in such films as "Arrows" and "Flowers Harisson." After that, he received two main roles in such films as "Dracula 200" and "Attila the Conqueror". These roles contributed to the arrival of popularity to Gerard. Even the news appeared that he was able to replace Pierce Brosnan in another Bond. But since the screenings of "Dracula 2000" did not bring the expected result, and the series soon forgot, the rumors about Butler's involvement in the bondian soon disappeared.

Gradually the films with Gerard Butler began to enjoy great popularity. Among them you can distinguish "Jury", "The power of fire", "In the trap of time" and "Lara Croft." All these films, especially the latter, have become successful and quite large.

There were also such films with the participation of Gerard Butler, who did not become particularly successful and popular. Among them, the film "Beowulf and Grendel" can be singled out.

Participation in one of the most famous musicals in the history

2004 was especially successful for the actor. He received the main role in the musical "The Phantom of the Opera". This production has become one of the most popular in the history of the theater. She collected about three billion dollars and received several dozen different awards. It should be noted that all the vocal parts were performed by Gerard on their own.

Filming in the musical gave the actor a hard time. Approximately 5 hours a day it only took him to make a make-up, to perform the vocal parts in which it was much harder. But the popularity of the musical has more than paid off all these hardships.

Successful movies with Gerard

A new wave of the actor's popularity arose after the release of the film "300 Spartans", in which he played Leonid. The viewers liked the image of a strong, wise and determined commander. It is worth noting that it was Gerard Butler who became the first actor who managed to convince viewers that he is suitable for the role of commander. The best films with this actor, however, were yet to come.

No less successful film with the participation of Gerard was "Rock-n-Roller." In this film he fell out the role of not too fortunate bandit Raz-Two. Gerard Butler, whose filmography already numbered several successful films, tried to appear in various roles, rather than playing one image. And with this he successfully coped. For example, in the comedy "The Naked Truth" the actor once again demonstrated that he is able to successfully shoot not only in the image of the hero of the militants.

"The Bounty Hunter", "The Crazy Man", "Conquerors of the Waves", "Gamer" - these films can also be attributed to the category of successful films in which actor Gerard Butler took part. The year of 2013 was also marked by the release of films that became no less popular than previous ones. We are talking about such films as "Muvi 43" and "Fall of Olympus".

The opening of the production company and the first experience in writing scripts

To the important event that occurred in the life of Gerard, include the opening of the company "Evil Twins." He did this together with his friend Alan. After that, the first draft of Butler's "Law-abiding Citizen. In this picture, he played one of the main roles. But Gerard not only participated in the shootings. He was both a producer and screenwriter.

Despite the million-dollar fees, the actor is distinguished by careful and quivering attitude towards numerous fans. He is able to give autographs and take pictures even after heavy shooting days.