Gerard Butler. Actor: 300. Gerard James Butler was born in Paisley, Scotland, to Margaret and Edward Butler, a bookmaker. His family is of Irish origin. Gerard spent some of his very early childhood in Montreal, Quebec, but was mostly raised, along with his older brother and sister, in his hometown of Paisley. His parents divorced when he was a child, and he and his siblings were raised ...
Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish actor and film producer. After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown (1997), the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and Tale of the Mummy (1998).
Gerard Butler, Scottish actor, known for his rugged masculinity and charm, who often appeared as legendary literary and historical figures, notably Leonidas in 300 (2006), the movie that made him an international star. He went on to play the lead in many romantic comedies and action thrillers.