- Born
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- William Butler is a seasoned best-selling author and filmmaker with over thirty years of experience in the film, television, and digital short-form industries, most recently creating shorts supporting the launch of Amazon MGM's "The Sheep Detectives," which have garnered millions of views.
His vast career has established a global presence, with award-winning projects filmed across Spain, Italy, Romania, Africa, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He began his journey writing comedy for the iconic National Lampoon brand and performed with celebrated live comedy troupes such as Theatersports, National Lampoon Live, and Comedy Clinic.
Most recently, Butler served as a writer for Greg Nicotero's Creepshow on Shudder. He is also the writer and director of the original horror-comedy Baby Oopsie, its two sequels, and subsequent series, which have garnered high ratings across all major platforms. His horror credentials also include the feature film Madhouse for Lakeshore Entertainment and Furnace for Lionsgate.
In addition to his work in film, Butler has served as a contract writer, producer, and director for Fox Family Channel, Disney Channel, and Full Moon Features. He has also produced several original feature films for Tubi, including Earthquake Underground, 24 Hours to D-Day, and President Down.
Back in the 80's and 90's, Butler somehow found himself crowned horror's "Scream King." holding the unique distinction of being the only actor in cinema history to appear or get whacked by Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, Freddy Krueger, and the zombies from Night of the Living Dead 1990.
- IMDb mini biography by: Constance Kramer
- Holds the distinction of being the only actor who worked with three of The Big Four of Horror (Freddy Krueger, Jason Vorhees, Leatherface and Michael Myers) with Michael Myers being the only Horror Icon his character has not been killed by.
- Was housemates with Viggo Mortensen and his then-wife Exene Cervenka for five years.
- He was raised on the traveling fair/carnival circuit.
- Was a writer for National Lampoon for four years.
- Wrote a tell-all book in 2021 that chronicled his years acting in horror films.
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