Biography

David L. Butler was born on April 3, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a cinematographer and director, known for The Final Countdown (1980), Capricorn One (1978) and True Lies (1994). He was married to Mundey Lynde Armon and Mundey Butler. He died on May 26, 2020 in Virginia City, Montana, USA.

Brother of cinematographer Michael C. Butler.

Uncle of cinematographer Christopher Butler.

David Butler attended and was a mentor at the 2nd annual HatcH audiovisual festival in Bozeman, MT in October 2005. HatcH is a film and arts festival whose mission is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration, and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators.