Daniel Butler

Biography

Daniel Butler co-wrote the New York Times best-selling book, "America's Dumbest Criminals", published by Rutledge Hill Press, which rose to number four on the list and remained on the best sellers list for four and a half months. He went on to host the television show, America's Dumbest Criminals (1996), which was syndicated in over 200 markets in the U.S. and 30 foreign countries. He hosted or co-hosted 104 half-hours of the shows. As a result, he did over five hundred radio and television interviews, including appearances on America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988), Dateline NBC (1992), BBC News, "Good Morning Tokyo" and The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986).

74years old

Turns 75 on November 23in 40 days

Born November 23, 1951Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
Also credited as Dan Butler

Movie Career

Films: 5
Career span: 6 years1985 to 1991

Every film, newest first

1991Ernest Scared StupidIMDb rating 5.9
1990Ernest Goes to JailIMDb rating 5.5
1987Ernest Goes to CampIMDb rating 5.5
1986The Last Days of Frank and Jesse JamesIMDb rating 6.2
1985Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom BeamIMDb rating 4.9

Genres

Daniel Butler movies on Netflix

Ernest Scared Stupid1991IMDb rating 5.9as Cliff
Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5as Waiter
Ernest Goes to Camp1987IMDb rating 5.5as Eddie (Chef #2)
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James1986IMDb rating 6.2as New York reporter(Dan Butler)
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam1985IMDb rating 4.9as Slave Willie

Most often with

John R. Cherry III directed three of these films. Jim Varney appears in four of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Jim Varney

Jackie Welch

Bill Byrge

Mac Bennett

Gailard Sartain

Andy StahlJohn R. Cherry IIIDirector, 3 films

Films together

Jim Varney4 films together, 1985 to 1991
Jim Varney's page
- Ernest Scared Stupid1991IMDb rating 5.9Butler as CliffVarney as Ernest / Phineas Worrell
- Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5Butler as WaiterVarney as Ernest P. Worrell
- Ernest Goes to Camp1987IMDb rating 5.5Butler as Eddie (Chef #2)Varney as Ernest P. Worrell
- Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam1985IMDb rating 4.9Butler as Slave WillieVarney as Dr. Otto VonSchnick / Rudd Hardtact / Laughin' Jack / Guy Dandy / Auntie Nelda / Ernest P. Worrell
Jackie Welch3 films together, 1985 to 1991
Jackie Welch's page
- Ernest Scared Stupid1991IMDb rating 5.9Butler as CliffWelch as Teacher
- Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5Butler as WaiterWelch as Judge
- Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam1985IMDb rating 4.9Butler as Slave WillieWelch as Doris Talbot
Bill Byrge3 films together, 1985 to 1991
Bill Byrge's page
- Ernest Scared Stupid1991IMDb rating 5.9Butler as CliffByrge as Bobby Tulip
- Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5Butler as WaiterByrge as Bobby
- Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam1985IMDb rating 4.9Butler as Slave WillieByrge as Gas Station Attendant
Mac Bennett3 films together, 1985 to 1990
Mac Bennett's page
- Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5Butler as WaiterBennett as Con
- The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James1986IMDb rating 6.2Butler as New York reporter(Dan Butler)Bennett as Clarence Hite
- Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam1985IMDb rating 4.9Butler as Slave WillieBennett as V.P. #1
Gailard Sartain2 films together, 1987 to 1990
Gailard Sartain's page
- Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5Butler as WaiterSartain as Chuck
- Ernest Goes to Camp1987IMDb rating 5.5Butler as Eddie (Chef #2)Sartain as Jake (Chef #1)
Andy Stahl2 films together, 1986 to 1990
Andy Stahl's page
- Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5Butler as WaiterStahl as Jerry
- The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James1986IMDb rating 6.2Butler as New York reporter(Dan Butler)Stahl as Dick Liddil
John R. Cherry IIIDirector, 3 films, 1987 to 1991
All films by John R. Cherry III
- Ernest Scared Stupid1991IMDb rating 5.9Butler as Cliff
- Ernest Goes to Jail1990IMDb rating 5.5Butler as Waiter
- Ernest Goes to Camp1987IMDb rating 5.5Butler as Eddie (Chef #2)
Also two films together4 more actors
- Jeffrey Buckner FordErnest Goes to Jail (1990) and Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
- Larry BlackErnest Scared Stupid (1991) and Ernest Goes to Camp (1987)
- Mike MontgomeryErnest Scared Stupid (1991) and Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
- Melanie WheelerErnest Scared Stupid (1991) and Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
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