Gerard Butler Birthday: November 13, 1969

 

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland

 

Family: He is the youngest of 3 children (he has a brother and sister) and spent the first few years of his life in Canada after returning to Scotland.

 

Former Occupations: Lawyer (He has a Law degree from Glasgow University, where he was also president of the school's law society, but he was fired from his firm in one week before qualifiying as a lawyer.

 

Home: His primary residence is in London. He also has a loft in New York City.

 

Skills: Football (soccer), horse riding, skiing, water skiing. Lead singer in a rock band called "Speed".

 

Other Info: He stopped drinking alcohol years ago. He has never been engaged or married.(contrary to claims made by some.)

 

Debut: Made his stage debut at 12 in Oliver. Feature Film debut came in 1998 in the Oscar Nominated Mrs. Brown, he played Archie Brown.

 

Extra: Took singing lessons for his part as the Phantom, he was determined to get the part. He was inspired by Patrick Wilson and Emmy Rossum.

 

AWARDS:-

Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards - November 29, 2001 - Screen Winner

Ischia Global Film and Music Fest Special Fashion Awards - July 16, 2004 (roughly translated to mean "Best New Actor")

Bowmore Scottish Screen Awards - June 28, 2005 - Best Actor