- Born
- Birth nameDaniel E. Butler
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Dan Butler was born on December 2, 1954 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Frasier (1993) and The Fan (1996). He has been married to Richard Waterhouse since September 12, 2010.
- SpouseRichard Waterhouse(September 12, 2010 - present)
- ParentsAndrew ButlerShirley
- Is best known for the role of Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe on the super-popular Emmy-winning show Frasier (1993).
- In 1995, he and Candace Gingrich served as spokespersons for the National Coming Out Day Project. Butler appeared in public service announcements that included the gently humorous statement, "I'm not a straight man, but I play one on television".
- Is one of only two actors to have appeared in the original Hannibal Lecter film, Manhunter (1986), as well as The Silence of the Lambs (1991). The other is Frankie Faison.
- Butler disclosed his homosexuality on Entertainment Tonight (1981) in 1994 during his run as a swaggering heterosexual on Frasier (1993).
- Best known for his role as Robert "Bulldog" Briscoe in Frasier (1993). Initially, he was a recurring guest actor, but in 1996, he became a member of the main cast. His character was written out of the show in 1999, but returned to guest star in five episodes of the series' last three seasons.
- There are so many different camps about what being gay means. The danger comes when each one is so rigid that it sees itself as the true picture.
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