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David Butler was born on 17 December, 1894 in San Francisco, California, USA, is a Director, Actor, Writer. Discover David Butler's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of David Butler networth?

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Occupation director,actor,writer
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 17 December 1894
Birthday 17 December
Birthplace San Francisco, California, USA
Date of death 14 June, 1979
Died Place Arcadia, California, USA
Nationality United States

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David Butler Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, David Butler height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is David Butler's Wife?

His wife is Elshie H Schulte (20 April 1917 - 14 January 1958) ( her death)

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Wife Elshie H Schulte (20 April 1917 - 14 January 1958) ( her death)
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David Butler Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is David Butler worth at the age of 85 years old? David Butler’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated David Butler's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Sea Wolf (1913)$10 /day
The Adventures of Kathlyn (1913)$5 /day
The Birth of a Nation (1915)$5 /day
The Alien (1915)$5 /day
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)$5 /day
The Greatest Thing in Life (1918)$80 /week
The Temple of Venus (1923)$1,250 /week
The Quarterback (1926)$750 /week
Sunny Side Up (1929)$600 /week

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1940

He was a director and actor, known for You'll Find Out (1940), Look for the Silver Lining (1949) and Bottoms Up (1934). He was married to Elshie H Schulte.

1936

Directed 2 actors to Oscar nominations: Stuart Erwin (Best Supporting Actor, Pigskin Parade (1936)) and Walter Brennan (Best Supporting Actor, Kentucky (1938)). Brennan won an Oscar for his performance in Butler's film.

1930

Butler has the distinction of having directed multiple movies starring two of the three "Biggest Box Office Blondes" of the 20th century: Shirley Temple in the 1930s and Doris Day in the 1950s. The third blonde was Betty Grable, whose popularity peaked in the 1940s, but she never worked with Butler.

1923

Became manager of the Morosco Theatre in Los Angeles in 1923.

1910

The son of a stage director, Butler was educated at Lowell High school, then attended Hitchcock Military Academy and Stanford University. He began in the film business as an actor in 1910, appearing in films by top directors like D.W. Griffith, Frank Borzage and John Ford. He helmed his first picture in 1927, and, over the next three decades acquired a reputation as a solid, dependable studio director, displaying a particular penchant for turning out light comedies and musicals. Butler spent the first phase of his career (1927-38) at Fox, where he handled popular family fare with stars like Will Rogers and Shirley Temple. The second phase took place at Warner Brothers (1943-44; 1946-56), where he enjoyed his biggest successes directing Bob Hopecomedies (Road to Morocco (1942), The Princess and the Pirate (1944)) and Doris Day musicals (Tea for Two (1950), Lullaby of Broadway (1951), Calamity Jane (1953)).

1906

A survivor of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which happened when he was 11 years old. He said the quake shook the city so violently and for so long that he remembered his father saying, "I think this is the end. Get down and pray". He and his family escaped uninjured.

1894

David Butler was born on December 17, 1894 in San Francisco, California, USA.