Dan ButlerFilmography

Karl Rove, I Love You

Crew: Director, Producer, Screenwriter

Actors: Dan Butler, Phil Leirness, Julia Miranda, John Hoffman, Alex Cruz

Synopsis: Can a gay character actor find happiness with a disgraced Republican powerbroker? The actor seems to think so, even if no one else does, in this satiric mockumentary. Dan Butler is an actor who becomes the subject of a documentary by Phil Leirness, who's eager to look into the career of one of Read More

Monk: Mr. Monk Goes to the Hospital

Synopsis: Much against his will, Monk (Tony Shalhoub) checks into a hospital to be treated for a bloody nose. His mortal fear of being left alone in a hospital room is only exacerbated when Monk stumbles upon the body of a doctor who has been bludgeoned to death by an oxygen tank. The weapon belongs to an Read More

House: Distraction

Synopsis: After crashing his ATV and sustaining burns over 40 percent of his body, 16-year-old Adam (James Immekus) suffers heart trouble, seizures and a brain dysfunction--but none of these ailments are connected with his injuries! As House (Hugh Laurie)is wrestling with this medical mystery, he is also Read More

Frasier: A New Position for Roz

Actors: Felicity Huffman, Millicent Martin, Dan Butler, Edward Hibbert, Patrick Kerr

Synopsis: Though she has decided to leave Seattle for a better job out of town, Roz (Peri Gilpin) begins having second thoughts about bidding farewell to Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) -- especially since he is drawing ever closer to the mercurial Julia Wilcox (Felicity Huffman). This state of affairs leads to Read More

Frasier: The Harrassed

Actors: Felicity Huffman, Dan Butler, Edward Hibbert, Tom McGowan, Patrick Kerr

Synopsis: Felicity Huffman makes her first series appearance as Julia Wilcox, KACL's new financial analyst. The abrasive, condescending Julia rubs everyone the wrong way, but Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) -- who can be pretty abrasive and condescending himself -- believes she's merely insecure. He extends the Read More

The First $20 Million is Always the Hardest

Actors: Adam Garcia, Rosario Dawson, Jake Busey, Enrico Colantoni, Ethan Suplee

Synopsis: Hotshot marketing executive Andy Caspar (Adam Garcia) gives up his steady job to join a high-tech research and development center where he's teamed with three misfits, including socially-unacceptable Darrell (Jake Busey), to create a far-fetched and highly unlikely product -- a 99-dollar desktop Read More

Sniper 2

Actors: Linden Ashby, Dan Butler, Tom Berenger, Bokeem Woodbine, Erika Marozsán

Synopsis: Sergeant Thomas Beckett (Tom Berenger) returns to tackle his most dangerous mission yet in this sequel to the action hit Sniper. Informed that a renegade general has been carrying out silent series ethnic cleansing missions deep in the Balkans, Sergeant Beckett and death row inmate B.J. Cole (Bokeem Woodbine Read More

Frasier: Tales From the Crypt

Actors: Millicent Martin, Dan Butler, Tom McGowan, Patrick Kerr, Steven Anthony Lawrence

Synopsis: Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has just about had enough of the practical jokes perpetrated by radio sports guy "Bulldog" Briscoe (Dan Butler). Clearly what is called for is a get-even scheme so elaborate and complicated that Frasier has to bring in "outside help." And on the subject of revenge Read More

Frasier: The Two Hundredth

Synopsis: Bill Gates guest stars on this, the 200th episode of Frasier. It so happens that this landmark event occurs on the same day as the 2000th radio broadcast of Frasier's radio call-in show. Having accumulated all but one of his broadcast tapes, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) must now negotiate with the Read More

Fixing Frank

Actors: Dan Butler, Andrew Elvis Miller, Paul Provenza

Synopsis: Ken Hanes wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of his controversial play about a reporter who finds himself torn between the firmly held beliefs of two psychologists. Frank Johnston (Andrew Elvis Miller) is an investigative journalist who is involved in a long-term relationship with Dr. Read More

Touched by an Angel: The Anatomy Lesson

Synopsis: The catalyst of this story is a little girl named Jamie (Kaleigh Krish), who is trapped in a deep well. In his efforts to rescue the child, a man named Dewey (David Graf) has himself been killed. Performing the autopsy on Dewey, is Dr. Ivan Kroneberger, a cynical, embittered man with no faith in Read More

Frasier: The Dog that Rocks the Cradle

Synopsis: No longer a Frasier regular, Dan Butler makes a "special guest appearance" in his familiar role as KACL radio's gonzo sports guy Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe. Hoping to take a break from her maternal responsibilities, Roz (Peri Gilpin) asks Bulldog to be her nanny for a few days. This turns out to be a Read More

The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender

Actors: Dan Butler

Synopsis: Actor Dan Butler hosts this documentary survey of homosexuality as depicted in movies from Hollywood's Golden Age. The film presents an endless parade of clips as it attempts to read a gay subtext into cinema characters portrayed by Eric Blore, Edward Everett Horton, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye Read More

Star Trek: Voyager: Vis-a-vis

Actors: Roxann Dawson

More Tales of the City

Actors: Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis, Colin Ferguson, Bill Campbell, Thomas Gibson

Synopsis: Armistead Maupin calls the three-story wooden house at 28 Barbary Lane in San Francisco "my homestead, my Tara." He began his portrait of Barbary Lane life during the '70s in a daily newspaper serial, expanding the material into a series of six novels. PBS aired the original TV miniseries in 1994 Read More

Frasier: Frasier Gotta Have It

Crew: Director

Synopsis: Lisa Edelstein guest stars as Caitlin, an earthy (in every sense of the word) artist. Art connoisseur Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is entranced by Caitlin, though he insists that he is interested primarily in her talent and vivacity. This claim is a bit hard to accept, especially since Frasier and Read More

King of the Hill: Jumpin' Crack Bass

Frasier: Frasier Loves Roz

Synopsis: The eternally unlucky-in-love Roz (Peri Gilpin) begins dating one of Niles' (David Hyde Pierce) patients. Armed with the knowledge that Roz's new beau is a serial womanizer, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) agonizes over how to break the news to her without violating the standard psychiatrist-patient Read More

The Fan

Actors: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo, Benicio Del Toro

Synopsis: Robert De Niro is Gil Renard, baseball fan from hell. Bobby Rayburn (Wesley Snipes) is the player he is nuts about. No sooner does the talented Rayburn sign a huge contract with the San Francisco Giants, than everything in his life goes horribly wrong. Not only does his field play deteriorate Read More

Frasier: Someone to Watch Over Me

Synopsis: Evidently having seen Misery once too often, Frasier is convinced that his "number one fan," Kari (Renee Lippin), has begun stalking him. As a result, he fears for his life, especially during the upcoming SeaBee award ceremony. At wit's end, Frasier hires a bodyguard -- who turns out to be a Read More

Frasier: Retirement is Murder

Synopsis: Ex-cop Martin (John Mahoney) has but one profound regret in life: that he was never able to solve the "Weeping Lotus Murder," a baffling case involving a cop, a hooker, and a monkey. Now, after several decades, the case in on the verge of being solved -- not by Martin, who has obsessed over the Read More

Frasier: Roz in the Doghouse

Synopsis: KACL's gonzo sports-show host Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe (Dan Butler) asks Roz (Peri Gilpin) to become his producer. Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is convinced that Bulldog is less interested in Roz's talents than in her body and says so in loud, snide, and snotty words. To spite Frasier, Roz decides to Read More

Frasier: The Innkeepers

Synopsis: In a fit of nostalgia, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) purchase their favorite restaurant, a landmark establishment that has fallen on hard times. The brothers eagerly look forward to the opening of the newly christened "Les Frères Heureux," which translates as "The Happy Read More

Frasier: Frasier Grinch

Synopsis: Frasier's son, Frederick Crane (Luke Tarsitano), makes his annual Yuletide visit to Seattle. Eagerly looking forward to the educational toys that Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has promised him -- including a "Living Brain" -- Frederick is crushed when a mistake is made in shipping and he receives Read More

Frasier: Shrink Rap

Synopsis: Milo O'Shea guest stars as Dr. Schachter, a "couples" specialist. During this particular session, the good doctor is counseling a most odd couple indeed -- namely, sibling psychiatrists Frasier and Niles Crane (Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce), whose relationship is in danger of collapsing. Read More

Frasier: Fortysomething

Synopsis: While shopping at his favorite clothing store, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) finds himself flirting with an attractive clerk named Carrie (Sara Melson). Energized by the experience, Frasier considers entering into a relationship with the girl, who certainly seems willing. But there's one little Read More

Frasier: The Botched Language of Cranes

Synopsis: When a gloomy listener places a call to Frasier's radio show, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) flippantly advises the woman to cheer herself up by moving out of Seattle -- or, to use his mocking designation, "The Emerald City." Forced to apologize to his outraged listeners, Frasier succeeds only in making Read More

Frasier: The Candidate

Synopsis: An upcoming election causes a rift between Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) and Martin (John Mahoney) when Frasier, turned off by the platform of Martin's favorite candidate, decides to support the man's opponent, Phil Patterson (Boyd Gaines). At first, Frasier's choice seems to be a model of logic and Read More

I Love Trouble

Actors: Julia Roberts, Nick Nolte, Saul Rubinek, James Rebhorn, Robert Loggia

Synopsis: In the style of the screwball comedies of the 1930s and 1940s, I Love Trouble depicts the developing romance of two rival reporters who reluctantly fall for each other while competing for a major scoop. Old hand Peter Brackett (Nick Nolte) and aspiring newcomer Sabrina Peterson (Julia Roberts) Read More

Frasier: Adventures in Paradise, Part 1

Synopsis: In this first episode of a two-part story, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) is swept off his feet by sexy businesswoman Madeleine (JoBeth Williams). So smitten is our hero that he invites Madeleine on a romantic runaway to the isle of Bora Bora. Upon arriving in the tropical paradise, Frasier runs smack Read More

Frasier: Can't Buy Me Love

Synopsis: Much against his will, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) allows Martin (John Mahoney) to enter Frasier in a charity "bachelor auction." Things begin to brighten up when Frasier is won by a gorgeous model named Kristina (Claire Stansfield), who bids a staggering 500 dollars. Alas, our hero's plans for a Read More

Frasier: Space Quest

Synopsis: Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) hasn't had a moment's peace or solitude since his father Martin (John Mahoney) and Martin's brash physical therapist, Daphne (Jane Leeves), moved into his apartment. Making matters worse, everyone from fellow KACL radio personality Bulldog (Dan Butler, in his first Frasier Read More

Rising Sun

Actors: Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Kevin Anderson

Synopsis: When Michael Crichton wrote his best-selling thriller Rising Sun, he wrote the character of hero John Connor with Sean Connery in mind. For Philip Kaufman's film version of the novel, Sean Connery, needless to say, fits seamlessly into the role of a legendary police detective who is an expert in Read More

Dave

Actors: Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn, Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley, Charles Grodin

Synopsis: The ghost of Frank Capra must have smiled when he saw Dave, an amusing and effective update of one of Capra's favorite themes -- the scrupulously honest little guy who becomes a force for good against a corrupt system. Dave Kovic (Kevin Kline) runs an employment agency and seems to genuinely enjoy Read More

Frasier: Oops

Synopsis: Rumors are flying that the executives at radio station KACL are planning to fire one of the on-the-air personalities. With no facts to back him up, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) speculates that the unlucky employee will be his nemesis, macho sports-show host Bulldog (Dan Butler). Overhearing this bit Read More

Frasier: Miracle on Third or Fourth Street

Synopsis: In Frasier's first holiday episode, Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) makes plans to spend Christmas with his son Frederick (remember him from Cheers?). But when these plans fall through, a disappointed Frasier volunteers to fill in for sports-show host Bulldog at radio station KACL on Christmas Day. Read More

Frasier: Selling Out

Synopsis: Frasier's conniving agent, Bebe Frazer (Harriet Sansom Harris, in her first series appearance), arranges a big-bucks deal for her favorite client. All Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) has to do is "subtly" endorse a few commercial products as part of his call-in radio show. Trouble is, Frasier wants Read More

Captain Ron

Actors: Kurt Russell, Martin Short, Mary Kay Place, Benjamin Salisbury, Meadow Sisto

Synopsis: After he inherits a yacht, Chicago businessman Martin totes his family to the Caribbean to claim it. Not having any skill at boating, he hires long-haired, one-eyed low-life Captain Ron, to pilot the heap to Miami. During the journey, the somewhat inept sailor frequently loses his way while Read More

Columbo: No Time to Die

Actors: Peter Falk, Joanna Going, Thomas Calabro, Donald Moffat, Daniel McDonald

Synopsis: This is one of the many made for TV movies revolving around the popular disheveled character created by Peter Falk - Lieutenant Columbo, of Homicide. In this one, the Lieutenant is called upon to use his expertise to help out the family when his nephew's new bride is kidnapped on their wedding Read More

Roseanne: Secrets

Synopsis: Depressed about the break up with Becky, Mark (Glenn Quinn) gets drunk and rowdy at the Lobo Lounge and punches the jukebox. Dan picks him up, promising not to tell Becky or Roseanne about it. However, Roseanne finds out through Jackie and makes Dan pay for keeping a secret from her. ~ Andrea Read More

Roseanne: Therapy

Synopsis: Roseanne is convinced that Jackie should date tax accountant Art (Dan Butler), even though she's not attracted to him at all. Then Roseanne accompanies Jackie on a session with her therapist (Rondi Reed). Meanwhile, Darlene has problems with a bully at school. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide Read More

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

Actors: John Spencer, Eddie Velez, Dan Lauria, Rachel Ticotin, Cheryl Paris

Synopsis: This made-for-TV cop drama is deliberately reminiscent of Joseph Wambaugh's previous video success Police Story. LA Law star John Spencer plays a big-city cop with deep and serious emotional problems. His inner turmoil is exacerbated when he plunges into a troublesome murder case. Among the many Read More

The Silence of the Lambs

Actors: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Anthony Heald, Brooke Smith

Synopsis: In this multiple Oscar-winning thriller, Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, a top student at the FBI's training academy whose shrewd analyses of serial killers lands her a special assignment: the FBI is investigating a vicious murderer nicknamed Buffalo Bill, who kills young women and then Read More

Roseanne: Take My Bike...Please!

Synopsis: Roseanne and Dan open up the Lanford Custom Cycle shop, but it's not initially successful. Becky gets extra responsibilities around the house. First appearance of tax accountant Art (Dan Butler). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide Read More

The Rape of Dr. Willis

Synopsis: In this ironic drama, a hard working, devoted doctor finds herself accused of murder after the man who raped her dies under her care. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More

The Long Walk Home

Actors: Sissy Spacek, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwight Schultz, Ving Rhames, Dylan Baker

Synopsis: The Long Walk Home is a recreation of a troubled era in American history. The time is 1955; the place, Montgomery, Alabama. When Rosa Parks, an African American woman, is arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man, it is the first volley in the great Bus Boycott, organized by Dr. Read More

Longtime Companion

Actors: Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Stephen Caffrey, Mark Lamos, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker

Synopsis: At the time of Longtime Companion's release in 1990, the devastating disease of AIDS was seen as a mysterious and deadly scourge, replete with rumors, lies, and panic. As the first narrative film to examine the AIDS epidemic, screenwriter Craig Lucas and director Norman René place the disease in Read More

Manhunter

Actors: William L. Petersen, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Dennis Farina

Synopsis: Red Dragon, the Thomas Harris novel that introduced serial killer Hannibal Lecter to the world, was adapted for the screen by Michael Mann as Manhunter. Ace criminal profiler Will Graham (William Petersen) is very good at his job because he has the ability to make himself think like the killers he Read More

The Manhattan Project

Actors: John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Cynthia Nixon, Jill Eikenberry, John Mahoney

Synopsis: Everyone knows that teenagers are smarter than adults, and if given a chance the kids could save the world--if they don't blow it to bits first. The Manhattan Project tells of how 16-year-old Christopher Collet tries to alert his community to the dangers of nuclear energy. John Lithgow, a doctor Read More

Country Gold

Synopsis: In this musical drama a famed country singer and her newest competitor, a rising star, compete to become female vocalist of the year. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide Read More