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Stephen Douglas Butler

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  • Born
    July 5, 1955 · Hemet, California, USA
  • Nicknames
    • Eitan ben Yehudah
    • Stephen Butler
  • Height
    5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)

Biography

    • Stephen Douglas Butler was born on July 5, 1955 in Hemet, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003), Sister Act (1992) and The Last Starfighter (1984). He has been married to Pamela Butler since January 21, 1976.

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      Pamela Butler(January 21, 1976 - present)

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    Male

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  • After many years of public service as a Judge, Stephen Retired in 2022.
  • Besides his acting, Stephen is one of a few people living with blindness trained and certified in the areas of camera operation, directing, editing, and producing.
  • Stephen's many iconic military roles-both historic and modern-are rooted in his real-life experience as a U.S. Naval Counterintelligence Officer. His career in the Navy involved deep undercover operations and high-stakes intelligence missions, which add a level of authenticity and intensity to his performances that few can match. This unique background elevates his portrayals of soldiers and officers, bringing a genuine sense of realism and power to the characters he embodies on screen.

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  • When you can love, you accept love. Only then can you know the feeling of pure joy.

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