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Bill Butler(I)

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Bill Butler
Narrated by Chief Martin Brody himself, Roy Scheider, this feature-length documentary focuses squarely on the many ways Jaws has helped to shape the film industry and pop culture.
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Bill Butler was born on 7 April 1921 in Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA. He is a cinematographer, known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Grease (1978) and Deliverance (1972). He has been married to Iris Butler since 28 May 1984. They have two children. He was previously married to Alma H. Smith.
BornApril 7, 1921
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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Bill Butler in Jaws (1975)
Bill Butler in Jaws (1975)
"Jaws" Roy Scheider 1974 Universal
"Jaws" Steven Spielberg and crew 1974 Universal
"Jaws" Steven Spielberg and crew 1974 Universal
"Jaws" Steven Spielberg and crew 1974 Universal
"Jaws" Steven Spielberg and crew 1974 Universal
Bill Butler
Bill Butler

Known for

Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
8.7
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • 1975
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
Grease
7.2
  • Cinematographer
  • 1978
Deliverance (1972)
Deliverance
7.7
  • Camera and Electrical Department(second unit)
  • 1972
Susan Backlinie in Jaws (1975)
Jaws
8.1
  • Cinematographer
  • 1975

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Cinematographer

  • The Boys at the Bar
  • Evil Angel (2009)
    Evil Angel
  • Limousine (2008)
    Limousine
  • Looking Up Dresses (2008)
    Looking Up Dresses
  • Tim Matheson, Nadia Bjorlin, Angus Macfadyen, Eddie Griffin, and Nathan Phillips in Redline (2007)
    Redline
  • James Van Der Beek and Ivana Milicevic in The Plague (2006)
    The Plague
  • Chevy Chase, Penelope Ann Miller, Armand Assante, Christopher McDonald, and Alex Meneses in Funny Money (2006)
    Funny Money
  • Zombie Prom (2006)
    Zombie Prom
  • Still Photo of Ron Roggé & Chrstel Smith in 'Berkerker' (the Viking)
    Berserker
  • Joe and Max (2002)
    Joe and Max
  • Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Matt O'Leary, and Jeremy Sumpter in Frailty (2001)
    Frailty
  • Hendrix (2000)
    Hendrix
  • Ropewalk
  • Clayton Rohner and Richard Brooks in Good vs Evil (1999)
    Good vs Evil
  • Passing Glory (1999)
    Passing Glory

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Nathan Kress, Jerry Trainor, Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, Drake Kemper, and Noah Munck in iCarly (2007)
    iCarly
  • 2008 Film Independent's Spirit Awards (2008)
    2008 Film Independent's Spirit Awards
  • Brando (2007)
    Brando
  • Albert Brooks and Debbie Reynolds in Mother (1996)
    Mother
  • Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Legal Eagles
  • Wil Wheaton, John Carradine, Dom DeLuise, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, Elizabeth Hartman, and Arthur Malet in The Secret of NIMH (1982)
    The Secret of NIMH
    • (uncredited)
  • Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
    One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  • Deliverance (1972)
    Deliverance
  • Marlon Brando in The Godfather (1972)
    The Godfather
    • (uncredited)
  • The Sporting Club (1971)
    The Sporting Club
    • (uncredited)
  • Walter Koenig, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, and Nichelle Nichols in Star Trek (1966)
    Star Trek
    • (uncredited)
  • Kathryn Grant and Dwayne Hickman in 1001 Arabian Nights (1959)
    1001 Arabian Nights

Music Department

  • Cher, Sonny Bono, and Sonny & Cher in Good Times (1967)
    Good Times
    • (as Wilmer Butler)
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The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS
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The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS
The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca
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The Shark is Still Working: Steven Spielberg on the fate of the Orca

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    • April 7, 1921
    • Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA
    • Iris ButlerMay 28, 1984 - present (2 children)
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    Educated at Iowa Wesleyan and the University of Iowa.

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