Daniel Eugene Butler is an American actor best known for playing Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe in Frasier.
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Best Known For:The television show Frasier
Breakthrough:Became a household name portraying the hyper-masculine Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe on the hit sitcom Frasier in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Daniel Eugene Butler
- Full Name: Daniel Eugene Butler
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Frasier
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1954
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Huntington, Indiana
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Richard Waterhouse
- Popular As: Dan Butler
Daniel Eugene Butler Age
Daniel Eugene Butler is about 72 years old as of 2026. Daniel Eugene Butler was born in 1954.
Daniel Eugene Butler Height
Daniel Eugene Butler stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. This is approximately 180 cm.
Education
He attended Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne, where he studied Theater.
- Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne
- Field of Study: Theater
Rise to Fame
Daniel Eugene Butler rose to prominence for his role on the television show Frasier.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Frasier and The Silence of the Lambs.
Television
- TV Show: Frasier (Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe, 1993-2004) — Signature role
Film
- Film: The Silence of the Lambs (Roden, 1991)
Daniel Eugene Butler Family & Relationships
Daniel Eugene Butler is married to Richard Waterhouse.
- Father: Andrew Butler
- Mother: Shirley Butler
Lesser Known Facts
- He wrote and performed an autobiographical one-man show called 'The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me' about his coming out.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Daniel Eugene Butler
- Popular As: Dan Butler
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 2, 1954
- Age: 71
- Birthday: December 2
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Huntington, Indiana
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Andrew Butler
- Mother: Shirley Butler
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Richard Waterhouse
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Richard Waterhouse (Spouse • Husband)
