David Butler

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

10Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 1, 1960

Birth Place: South Africa

About David Butler

David Butler was born on 1 March 1960 in South Africa. He was an actor, known for Serenity (2019), Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) and Friend Request (2016). He died on 27 May 2021 in South Africa.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Butler reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David Butler's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Butler remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Breathe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Butler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Butler's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

Breathe: Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio

Breathe

2017•Drama

★6.9

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) movie poster

★6.9

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom: A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the fi

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

2013•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Cop Land: Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the

Cop Land

1997•Crime

★5.8

★5.8

Winnie Mandela: A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarcerati

Winnie Mandela

2011•Drama

★5.7

★5.7

Young Ones: In a future where water is scarce, a farmer defends his land and hopes to rejuvenate his parched soil. However, his daug

Young Ones

2014•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Butler.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Dust	David	Flop	Similar →
2019	Serenity	Jack	Average	Similar →
2017	Breathe	Estate Manager	Hit	Similar →
2014	Young Ones	Sam Lever	Average	Similar →
2013	Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom	Colonel Badenhorst	Hit	Similar →
2011	Winnie Mandela	Judge Donovan	Average	Similar →
2010	Mrs Mandela	Riot Commanding Officer	Flop	Similar →
1997	Cop Land	Thin Cop	Hit	Similar →
1995	National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins	Sara's Husband	Flop	Similar →
1989	Circles in a Forest	Older James	Average	Similar →

David Butler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Butler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Butler is "Breathe" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has David Butler acted in?

David Butler has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Butler?

Other notable films include "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", "Cop Land", and "Winnie Mandela".