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Brett Butler Wiki Biography
Born Brett Anderson on 30th January 1958, in Montgomery, Alabama USA, she is a Golden Globe-nominated actress and comedian, probably best known for appearing as Grace Kelly in the TV series “Grace Under Fire” (1993-1998). Her career has been active since 1988.
Have you ever wondered how rich Brett Butler is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Brett`s net worth is as high as $15 million, earned through her successful career in the entertainment industry.
Brett grew up in her hometown with four sisters, and was raised by her mother, as her father left when she was only four years old, described later in her autobiography “Knee Deep in Paradise”, published in 1996.
Before she came to prominence as an actress, Brett was a cocktail waitress. Nevertheless, always keeping her talents to herself, she finally exposed herself on the show “Dolly” in 1987, hosted by Dolly Parton. After the show was cancelled, she retreated, but returned big time with her role in the TV series “Grace Under Fire” in the lead role, which lasted until 1997, and celebrated her as an actress, not to mention that it increased her net worth by a large margin, since she reportedly received $100,000 per episode. While the show lasted, she became extremely popular, which led to frequent appearances on several variety shows, including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (1993-1996), “However, the show that brought her stardom was cancelled, because of her behavior, becoming eccentric and unstable, caused by substance abuse.
Nevertheless, Brett stabilized and continued her career with the role in Shirley MacLaine`s “Bruno” (2000), starring Gary Sinise and Alex D. Linz. In 2006 she hosted the reality TV film “Moochers”, while from 2012 until 2014 she appeared in 38 episodes of the popular comedy series “Anger Management”, which rekindled her career. Soon new roles came for her, and in 2016 she was chosen for the role of Trishelle in the TV series “How to Get Away with Murder”, while she will also appear in the film “Friday`s Child”, which is scheduled for 2017 release. Furthermore, she was selected to appear in the film “Beach Cougar Gigolo”, also scheduled for 2017 release.
Thanks to her early career days success, Brett has received several prestigious nominations and awards, including two Golden Globe Award nominations, while she won the People`s Choice Award in category Favorite Female Performer in a New TV series, and a Q Award in category Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series, for her work on “Grace Under Fire”.
Regarding her personal life, Brett has married and divorced twice; her first husband was Charles Michael Wilson from 1978 until 1981, and her second was Ken Zieger, whom she married in 1987, but divorced in 1999.
Brett has had numerous addiction problems; during “Grace Under Fire”, she was in a constant battle with drug addiction, and spent several months in a rehab. She is apparently clear these days.
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Brett Butler Quick Info
Full Name | Brett Butler |
Net Worth | $15 Million |
Date Of Birth | January 30, 1958 |
Place Of Birth | Montgomery, Alabama, United States |
Height | 1.75 m |
Profession | Actress |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Ken Zieger (m. 1987–1999), Charles Michael Wilson (m. 1978–1981) |
Siblings | Tana Anderson, Toren Anderson, Kristen Anderson, Katy Anderson |
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IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124843/ |
Awards | People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series |
Movies | Vampire Bats, Mrs. Harris, Bruno, Militia, The Last Guy on Earth, The Comedian, Vampire Bats, Mrs. Harris, Bruno, Militia, The Last Guy on Earth |
TV Shows | Anger Management, Sealab 2021, Grace Under Fire, Dolly, Moochers, Anger Management, Sealab 2021, Grace Under Fire, Dolly, Moochers |
Brett Butler Trademarks
- Her baritone speaking-voice
Brett Butler Quotes
- [Jan. 2013] I lost my husband, my job, the respect of people I admire greatly, everything. But I still didn’t sober up for another six months. The closeness that I came to dying was really remarkable.
- I hate bigots so much it makes me one.
- I’m so Southern I’m related to myself.
- I was married to a subliterate, terra-cotta-toothed imbecile with violent tendencies.
Brett Butler Important Facts
- $100,000 /episode
- In 2007, Brett moved to a farm she had bought back in her native Georgia where she lost most of the 100 pounds she had gained. Then she lost the farm, was broke, and was also briefly homeless.
- Shortly before the end of Grace Under Fire (1993), she went into rehab for painkiller addiction.
- Her Grace Under Fire (1993) co-star Julie White didn’t appear in the show’s last season because the situation on the set became difficult due to Brett’s addiction problems.
- Was named after Lady Brett Ashley in “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway. Her mother’s remarriage to Bob Butler when Brett was six changed her surname from Anderson to Butler.
- Worked as a cocktail waitress before becoming a success in the entertainment industry.
- Has four younger sisters: Tana, Toren, Kristen and Katy.
- Made two appearances on Dolly Parton’s 1987 Variety Show, Dolly. The first was her stand-up comedy act, the second, a comedy skit with Dolly. She became a writer on the Dolly show after her first appearance.
Brett Butler Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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Beach Cougar Gigolo | 2017 | announced | Melinda Maxwell | Actress |
Friday’s Child | 2017 | post-production | Ms. LaField | Actress |
Freedom Town | 2017 | TV Series announced | Star Jubliant | Actress |
How to Get Away with Murder | 2016 | TV Series | Trishelle | Actress |
The Comedian | 2016 | Brett Butler | Actress | |
The Leftovers | 2015 | TV Series | Sandy | Actress |
Anger Management | 2012-2014 | TV Series | Brett | Actress |
The Young and the Restless | 2012 | TV Series | Beth Hortense | Actress |
Archer | 2012 | TV Series | Trish | Actress |
Moochers | 2006 | TV Movie | Host | Actress |
My Name Is Earl | 2005 | TV Series | Connie Darville | Actress |
Vampire Bats | 2005 | TV Movie | Shelly Beaudraux | Actress |
Mrs. Harris | 2005 | TV Movie | Tarnower Ex #1 | Actress |
Militia | 2000 | Bobbi | Actress | |
Bruno | 2000 | Sister Della Rosa | Actress | |
Chicken Soup for the Soul | 1999 | TV Series | Actress | |
Grace Under Fire | 1993-1998 | TV Series | Grace Kelly | Actress |
Ellen | 1997 | TV Series | Grace Kelly | Actress |
The Drew Carey Show | 1997 | TV Series | Grace Kelly | Actress |
The Larry Sanders Show | 1995 | TV Series | Brett Butler | Actress |
Women of the House | 1995 | TV Series | Brett Butler | Actress |
The Child Ain’t Right | 1993 | TV Movie | Actress | |
Short Attention Span Theater | 1989 | TV Series | Guest Host (1990) | Actress |
Dolly | 1988 | TV Series | Rhonda | Actress |
Brett Butler Presents the Southern Belles of Comedy | 2009 | Video executive producer | Producer | |
Grace Under Fire | 1995-1998 | TV Series executive producer – 59 episodes | Producer | |
Grace Under Fire | 1994 | TV Series executive consultant – 15 episodes | Miscellaneous | |
The 22nd Annual People’s Choice Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Writer | |
Grace Under Fire | TV Series story by – 1 episode, 1994 written by – 1 episode, 1994 | Writer | ||
The Child Ain’t Right | 1993 | TV Movie | Writer | |
Dolly | 1988 | TV Series 5 episodes | Writer | |
Dolly | 1988 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Why We Laugh: Funny Women | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Herself | Self |
Inside Edition | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Self |
The Wendy Williams Show | 2012 | TV Series | Herself – Guest | Self |
The Rosie Show | 2011 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Celebrity Ghost Stories | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Self |
Brett Butler Presents the Southern Belles of Comedy | 2009 | Video | Herself | Self |
Celebrity Poker Showdown | 2006 | TV Series | Self | |
CMT: The Greatest – 20 Greatest Country Comedy Shows | 2006 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Pet Star | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Judge | Self |
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian | 2004 | Video | Herself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Last Comic Standing | 2004 | TV Series | Herself – Celebrity Scout | Self |
The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee | 2004 | TV Mini-Series | Herself – Winner | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1993-2003 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top | 2003 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Herself | Self |
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Rob Reiner | 2000 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
The Daily Show | 2000 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1997 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series – Comedy / Musical | Self |
Jeopardy! | 1996 | TV Series | Herself – Celebrity Contestant | Self |
The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 1996 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | Self |
Dennis Miller Live | 1996 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
American Dreamers | 1996 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1993-1996 | TV Series | Herself / Herself – Guest | Self |
The 22nd Annual People’s Choice Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself – Host and Presenter: Favorite Dramatic Television Series | Self |
State of the Union: Undressed | 1995 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
Comic Relief VII | 1995 | TV Special documentary | Herself | Self |
TV Laughs at Life | 1995 | TV Movie | Herself – Host | Self |
Who Makes You Laugh? | 1995 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series – Comedy / Musical | Self |
Girls’ Night Out | 1994 | TV Movie | Herself (1994) | Self |
The 20th Annual People’s Choice Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself – Accepting Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series and Winner: Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series | Self |
Totally Bill Hicks | 1994 | Video documentary | Herself | Self |
The Second Annual Comedy Hall of Fame | 1994 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special | Self |
The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter | Self |
ABC’s 40th Anniversary | 1994 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Comic Relief VI | 1994 | TV Special documentary | Herself | Self |
Growing Up Funny | 1994 | TV Movie | Herself – Host | Self |
Montreal International Comedy Festival ’94 | 1994 | TV Movie | Herself – Host | Self |
A Gala for the President at Ford’s Theatre | 1993 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
The A-List | 1992 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Dolly | 1988 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
The New Hollywood Squares | 1987 | TV Series | Herself – Panelist | Self |
100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time | 2004 | TV Mini-Series | Herself #87 | Archive Footage |
When Stand-Up Comics Ruled the World | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Herself (uncredited) | Archive Footage |
Full Mountie | 2000 | TV Series | Herself | Archive Footage |
Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television | 1996 | TV Special documentary | Herself | Archive Footage |
Before They Were Stars | 1996 | TV Series | Herself | Archive Footage |
50 Years of Funny Females | 1995 | TV Movie documentary | Herself | Archive Footage |
Brett Butler Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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1995 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Grace Under Fire (1993) | Won |
1994 | People’s Choice Award | People’s Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Series | Won | |
1995 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Grace Under Fire (1993) | Nominated |
1994 | People’s Choice Award | People’s Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Female Performer in a New TV Series | Nominated |