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Wilmer Butler

Died in 2023, aged 101 · born in Cripple Creek

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Wilmer Butler’s filmography

Key films

All films, 78

Newest first

Show the other 68From Deceiver (1997) to The People vs. Paul Crump (1962)

As himself: 7 appearances

documentaries, making-of films

Filmography: TMDB.

Who was Wilmer Butler?

Wilmer Cable Butler (April 7, 1921 – April 5, 2023) was an American cinematographer who was known for his work on The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975), and three Rocky sequels. Butler also completed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) after Haskell Wexler was fired from the production, and was subsequently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
April 7, 1921
Died
April 5, 2023 (age 101)
Place of birth
Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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Wilmer Butler’s career in numbers

roles: 76 films and 2 series
78
TV episodes
9
years behind the camera, since 1962
64
top rated: “Jaws” (TMDB)
7.7

Genres of his features

  • drama55%
  • tv movie33%
  • thriller25%
  • comedy25%
  • action18%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 76 features. One film can have several genres.

Regular collaborators of Wilmer Butler

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Wilmer Butler

What has Wilmer Butler been in?

Among others: “Jaws”, “Grease”, and “Rocky II”.

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