David Butler

Scottish screenwriter (1927-2006)
Person human Q1173876
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David Butler

Summary

David Butler is a human[1]. He was born in Larkhall[2]. He was born on November 12, 1927[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 27, 2006[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Larkhall[2], David Butler…
  • David Butler passed away in London[4].
  • David Butler was born on November 12, 1927[3].
  • David Butler died on May 27, 2006[5].
  • David Butler is buried at Highgate Cemetery[11].
  • David Butler was married to Norma Ronald[12].
  • David Butler held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • David Butler's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • David Butler's professions included stage actor[7].
  • David Butler worked as a television actor[8].
  • David Butler worked as an actor[9].
  • David Butler's field of work was television[14].
  • David Butler's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[15].
  • David Butler was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16].
  • David Butler received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special[17].
  • David Butler is recorded as male[18].
  • David Butler's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David Butler's Commons category is recorded as David Dalrymple Butler[20].
  • David Butler's family name is recorded as Butler[21].
  • David Butler's given name is recorded as David[22].
  • David Butler's work location is recorded as Scotland[23].
  • David Butler's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[24].
  • David Butler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • David Butler's start of work period is recorded as 1961[26].
  • David Butler's P14750 is recorded as 83C2-4115-0D4E-5EDB-738A[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Butler's place of birth was Larkhall[2]. He was born on November 12, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at University of St Andrews[15], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1413[30], headquartered in Fife[31] and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16], a drama school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1904[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9]. David Butler's field of work was television[14].

Recognition

David Butler received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special[17].

Personal Life

Among David Butler's spouses was Norma Ronald[12].

Death and Burial

David Butler died on May 27, 2006[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

David Butler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was David Butler born?

Born in Larkhall[2], David Butler…

Where did David Butler die?

David Butler died in London[4].

Who was David Butler married to?

David Butler's spouses include Norma Ronald[12].

What did David Butler do for work?

David Butler worked as screenwriter[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did David Butler go to school?

David Butler was educated at University of St Andrews[15] and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16].

What awards did David Butler receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Tv maze person id → 248981
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P11449]]: 248981, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/270242|batch #270242]]"
  2. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 537432
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  3. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 83C2-4115-0D4E-5EDB-738A
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  4. 17w ago · NeverDoING · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P166]]: [[Q3403230]]"
  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → screenwriter, stage actor, television actor +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31702|batch #31702]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (3)"
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