Brian Patrick Butler

Brian Patrick Butler is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He is known for writing and directing the film Friend of the World, writing and performing in the film Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023), and appearing in the films South of 8 (2016), Thane of East County (2015) and We All Die Alone (2021).

Life and career While pursuing a degree in theatre arts at San Diego State University, Butler directed a production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's play The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. He also attended British American Drama Academy at Magdalen College, Oxford. After graduating, Butler performed at New Village Arts Theatre in the West Coast premieres of The House Theatre of Chicago's The Nutcracker and Sarah Ruhl's Stage Kiss. He was also cast in Return to the Forbidden Planet at New Village Arts and played KJ in Ion Theatre's production of Annie Baker's The Aliens. During this time, Butler acted in the feature films South of 8 and Thane of East County In 2017, Butler starred in the short film Assumption and later in Hacksaw, a feature-length slasher film with Sadie Katz and Cortney Palm.

Released films

In 2016, Butler formulated a script titled Friend of the World. In 2020, the film premiered virtually at the Oceanside International Film Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the premiere, Butler mentioned he was inspired by the works of John Carpenter and Samuel Beckett. The film was distributed by Troma Entertainment in 2022 and is listed as one of the 100 Best Zombie Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer.

In 2023, Butler starred as Liz Topham-Myrtle, a ruthless landlady, in a film made from his screenplay Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea. Directed by Tony Olmos, it was distributed by BayView Entertainment in 2024. Butler was nominated for acting, writing and editing at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival. Produced by Butler and Justin Burquist, the film features Michael Madsen, Ryan Bollman, Derrick Acosta, Vinny Curran, and Kimberly Weinberger. The film entered post-production in late 2024. 2016 The Phantom Hour Bryce Short film 2023 Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Liz Topham-Myrtle TBA Acting roles in other films Year Title RoleRef.2015 Thane of East County Matt 2017 Assumption 2019 Buy Roses for Me Leo 2020 Hacksaw Tommy 2021 Graduation Afternoon Ben Dorne Continuance Loren 2023 The Godfather The Crime Boss

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