Gerard Butler

Born in Paisley, it's safe to say that Gerard Butler is one of the more famous actors to come out of Glasgow. Having starred in some of the most remembered films in British cinema, including 'PS I Love You' and 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life', and appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera', it is no surprise that he is becoming increasingly popular, especially with the ladies! His good looks had him voted most attracitve man of 2005 by Hello! Magazine, and he was once rumoured to be the next James Bond, (2001) after Pierce Brosnan. He was also voted number 10 in Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Stars in film history.

Gerard Butler graduated from the University of Glasgow with a law degree, but gave up on that career after being fired from a law firm just one week before he was qualified to practice law. Whilst in training to be a lawyer, he was the lead singer for a Scottish rock band named Speed. A good all rounder eh?

Gerard's film debut was as Billy Connolly's younger brother in Mrs. Brown (1997). While filming the movie in Scotland, he was enjoying a picnic with his mother, near the River Tay, when they heard the shouts of a young boy who had been swimming with a friend who was in some trouble. Butler jumped in and saved the young boy from drowning. He received a Certificate of Bravery from the Royal Humane Society. It seems there is no end to this man's talents!

For more information visit IMDB's page on him, where you can find quotes and other film trivia, or if you fancy something more factual, visit his wikipedia page for background and career info!

Here are some more pictures, just incase one wasn't enough! :)