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Born on May 20, 1956 in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, Dean Butler is a film actor, television actor and television producer. That puts Dean Butler at 70 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Piedmont High School.
My Take
Dean Butler will always be Almanzo Wilder from Little House on the Prairie to most viewers, and that earnest, decent young man left a mark precisely because Butler seemed to genuinely embody it. What I find admirable, though, is the second act: after building a name as an actor, he moved behind the camera as a producer and director working on sports and documentary programming. Knowing both the glamour of performing and the patient craft of building a project makes for a grounded career. There's a quiet Canadian warmth to him, and I respect performers who keep evolving rather than coasting on nostalgia.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dean Butler
- Name (Japanese)
- ディーン・バトラー
- Reading
- でぃーん・ばとらー
- Born
- May 20, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / television producer / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Piedmont High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dean Butler born?
Born May 20, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Dean Butler from?
Dean Butler is from Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.
What does Dean Butler do?
Dean Butler works as actor, film actor, television actor, television producer, film director.
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