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- Birth nameWilmer Cable Butler
- Bill Butler was born on April 7, 1921 in Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for Vol au-dessus d'un nid de coucou (1975), Grease (1978) and Capricorn One (1978). He was married to Iris Butler and Alma Hortense Smith. He died on April 5, 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesIris Butler(May 28, 1984 - April 5, 2023) (his death, 2 children)Alma Hortense Smith(November 20, 1943 - May 14, 1984) (divorced, 3 children)
- ParentsWilmer Herbert ButlerVerce Amanda Cable
- Educated at Iowa Wesleyan and the University of Iowa.
- Both his daughters worked on his film, Le suspect idéal (1997).
- Not to be mistaken for A Clockwork Orange (and many other films) editor Bill Butler.
- Contributed with camera work on three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Délivrance (1972), Le Parrain (1972) and Vol au-dessus d'un nid de coucou (1975), with the latter two being winners in the category.
- At the time of his death, he was the oldest living Oscar nominee.
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