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Grace Under Fire · Montgomery, Alabama
Brett Butler
Stand-up comedian · Actress · Writer
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Who is Brett Butler?
Brett Butler (born Brett Anderson, January 30, 1958) is an American actress, writer and stand-up comedian. Comedian Brett Butler worked clubs across the country, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and starred as Grace Kelly in ABC’s Grace Under Fire (1993–1998), created by Chuck Lorre, earning two Golden Globe nominations. She later guested on My Name Is Earl and Anger Management, and wrote the memoir Knee Deep in Paradise (1996).
Career timeline
- 1958Born January 30 in Montgomery, Alabama
- 1981Starts stand-up in Miami
- 1987Tonight Show debut; writer on Dolly
- 1993Grace Under Fire premieres on ABC
- 1994People’s Choice Award
- 1996Memoir Knee Deep in Paradise
Podcast & show guest appearances
1 verified Brett Butler guest appearance on other shows, with an official full-episode link.
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Brett Butler’s sitcom
Grace Under Fire
ABC, 1993–1998, starring as Grace Kelly.
Stand-up
Clubs and Tonight Show sets in the 1980s and ’90s.
Brett Butler movies and TV shows
- Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
- Anger Management (guest)
- My Name Is Earl (guest)
- The Tonight Show (stand-up)
Full credits on IMDb.
People
- Chuck Lorre, creator of Grace Under Fire, who discussed the show on JRE #2564
- Johnny Carson
- Dolly Parton, who hired her as a writer
Places
- Montgomery, Alabama (born)
- Houston and Miami (raised)
- New York City (moved 1984)
Products
- Memoir: Knee Deep in Paradise (1996)
Brett Butler FAQ
Who is Brett Butler?
An American stand-up comedian and actress best known for starring in Grace Under Fire.
How old is Brett Butler?
Brett Butler’s age is 68. Born January 30, 1958.
Who created Grace Under Fire?
Chuck Lorre.
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