Paul Butler (12 March 1942, Pennsylvania – 12 January 2010, Manhattan, New York) was an American character actor. He is best known for creating the role of Detective Walter Clemmons on Crime Story (1986–1988) and for stage work including A Few Good Men and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. His notable film roles include Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Insider (1999), and Reign Over Me (2007).

Paul Butler

Acting Born March 12, 1942 – Died January 12, 2010 Pennsylvania, USA

Paul Butler (12 March 1942, Pennsylvania – 12 January 2010, Manhattan, New York) was an American character actor. He is best known for creating the role of Detective Walter Clemmons on Crime Story (1986–1988) and for stage work including A Few Good Men and Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. His notable film roles include Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), The Insider (1999), and Reign Over Me (2007).

Known For

Law & Order

Trial Judge Tyler B. Ashford

Law & Order

Judge Edmond Francis

Third Watch

Investigator

Homicide: Life on the Street

Judge Clifford Ramsey

The Unit

Art Spey

Crime Story

Det. Walter Clemmons

The Insider

Charlie Phillips

100 Centre Street

Willard Bock

Glengarry Glen Ross

Policeman

Vanishing Son

Estabrook

State and Main

Real Judge

Silver Bullet

Edgar Rounds