Then switched to Webster University. Audio CD $18.51 $ 18. It opened in September 2003. 4.6 out of 5 stars 3. Spent four years in the company of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. I don't know if Jesus said it in the Bible, but someone said that 'the love of money is the root of all evil,' and I do think there's a correlation between the ambition that a lot of people have, in terms of financial remuneration, and the loss of core values. Butz studied at Webster University and went on to become a theatre actor, winning a Tony and Drama Desk Award for his roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can. Norbert Leo Butz rocks as always, and his confidence in his singing has never been better!!!! Butz was born as Norby Kitty on 30th January 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The splashy "Big Fish" cast album will be released on February 11. He is 54 years old and is a Aquarius. Find Norbert Leo Butz discography, albums and singles on AllMusic After a couple of months in the part, he got the full-time lead of Roger. Hopper was also raped and severely wounded, but a detective on the case told reporters that Teresa had sacrificed herself to save Jennifer. 51. 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful. Take a visual walk through his career and see 1 image of the character he voiced. He has German, French, and Irish ancestry. His last performance in "Rent" was December 6, 1998. 'Debris' Star Norbert Leo Butz on the Political Game of Chess Inside the Sci-Fi Mystery Plus, Butz and co-star Scroobius Pip on their characters, and one very aggressive playlist. Helpful. Norbert Leo Butz and Sherie Rene Scott on mining their 23-year friendship for new show By Maureen Lee Lenker July 03, 2019 at 09:30 AM EDT 5 people found this helpful. Norbert Leo Butz was born on January 30, 1967, in St. Louis, MO, the seventh child of Elaine and Norbert A. Butz. [January 2005], Currently starring in the musical Wicked on Broadway. I was in the original cast of 'Wicked', and that got a bad review in 'The New York Times,' and it's the most successful thing that's ever been put onstage. Norbert starred in other shows, such as playing the confused heartthrob Jamie in "The Last 5 Years" and the revenge-seeking Camille in "Thou Shalt Not." Read more. Verified Purchase. - Norbert Leo Butz was born in St. Louis on Monday, January 30, 1967 (Generation X). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Norbert continued that role with the national tour until October 2006, when he filmed Dan in Real Life (2007). To just submit to the not-knowing-ness of it. [August 2006]. His co-star in the musical and fellow Tony nominee was, Won the 2005 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.". ?) Butz has always been one of the more unconventional, versatile voices in contemporary musical theatre, and this album gives him a new chance to shine as both a singer and as a songwriter. Norbert Leo Butz was born on the 30th of January, 1967. Although he has six brothers older than he is, he was named after his father. Dan in Real Life (2007) opened in theaters on October 26, 2007. 2:21 PREVIEW Home (Live) 2. The Long Haul is Tony nominee Norbert Leo Butz 's first original album. Not only has been in the industry for more than 20 years, but he has managed to work consistently through it all. He replaced Norbert Leo Butz on July 20, 2004 and remained with the show until January 9, 2005 where he was later replaced by David Ayers. |  My Fair Lady (2018) Opened Apr 19, 2018: as Alfred P. Doolittle (Original) Departed on Jan 6, 2019; Big Fish (2013) Opened Oct 6, 2013: as Edward Bloom (Original) Performing in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" at the Imperial Theater on Broadway. Was snubbed when he was around 7 when five members of his family auditioned for roles in a high school production of "The King and I." I love you Teresa. ( divorced) ( 2 children). Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Mar 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006) Starring: Norbert Leo Butz. Was nominated for Broadway's 2002 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for "Thou Shalt Not. I love this show so much. He has German, French, and Irish ancestry. Has a daughter named Georgia Teresa born on January 2, 2011. In 2012, Seattle journalist Eli Sanders of "The Stranger" newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for feature writing for his article about Hopper and Butz. American actor, Norbert Leo Butz rose to prominence with his amazing character, Clay in the romantic comedy-drama movie, Dan in Real Life. It's thrilling to be onstage and to not know, literally, what the next moment is going to bring. The Angel Band Project: An Evening With Norbert Leo Butz. Norbert went to audition for the Alabama Shakespeare festival in 1993 without using his middle name, but because people kept getting him confused with his father, he quickly decided to add Leo. by Mark Twain. Norbert Leo Butz, Tony Award Winner for Catch Me If You Can At the peak of his career, receiving the highest recognition in his industry, he flipped the script on a global achievement. ", He won the 2005 Best Actor in a Musical Tony for his role in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." We remember you every night." Norbert Leo Butz is a voice actor known for voicing Peanut. Freddy Benson - (Jan 31, 2005 - Jul 16, 2006) MusicalComedyOriginal. Joey McIntyre-Wikipedia. It is a fitting tribute to Butz, who grew up in a large, raucous St. Louis family that includes her brother, actor Norbert Leo Butz. Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA Norbert Leo Butz has enjoyed a varied acting career, branching into theater, television, and film. [December 2003]. He also grabbed the attention of millions with his portrayal of Steve in the biographical thriller drama film, Fair Game. Norbert Leo Butz is the two-time Tony Award winning star of Big Fish, Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wicked, and The Last 5 Years, as well as TV’s Bloodline and Mercy Street. 20.6k Followers, 574 Following, 466 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Norbert Leo Butz (@norbert_leo_butz) trullette. In 1997, his Broadway career began when he moved with his then-wife Sydney and their baby daughter Clara, to become swing in the musical "Rent." Everyone got parts but him. Norbert Leo Butz, Actor: Dan in Real Life. 7th of 11 children. [December 2007], Performing the role of Fiyero in the musical "Wicked" on Broadway. He got his big break in 2003 as the hot, careless Prince Fiyero in "Wicked." Publicity Listings He has German, French, and Irish ancestry. He has degree in theatre. Or $8.99 to buy MP3. During his "Wicked" run, however, Norbert and Sydney divorced, and Norbert met his future fiancée and wife, Michelle Federer. Norbert Leo Butz was born on January 30, 1967, in St. Louis, MO, the seventh child of Elaine and Norbert A. Butz. MP3 Music Listen with Music Unlimited. Earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Alabama/Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Professional Actor Training Program. Teresa and Jennifer had planned to get married that September. Comment Report abuse. Starring: Norbert Leo Butz [Jean-François Millet, Widow Daisy Tillou] PlayComedyOriginal. Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020. Norbert went to audition for the Alabama Shakespeare festival in 1993 without using his middle name, but because people kept getting him confused with his father, he quickly decided to add Leo... Debris: Season 1, Episode 3: Solar Winds TV Show Trailer [NBC]. One of Broadway's most versatile stars, Norbert Leo Butz earned Tony Awards for his roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can. He has German, French, and Irish ancestry. Norbert Leo Butz was born on January 30, 1967, in St. Louis, MO, the seventh child of Elaine and Norbert A. Butz. Norbert left the show on July 7, 2004, to star in the hit "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," in which he played the clueless but funny Freddy Benson. 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Norbert Leo Butz, Upcoming Movies Guide: February and Beyond, IMDb Picks: 10 Editors' Suggestions for May, Famous Actors Who Have Won Tony Awards Since 2000, Dr. Phil/Chris Hemsworth/Catch Me If You Can, Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five, Just Like Family: The Making of 'Dan in Real Life'. Take a look ahead at some of our most anticipated superhero series arriving in 2021 and beyond. NLB singing Wilkohmen (sp) on a late night show while touring for Cabaret Butz has always been one of the more unconventional, versatile voices in contemporary musical theatre, and this album gives him a new chance to shine as both a singer and as a songwriter. He was nominated for a 2001 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Musical for "The Last Five Years" at the Northlight Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. He'd been a swing and eventually played the role of Roger. [June 2005], Opens on December 9 on Broadway starring in 'Is He Dead?' Won the 2005 Tony award on June 5, 2005, for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of con man Freddy Benson in the Broadway musical "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". [March 2004], Continuing the role of Freddy Benson in the musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels for the first six cities on tour. After "Rent," Norbert toured as the emcee in "Cabaret" when his daughter Maggie was born. Norbert Leo Butz was born on January 30, 1967, in St. Louis, MO, the seventh child of Elaine and Norbert A. Butz. The cast recording is just beautiful. Norbert Leo Butz is an American actor and singer best known for his work in Broadway theatre. Norbert Leo Butz Occupation: Stage Actor Born In: St. Louis Birthdate: January 30, 1967 Age: 54 years old (as of 2021) Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: American Sexuality: Straight. The Seattle opening of "Catch Me If You Can" was briefly delayed out of respect for the Butz family. 2014 Preview SONG TIME Intro (Live) 1. Only 3 left in stock - order soon. Fosse/Verdon’s Norbert Leo Butz discusses playing Paddy Chayefsky and the joy of watching Broadway dancers impress movie stars. Get it as soon as Thu, Jan 28. Musical direction by Michael J.Moritz Jr. |  Official Sites. In 2011, he won his second Tony award for lead actor in a musical for "Catch Me If You Can," in which he played Agent Carl Hanratty, the role originated by, I hate sitting around a table and talking about what a play might mean. Norbert Leo Butz is a Aquarius and was born in The Year of the Goat Life. Is appearing in the tour of "Cabaret" as the Emcee. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Upcoming Movies Guide: February and Beyond, Famous Actors Who Have Won Tony Awards Since 2000, (? … In 2011, Teresa's murderer, Isaiah Kalebu, was convicted of "aggravated murder" and was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole. Achieved a degree in theater from Webster University. The Long Haul is Tony nominee Norbert Leo Butz's first original album. It’s also a “big game of chess,” says star Norbert Leo Butz (above), whose character, Craig Maddox, heads the CIA half of Orbital, a joint task force with MI6. In 2009, while Butz was in Seattle performing in the out-of-town previews of the musical "Catch Me If You Can," his sister Teresa (who lived in Seattle with her fiancée, Jennifer Hopper) was raped and then stabbed to death. by Norbert Leo Butz. Norbert Leo Butz has had the type of career that many actors can only dream of. If you are opening a play, a play that's really about something, a play that's really about ideas, you have to find a way to sell that play. If you individualize an audience, it helps up the stakes of your responsibility to that audience. When Norbert Leo Butz won the Tony for his lead performance in the musical, he dedicated it to his father and his sister, saying "this is for my father, I based this character on, and for my sister. Matt's Inside Line on Prodigal Son, New Amsterdam, Flash, Magnum, Station 19, Chicago Fire, Wanda, Debris and More! Originally a journalism major at the University of Missouri in Columbia. 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