[3][4] Butler's career as an actor started with a small part on the TV series The Streets of San Francisco.

[19] In addition, he is a West Coast correspondent for Broadway World, a provider of web content about the performing arts.

[20] Butler has directed, produced, written, and narrated bonus features for Little House on the Prairie DVD collections.

[citation needed] Additionally, in 2012, Butler co-executive produced Pa's Fiddle: The Music of America for PBS.

[22] Butler is married to actress Katherine Cannon, who played Felice Martin on the television series Beverly Hills 90210.