One of my favorite action stars nouveaux is Gerard Butler.
When I first engaged his portrayal of Mike Banning in Olympus has Fallen I was sure we had a butt kicking winner on the cusp of international fame.
Such that it was became what it is. He is now one of the last words in take them out and count the bodies later type hero.
Gerard Butler is a Scot born in Paisley, Scotland, on November 13, 1969.
He took an abrupt career change from pre law to acting and he attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama toward that end.
He has done a lot of different types of characters over the years but first and foremost I pursue him as an action figure and hero in the best traditions of not taking any crap, kicking ass and taking names.
Today is his birthday. He is 56 years young today. I hope he makes many more action flicks in the vein of London has Fallen and Olympus has Fallen. Long live the action thriller and Gerard Butler ! What an incredible action star !