Norbert Leo Butz

Norbert Leo Butz, born January 30, 1967, is a renowned American actor and singer, largely recognized for his contributions to Broadway theatre. The St. Louis, Missouri native is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, a feat accomplished by merely nine actors in history. Raised in a devout Catholic, middle-class family, Butz was the seventh of 11 children. He discovered his passion for theater early and bagged his first roles at local all-girl high schools. His academic pursuits took him to The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and The University of Alabama for a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts respectively. Butz's personal life has been marked by a series of highs and lows, from the tragic murder of his sister in 2009 to the joys of fatherhood with his three daughters.

His illustrious career began on the Broadway stage in 1996 with 'Rent.' His notable performances include roles in 'Thou Shalt Not,' 'Wicked,' 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,' among others. Butz's filmography includes films like 'Dan in Real Life,' 'West of Here,' and the miniseries adaptation of 'Lonesome Dove Prequel, Comanche Moon.' He also has teaching experience in the drama department at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. His recent productions include 'Catch Me If You Can,' 'ENRON,' 'Greetings from Tim Buckley,' 'Theresa Rebeck's Dead Accounts,' Andrew Lippa's 'Big Fish,' and Paula Vogel's 'How I Learned to Drive.' Butz continues to make significant contributions to the field of performing arts, his latest performance being in the play 'Vladimir' in 2024.