Doc Butler
James Harry Butler (born James Stephen Butler, 28 October 1981), professionally known as Doc Butler, is a British actor, writer, director, producer, and voice artist from Feckenham, Worcestershire. He has appeared in television series such as Call the Midwife and Nurses Who Kill, VOICED characters in Audible productions including Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and The crash, and appeared on the podcast Don’t Look Down. He made his professional stage debut in the comedy The Irish Curse (2010) at Above The Stag Theatre and has appeared in other stage productions.
Career
Film
Butler has worked as an actor, writer, director, and producer. His credits include BUGTOWN and the feature film Young Woman and the Sea (2024), in which he appears as Uncle Ederle / Uncle Jan.
Television
- Call the Midwife — Gordon Packer (Series 11, Episode 5).
- Nurses Who Kill — Niels H.
- Eggheads — Competitor (as Chris) with his brother Oobah Butler.
Voice work
Butler voices Griphook in the full-cast Audible EDition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and is the voice artist for The Crash by Catherine Miller.
Podcast
- Don’t Look Down — guest.
Stage
Butler made his professional stage debut in the comedy The Irish Curse (2010) at Above The Stag Theatre, playing Kieran. The play centers on a support group in New York for men with small penises. Reviews noted Butler’s compelling presence and emotional depth in the role. He subsequently appeared in other stage productions under the name James Butler.
Selected credits
Film / productions
- BUGTOWN — writer / director / producer.
- Young Woman and the Sea (2024) — Uncle Ederle / Uncle Jan.
Television
- Call the Midwife — Gordon Packer.
- Nurses Who Kill — Niels H.
- Eggheads — competitor (as Chris) with Oobah Butler.
Voice work
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (full-cast audio) — Griphook.
- The Crash — voice artist.
Podcast
- Don’t Look Down — guest.
Stage
- The Irish Curse (Above The Stag Theatre, 2010) — Kieran (professional debut).
- Further stage appearances listed at Theatricalia.
See also
- Eggheads (game show)
- List of British actors
- Audible (service)
- British film directors
- Voice acting