Yancy Butler Actress Biography

Yancy Butler
Butler in May 2009
Born	Yancy Victoria Butler July 2, 1970 (age 52) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1979, 1991–present

Yancy Butler is an American actress born on July 2, 1970, in Greenwich Village, New York City. She is best known for her roles in the films "Hard Target" and "Drop Zone" and the TV series "Witchblade" and "South Beach."

Butler began her acting career in 1991 with a small role in the film "Maniac Cop 2." She gained recognition in 1993 with her role as Natasha Binder in the action-thriller "Hard Target" opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme. She continued to appear in a series of films, including "Drop Zone," "Let It Be Me," and "The Ex."

In 2001, Butler landed the lead role in the TV series "Witchblade," which was based on the comic book series of the same name. She played the character of NYPD detective Sara Pezzini, who becomes the wielder of a mystical weapon that gives her extraordinary powers. The show ran for two seasons and earned Butler critical acclaim.

Following "Witchblade," Butler had recurring roles on TV series like "The Lyon's Den," "Brooklyn South," and "South Beach." She also appeared in films like "Lake Placid" and "Kick-Ass."

Butler has struggled with alcohol addiction and has had several run-ins with the law, including multiple DUI arrests. She has also spoken publicly about her battle with Crohn's disease, which forced her to take a break from acting in 2014.

Despite her personal struggles, Butler remains a talented and respected actress in the industry.

Yancy Butler grew up in Manhattan with her mother, who was a theatre company manager, and her father, who was a drummer and vocalist for the rock band The Lovin' Spoonful. She attended the HB Studio in New York City, where she studied acting.

In addition to her work in film and television, Butler has also appeared on stage. She made her Off-Broadway debut in the play "The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me..." in 2006.

Butler's personal struggles with addiction and health issues have been widely reported in the media. In 2003, she was arrested for DUI and was ordered to attend rehab. She was arrested again for DUI in 2007 and 2017. She has spoken publicly about her struggles with alcoholism and her commitment to sobriety.

In 2014, Butler took a break from acting to focus on her health. She was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. She has been an advocate for awareness of the disease and has spoken about her experiences with it in interviews.

Butler has received several award nominations for her work, including a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series for "Witchblade" in 2002. She has also been recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Overall, Yancy Butler has had a successful career as an actress, despite personal struggles and setbacks. Her talent and dedication to her craft have earned her respect and admiration from fans and colleagues alike.

Yancy Butler Movies List:

1979	Savage Weekend
1993	Hard Target
1993	The Hit List
1994	Drop Zone
1995	Let It Be Me
1996	Fast Money
1997	Ravager
1997	The Ex
1997	Annie's Garden
1999	The Witness Files
2000	Doomsday Man
2004	The Last Letter
2006	Striking Range
2008	Vote and Die: Liszt for President
2010	Kick-Ass
2010	Lake Placid 3
2012	Shark Week
2012	Lake Placid: The Final Chapter
2013	Hansel & Gretel Get Baked
2013	Kick-Ass 2
2017	Death Race 2050
2018	The Assassin's Code
2019	American Criminal
2020	Emerald Run
2021	Initiation
2021	The Accursed

Yancy Butler TV Shows List:

1991	Law & Order
1992	Mann & Machine
1993	South Beach
1997	NYPD Blue
1997–1998	Brooklyn South
2000	Witchblade
2001–2002	Witchblade
2006	Double Cross
2006	Basilisk: The Serpent King
2007	As the World Turns
2008	Wolvesbayne
2010	Lake Placid 3
2011	The Mentalist
2011	Rage of the Yeti
2012	Lake Placid: The Final Chapter
2015	Lake Placid vs. Anaconda
2017	Boyfriend Killer
2017	Witness Protection

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