Butler — Staying Alive Character Profile

About Butler

Original male lead of Satan's Alley, replaced by Tony, represents established success.

Butler — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Lead dancing, Theatrical performance, Stage presence

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Charles Ward

Appears in

Staying Alive (1983)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Butler — Conflict Replacement/Rival — Tony Manero (John Travolta)

  The original male lead whom Tony actively seeks to replace, representing established success.

• Butler — Professional Co-Lead Dancers — Laura (Finola Hughes)

  They share the top billing as the principal dancers in the Broadway production.

• Butler — Professional Director/Original Lead — Jesse (Steve Inwood)

  Jesse originally worked with Butler as the lead before casting changes occurred.

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More characters from Staying Alive

• Tony Manero (John Travolta)
• Jackie (Cynthia Rhodes)
• Laura (Finola Hughes)
• Jesse (Steve Inwood)
• Linda (Joyce Hyser)
• Mrs. Manero (Julie Bovasso)
• Choreographer (Kurtwood Smith)
• Sound Technician (Steve Bickford)
• Fred (Robert Martini)
• Sound Man (Ross St. Phillip)
• Carl (Frank Stallone Jr.)
• Doorman (Tony Munafo)