List of people from Butler
The following is list of people who either lived in Butler, Pennsylvania or made significant contributions for the city.
Arts
Actors and actresses
- Josie Carey - actress best known for being the host of "The Children's Corner" with Fred Rogers
- Barbara Feldon - actress who is best known for playing Agent 99 On the Television series Get Smart
- Fred McCarren - actor
- Michele Pawk - actress and singer
Artists
- Bret Michaels - singer from the band Poison
- James E. Pugh - musician
- William Purvis - musician
Industry
Business
- Diamond Jim Brady - an American businessman with the Pullman Standard Company
Military
- Sgt. Abie Abraham - Bataan Death March survivor
Politics
- William G. Bassler - judge for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Walter Lowrie - US Senator
- William J. Perry - US Secretary of Defense
- Rick Santorum - US Senator
Sports and athletics
Baseball
- Matt Clement - MLB pitcher
- Khalil Greene - MLB shortstop
Boxing
- Brian Minto - boxer
- Jimmy Stewart - 2005 World Champion kickboxer
Football
- Terry Hanratty - American football quarterback
- Paul Posluzny - American football linebacker
Olympics
- Eric Namesnik - swimmer
- David Pichler - diver
Wrestling
- Big John Studd - wrestler