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 In 1960, a young 7-year-old named Patrick Lilley went on an Amos Carr photo shoot with his little sister. She was the subject but it was "Butch's" head shot that would wind up in the Hollywood Blvd. window! Utilizing his nickname and real first name, his agent Mary Grady and his mom Patti created the stage name, Butch Patrick, which he still uses 50 plus years later. Butch started out, quick, with landing his first three auditions. First was a very cool B movie, starring Eddie Albert and Jane Wyatt, called The Two Little Bears (1961). Also starring Soupy Sales and a 15-year-old Brenda Lee! A series came next in the form of GH. That's right, General Hospital (1963)'s first year had Butch mixing with John Beradino. To round out the group, a Kellogg's award-winning Corn Flakes commercial. Butch continually worked in the early 60s on the most popular TV programs of the time: Mister Ed (1961), My Favorite Martian (1963), The Untouchables (1959), The Detectives (1959), Ben Casey (1961), Rawhide (1959), Gunsmoke (1955), Bonanza (1959) and many, many more. A second series came his way with the reboot of the classic The Real McCoys (1957). Working with Oscar winner Walter Brennan and Richard Crenna was a huge treat for Butch. All this time, he was working in over 20 commercials and a dozen movies. Starring the likes of Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Jo Van Fleet, Sal Mineo, Don Murray, Edward G. Robinson, to name a few. Now, we enter to 1964. The Beatles are all the rage and Butch gets a call to fly from Illinois and go to CBS Studio Center for a screen test. Very hush hush as they have a part in mind for him. It will become a life-changing day for sure!! His screen test is with the famous movie star Yvonne De Carlo and his character is "Edward Wolfgang Munster". From that day on, Butch would always be known, worldwide, as the iconic TV character, "Eddie Munster". The third series for Butch was the charm for sure. The Munsters (1964) are still one of the most popular series in history. Merchandised still and a huge family favorite, 50 years later! His character's hairline is the most recognizable, ever, and the Munster address is the most famous on TV, bar none. "1313 Mockingbird Lane" still is a favorite trivia question for the masses, worldwide. After a two-year stint, Butch set off to Disney for a few "World of Colors". The Young Loner (1968), with Edward Andrews and Kim Hunter, was a gem. Way Down Cellar another two part special was shot the same summer. A few features followed and then he became a semi-regular on My Three Sons (1960), doing 10 episodes. In between, Butch was busy with Adam 12's, the pilot episode of Marcus Welby M.D. Ironside, more westerns and movies too. In the summer of 1969, Butch left the country to film in Brazil for three months. A feature based on an award-winning novel, The Sandpit Generals (1971). Then, in 1971, Sid Krofft took Butch to lunch and convinced him to star in their new show for Sid and Marty's World Lidsville. He worked with Charles Nelson Reilly and Billie Hayes of Puf n Stuff fame. What a trip that summer turned out to be. Afterwards, Metromedia Records signed Butch to a contract and American Bandstand and the Dating Game were the new high-profile shows Butch was seen on. Not to mention the teen heartthrob tears from 1971 to 1973. After Butch turned 19, he decided this career really wasn't he yearned for and left Hollywood to drive fast cars and catch up on his surfing. In 1983, with MTV on the air, Butch formed a band, "Eddie and the Monsters", on Rocshire records and aired a video on the upstart cable powerhouse. They were actually the first unsigned act ever to be seen. This led to the show the basement tapes that led to the discovery of many new unsigned bands with videos. So there you have his older accomplishments. Today, Butch receives scripts and works the indie movie circuit, giving back to the industry that served him well. He's a cancer survivor and works with people with addiction issues, as well. He had his own issues with his life and, after 40 years of alcohol and drug abuse, he's been clean and sober nearly 10 years. He married Leila Murray in 2016.
Bio:
In 1960, a young 7-year-old named Patrick Lilley went on an Amos Carr photo shoot with his little sister. She was the subject but it was "Butch's" head shot that would wind up in the Hollywood Blvd. window! Utilizing his nickname and real first name, his agent Mary Grady and his mom Patti created the stage name, Butch Patrick, which he still uses 50 plus years later. Butch started out, quick, with landing his first three auditions. First was a very cool B movie, starring Eddie Albert and Jane Wyatt, called The Two Little Bears (1961). Also starring Soupy Sales and a 15-year-old Brenda Lee! A series came next in the form of GH. That's right, General Hospital (1963)'s first year had Butch mixing with John Beradino. To round out the group, a Kellogg's award-winning Corn Flakes commercial. Butch continually worked in the early 60s on the most popular TV programs of the time: Mister Ed (1961), My Favorite Martian (1963), The Untouchables (1959), The Detectives (1959), Ben Casey (1961), Rawhide (1959), Gunsmoke (1955), Bonanza (1959) and many, many more. A second series came his way with the reboot of the classic The Real McCoys (1957). Working with Oscar winner Walter Brennan and Richard Crenna was a huge treat for Butch. All this time, he was working in over 20 commercials and a dozen movies. Starring the likes of Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Jo Van Fleet, Sal Mineo, Don Murray, Edward G. Robinson, to name a few. Now, we enter to 1964. The Beatles are all the rage and Butch gets a call to fly from Illinois and go to CBS Studio Center for a screen test. Very hush hush as they have a part in mind for him. It will become a life-changing day for sure!! His screen test is with the famous movie star Yvonne De Carlo and his character is "Edward Wolfgang Munster". From that day on, Butch would always be known, worldwide, as the iconic TV character, "Eddie Munster". The third series for Butch was the charm for sure. The Munsters (1964) are still one of the most popular series in history. Merchandised still and a huge family favorite, 50 years later! His character's hairline is the most recognizable, ever, and the Munster address is the most famous on TV, bar none. "1313 Mockingbird Lane" still is a favorite trivia question for the masses, worldwide. After a two-year stint, Butch set off to Disney for a few "World of Colors". The Young Loner (1968), with Edward Andrews and Kim Hunter, was a gem. Way Down Cellar another two part special was shot the same summer. A few features followed and then he became a semi-regular on My Three Sons (1960), doing 10 episodes. In between, Butch was busy with Adam 12's, the pilot episode of Marcus Welby M.D. Ironside, more westerns and movies too. In the summer of 1969, Butch left the country to film in Brazil for three months. A feature based on an award-winning novel, The Sandpit Generals (1971). Then, in 1971, Sid Krofft took Butch to lunch and convinced him to star in their new show for Sid and Marty's World Lidsville. He worked with Charles Nelson Reilly and Billie Hayes of Puf n Stuff fame. What a trip that summer turned out to be. Afterwards, Metromedia Records signed Butch to a contract and American Bandstand and the Dating Game were the new high-profile shows Butch was seen on. Not to mention the teen heartthrob tears from 1971 to 1973. After Butch turned 19, he decided this career really wasn't he yearned for and left Hollywood to drive fast cars and catch up on his surfing. In 1983, with MTV on the air, Butch formed a band, "Eddie and the Monsters", on Rocshire records and aired a video on the upstart cable powerhouse. They were actually the first unsigned act ever to be seen. This led to the show the basement tapes that led to the discovery of many new unsigned bands with videos. So there you have his older accomplishments. Today, Butch receives scripts and works the indie movie circuit, giving back to the industry that served him well. He's a cancer survivor and works with people with addiction issues, as well. He had his own issues with his life and, after 40 years of alcohol and drug abuse, he's been clean and sober nearly 10 years. He married Leila Murray in 2016.
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Formed a band called "Eddie and the Monsters" in 1983 and got a mild hit off the novelty song "What Ever Happened to Eddie?" The video got some airplay and was the instigator for MTV's "The BasementTapes," which was a showcase for unsigned bands.His acting mentors were the late Yvonne De Carlo and the late Charles Nelson Reilly.Revealed that he had a wonderful relationship with Yvonne De Carlo on The Munsters (1964).Usually booked solid for Halloween parties and events due to his association with The Munsters (1964).Once played himself on an episode of The Simpsons (1989).On Nov. 24, 2010, he suffered a near-fatal drug overdose days after walking out of a rehabilitation center in New Jersey. He had checked in to overcome his cocaine addiction and recover from the break-up with his fianc��e, Donna McCall, a former NFL cheerleader.His stepfather is former pro baseball player Ken Hunt. Has a half-sister named Kerry Lynn Sprick (formerly Kerry Lynn Hunt).Ranked #45 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars".He completed a biography with writer Helen Darras. The book, which details his first 25 years in Hollywood (published in early 2008), is titled "Eddie Munster AKA Butch Patrick".As of May 2004 he was co-hosting "Macabre Theatre". www.macabretheatre.com.As an unfamiliar actor, he had been mentored in the business by actress/dancer Yvonne DeCarlo. His first television exposure with DeCarlo was a co-starring role opposite her in The Munsters (1964) series. Patrick played DeCarlo's son, Eddie Munster, for all the 71 episodes.As of May 2004 was living in Gardena, CA. He owns a promotions company and appears at nostalgia conventions.On Aug. 4-5, 2007, he attended the Twilight Zone Convention at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.Best known by the public for his role as Eddie Munster on The Munsters (1964).Footage of him from The Munsters (1964) is shown in Primary Colors (1998) as John Travolta's character channel-surfs and complains about the poor television reception in their motel room. |
| Name: |
Butch Patrick |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Last update: |
2024-07-03 02:31:58 |
| Height: |
5' 7' (1.70 m) |
| Biography: |
In 1960, a young 7-year-old named Patrick Lilley went on an Amos Carr photo shoot with his little sister. She was the subject but it was \"Butch\'s\" head shot that would wind up in the Hollywood Blvd. window! Utilizing his nickname and real fir |
| Trivia: |
Formed a band called "Eddie and the Monsters" in 1983 and got a mild hit off the novelty song "What Ever Happened to Eddie?" The video got some airplay and was the instigator for MTV's "The BasementTapes," which was a showcase for unsigned bands.His acting mentors were the late Yvonne De Carlo and the late Charles Nelson Reilly.Revealed that he had a wonderful relationship with Yvonne De Carlo on The Munsters (1964).Usually booked solid for Halloween parties and events due to his association with The Munsters (1964).Once played himself on an episode of The Simpsons (1989).On Nov. 24, 2010, he suffered a near-fatal drug overdose days after walking out of a rehabilitation center in New Jersey. He had checked in to overcome his cocaine addiction and recover from the break-up with his fianc��e, Donna McCall, a former NFL cheerleader.His stepfather is former pro baseball player Ken Hunt. Has a half-sister named Kerry Lynn Sprick (formerly Kerry Lynn Hunt).Ranked #45 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars".He completed a biography with writer Helen Darras. The book, which details his first 25 years in Hollywood (published in early 2008), is titled "Eddie Munster AKA Butch Patrick".As of May 2004 he was co-hosting "Macabre Theatre". www.macabretheatre.com.As an unfamiliar actor, he had been mentored in the business by actress/dancer Yvonne DeCarlo. His first television exposure with DeCarlo was a co-starring role opposite her in The Munsters (1964) series. Patrick played DeCarlo's son, Eddie Munster, for all the 71 episodes.As of May 2004 was living in Gardena, CA. He owns a promotions company and appears at nostalgia conventions.On Aug. 4-5, 2007, he attended the Twilight Zone Convention at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.Best known by the public for his role as Eddie Munster on The Munsters (1964).Footage of him from The Munsters (1964) is shown in Primary Colors (1998) as John Travolta's character channel-surfs and complains about the poor television reception in their motel room. |
| Trademarks: |
Mostly known for his role as Eddie Munster in The Munsters 1964 |
| Quotes: |
I straightened my own life out in my own time. Maybe I should have gone to rehab, but I didn't. A little man inside me said it was time to get my life in order.
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[on making $600 a week at Universal Studios] They put makeup on me, and that was the character. I used the back lot as my private little entertainment center.
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[on working on the Donna Douglas project] Believe it or not. I've had a hard time developing financing.
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Most of my memories weren't really while filming, but running around the back lot, going to the laboratory, where they were making all of the monsters for the other movies, in the makeup department, and the special effects department. That's what I enjoyed.
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[on Yvonne De Carlo, who was the last-minute replacement to play Lily Munster] I have to interject something here. I never really thought about this, but can you imagine the difference of The Munsters (1964) opening clip with Fred Gwynne as "Herman Munster" and then Joan Marshall as "Phoebe"? It doesn't have the same impact as Yvonne De Carlo as "Lily". I mean, they really got a good punch with Yvonne De Carlo. I was just sort of substituting for the other kid and I did a pretty good job, but I think that the real slip in the last-minute crew was getting Yvonne De Carlo, major screen star, to play television. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(2003) TV commercial: Airbonre Cole Medicine.
(1993) TV commercial: Little Caesar's Pizza.
(2007) Single: "It's Only Halloween" (Park Lane Drive Records).
(2011) Music Video & DVD. "It's Only Halloween) (Dance Mix)
(1960s |
| Spouse: |
Leila Murray (September 10, 2016 - present) |
| Parents: |
Ken Hunt
Ken Hunt
Patty Hunt |
| Relatives: |
Kerry Lynn Sprick (Half Sibling) |
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