Kerry Butler
American actress and singer in Broadway
Born
June 18th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Achieved prominence as a Broadway actress and singer. Gained attention for performances in notable productions such as 'Les Misérables' where role as Eponine received critical acclaim. Starred in 'Beauty and the Beast' as Belle, showcasing vocal talents and stage presence. Played the lead in 'Xanadu', contributing to the show's success and earning award nominations.
Performed as Eponine in 'Les Misérables'
Starred as Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast'
Played the lead in 'Xanadu'
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