G. Larry Butler is an American actor with an extensive career in film, television, and voice work, notably recognized for his contributions to English-language dubs of Japanese anime. His career in entertainment began in 1985 with a role in the feature film The Women's Club, and he has since been involved in hundreds of projects across various media, including theater, radio, and television. While his on-screen work spans numerous genres, with a particular strength in comedy, he has also built a significant body of work in voice-over.

A substantial portion of Butler's voice acting career is defined by his long-standing collaboration with producer and director William Winckler and his production company. For over a decade, he lent his versatile voice to numerous English adaptations of classic Japanese animated projects produced by Winckler, often portraying lead or prominent characters. This partnership resulted in voice work for more than forty projects, demonstrating a high degree of specialization in this area of animation dubbing.

Among his notable voice roles from this collaboration is Don Hakka in the 2011 English adaptation of the classic series Science Fiction Saiyuki Starzinger. In this production, Butler was part of a cast that dubbed the adventures of Princess Aurora and her robotic guardians. Another significant role was that of the antagonist Kaioh in Fist of the North Star: The Kaioh Saga, also released in 2011 as part of a series of English-dubbed adaptations of the Fist of the North Star franchise. His work in these anime productions frequently saw him performing alongside a recurring ensemble of voice actors who were also regulars in William Winckler's dubs, including David Gerrold, Donald F. Glut, and Marieve Herington.

In addition to his specific roles in Fist of the North Star and Starzinger, Butler's anime voice credits for William Winckler Productions included voicing iconic characters such as Ultraman Seven and Ultraman Father, as well as the villain Etelgar. Beyond his voice acting, Butler's broader career highlights include hosting a simultaneous television and radio program, receiving an Emmy nomination for a short film, and earning a poetry award presented by Vincent Price. His mantra for performance, emphasizing the importance of genuine emotion, reflects a deep commitment to his craft that he carried into both his live-action and voice-acting roles.