Kerry Butler

Biography

Kerry Butler is a stage and screen actress known for her iconic roles in theater. She originated Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice, Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, and Clio/Kira in Xanadu, earning a Tony Award nomination for the latter. Her early career began at age three with commercials, leading to a four-year hiatus before resuming acting at nine. She graduated from Ithaca College in 1992.