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Separated at Birth: Gerard Butler and Clive Owen
March 13th, 2007 by Seth

Maybe I’m the only one who thinks this, but I believe Gerard Butler and Clive Owen were separated at birth.

Maybe I’ve been watching the trailer/ads for 300 too many times, but a bearded (and shirtless) Gerard Butler reminds me of Clive Owen, not necessarily in Closer, but something.

They’ve got Frank Miller in common, so that says something. Maybe Butler got Owen’s part because of scheduling conflicts (pure speculation).

Anyhow, leave a comment.

The tale of the tape:

  Gerard Butler Clive Owen
  Gerard Butler Clive Owen
DOB 11/13/69 10/03/64
Nationality Scottish British
Height 6′ 2″ 6′ 2½”
Hair Brown Brown
Eyes Blue Hazel

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43 Responses  
  • Larke Bryson writes:
    March 14th, 20078:05 amat

    These are two of my favorite actors, so I’ve studied them at leisure. They may have a slight physical resemblance in still photos, but once you listen to them in interviews, you know there’s a huge difference in their personalities. Gerry Butler is volatile, entertaining and somewhat juvenile at times. Clive Owen is much more calm, grounded and emotionally mature, in my opinion. But that Gerry Butler…. damn, he has charisma that goes on for days.

  • fab writes:
    March 14th, 20079:12 amat

    No no no!! Clive is way too hot to be compared to GB. LOL I admit they are basically the same height, but still… (and I’m not dissing on you by any stretch of the imagination, just had enough of the GB hype lately. lol)

  • RSL writes:
    March 14th, 200710:04 amat

    You may have something here. But Clive is a smidge sexier. Though Gerard is giving him a run for his money as Leonidas! I’d still vote Team Clive.

  • JD Calliss writes:
    March 14th, 200710:40 amat

    Sorry Clive fans,, Gerard is sexier..I am sure Clive has his good points..but I see Gerard making the big leagues after his role as Leonidas…

  • Elizabeth Allman writes:
    March 14th, 200710:40 amat

    Oh MY GOD!
    Get your glasses fixed! Clive sexier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s absolutely ridiculous Besides he’s more broody unlike sweet Gerry!
    I have nothing against him(Fantastic in CLOSER) But cmon! Gerry is absolutely the most beautiful and sexies t man in the world ,wheras Clive is hansome and sexy.
    He just does’not have that”inner glow”" Gerry has! Gerry’s thousands of fans(and hisMum)would agree Love you Gerry Like you Clive
    Bess allman (gbessforever)

  • barbie writes:
    March 14th, 200710:59 amat

    No way Clive is sexier, Gerry has far more screen presence and sex appeal!!!!

  • Jamie Cason-VanLuven writes:
    March 14th, 20072:45 pmat

    GERRY ALL THE WAY!!. This man is JUST too Irresistible….. I enjoy Clive and his Movies. BUT DESIRE Gerry all the way! He OOZES SEX APPEAL ! and he’s NAUGHTY in a good way! After 300 Get ready for Gerry SUPERSTAR Status.
    XOXO JAMIE

  • arion writes:
    March 14th, 20073:10 pmat

    Clive who? Gerry is funny and silly and masculine and sweet and real and without pretense. Maybe juvenile is not the word — I prefer passionate about all he does and willing to talk at length and unguarded about his feelings. Did I mention enthisiastic?

  • Mashka writes:
    March 14th, 20075:07 pmat

    I’m all for Gerry. I like Clive a whole lot and loved his King Arthur (even if no one else did) but wow, something about Gerry….

    …and by the by, Gerry’s eyes are green

  • RSL writes:
    March 15th, 20072:59 pmat

    Fine. You kittens take Gerald and I’ll keep Clive.

  • duane writes:
    March 15th, 20073:00 pmat

    I’ll take Gerard any day. YUM YUM YUM. He is HOT!

  • Seth writes:
    March 15th, 20074:15 pmat

    I had NO idea this post would generate such fervor on the part of Butler and Owen fans/detractors.

    Thank you, sincerely, for making my day more fun!

  • RSL writes:
    March 17th, 200711:37 amat

    Apparently your site attracts quite the man-loving [whether straight or queer] crowd.

  • Lizzie writes:
    March 30th, 200711:32 pmat

    Clive Owen is NOT up to Gerry’s standards…Clive has big, blunt features like a punch0drunk prize fighter…Gerard is a classically handsome man! Clive’s feataures are irregular…and Gerard’s eyess are SOOOOOO beautiful….clive has a lower class accent; Gerard has a Scottish brogue with a law degree behind his intelligence. I’ve seen Clive on talk ashows: dull; Gerry is adorable, self-defacing, funny, charismatic , and never dull. Here’s to People’s Sexiest MAn of 2007!
    Lizzie

  • Patreetz writes:
    April 6th, 20075:33 pmat

    I love them both, though Gerry is in the lead at the moment. I think that if you give GB a few years he will mature into the type of sexy that Clive exudes…but why change, though he is starting to age very nicely. Clive is quiet, and brooding….not handsome but definitely sexy.
    They definitely do NOT look alike…in the looks department Gerry definitely has it. Clive has the sexier voice for sure. For both of them, the eyes have it.
    Let’s not also forget that GB hasn’t gone under the knife (yet), so that’s a point for him.

  • Tekla writes:
    April 7th, 20075:26 pmat

    I’m definitely in the Clive camp on this one. The eyes, the voice, sexy as hell and an awesome actor. I’ve been in love/lust with him for sometime. Gerry’s definitely got the body over Clive but he just doesn’t do it for me. Nice eye candy, that’s about it.

  • GLESGA WUMMIN writes:
    April 18th, 20076:32 pmat

    GERRI IS VERY SEXY AND FUNNY CLIVE SEEMS A BIT DULL TO ME

  • GLESGA WUMMIN writes:
    April 18th, 20076:34 pmat

    GOT TO SAY THOUGH GERRY NEEDS TO WORK ON HIS ACCENTS A BIT MORE, THE GLASWEGIAN COMES THROUGH QUITE A BIT IN 300! BUT HEY WITH A BOD LIKE THAT WHO GIVES A F***:)

  • Jo writes:
    April 24th, 20072:16 pmat

    Gerry is the most beautiful man to grace the face of the earth.

    I couldn’t give a toss about Clive Owen.

    That would indicate a notable difference in their appearance from my perspective.

  • Zora writes:
    May 29th, 20076:53 pmat

    They are both absolutely GORGEOUS. In my opinion, the two hottest actors ever. I’d rather have one of them than Brad Pitt anyday- plus- the accents! I agree though that Gerard has a better sense of humor, and his scottish accent is sexier. He’s a bit hotter as well.

  • Anna writes:
    June 24th, 20074:59 pmat

    Clive Who?

  • sarah lyle writes:
    June 28th, 20073:38 pmat

    Yuck, I don’t agree with that at all. For a start Clive Owen can’t act his way out of the location catering marquee, compared to the fabulous and genuinely talented Gerard Butler!!! Thats why I set up my website devoted to all things wondrous ala gerard that his fans can get their mits on at http://www.mygerardbutler.com Come and have a look!

  • Guinevere writes:
    July 1st, 20074:58 amat

    No flipping way ! I fancy them both, but they don’t look like each other.. they do both have gorgeously green eyes though. I agree that Gerard is the far superior actor, I’ve only seen Clive in King Arthur and he was like a kid in a school play.. bloody sexy though ! Temperament and personality wise Clive seems much more grounded and a nice bloke.. Butler is a bit of a loose cannon !

  • Ruth writes:
    August 11th, 200712:51 pmat

    I cannot tell them apart; I googled them both and they look so much alike. I love them both as actors; Timelinie is one of my favorites and Clive is just a good actor

  • Rosie writes:
    September 17th, 20073:23 amat

    Umm, Clive and Gerry separated at birth? No way. Gerry is just ten times sexier and oozes sex appeal. Not to mention he has a damn sexy Scottish accent. Clive is so-so…..But to each their own I guess

  • lynne writes:
    September 17th, 20071:32 pmat

    mmmmmmm they’re both handsome but i think gerry looks better than clive — and mind you i do like clive owen!!!!

  • jeeeessa writes:
    September 25th, 20079:12 pmat

    no dice!
    Clive is way hotter! C’mon! I mean Gerard is very good looking, but Clive has that classy look. I mean Clive Owen is the kind of man who looks good with the clean or rough look, Gerard only looks good with the rough. Clive totally wins!

  • jeeeessa writes:
    September 25th, 20079:14 pmat

    Oh and I much prefer Clive Owen’s acting as well. Many of you have only seen King Arthur, however Children of Men was a great film, and Clive rocked it. I think Gerard relies on the fact of his accent and the fact that he knows he is hot way too much.
    Clive Owen wins!

  • Rhonda writes:
    October 7th, 200711:49 pmat

    There is absolutely no comparison between Clive Owen and Gerard Butler. None what so ever. Clive is a nice looking man and a talented actor, but MY OH MY, I’d give my right pinkie for a taste of Gerard Butler!!!

  • Roxane writes:
    October 25th, 20077:44 pmat

    In my opinion, I think that they both have the same styles and taste in fashion menswear. I myself can’t resist the way they dress. I mean, take a look at Gerard, the way he wears the toxidos ohhhh… takes my breath and same with Clive. I think what makes me interested in Clive is his voice, you can hear the sexiness in him and power(apparently). I love them both basically. They are both handsome, sexy, smart dressed and the best actors I’ve ever known in my life.

  • Chandana writes:
    November 26th, 200712:59 pmat

    Clive has something mystic about him…he’s so awsome!!!

  • Idetrorce writes:
    December 15th, 20079:01 pmat

    very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
    Idetrorce

  • LAURA writes:
    December 27th, 20073:04 amat

    BUTLER BABY!!!

  • Gabs writes:
    December 30th, 200711:50 amat

    HELLLOOOO!!!!! has anyone seen PS i Love you??? GB is way hotter. omg- and that accent–super sexy- would sweep me off my feet anyday- oh and the green eyes in the movie (even if they were contacts)

  • Meesha writes:
    December 30th, 20074:56 pmat

    Gerard Is a million times hotter,and manlyer,and SO funny.I LOVE how he looks in a leather jacket.and that accent is as sexy as it gets ten time sexyer that Clives.Gerry’s a ton better actor to.And Gerry looks good in the rough and clean look.Gerry and clive look NOTHING alike !!!!!!

  • kelly writes:
    January 16th, 20083:57 pmat

    Gerry wins hands down no contest. I can’t name one thing i’ve seen Clive in, but Gerry, PS I Love you, Phantom of the Opera, 300, Dear Frankie, Miracle Match and One Last Kiss are my favourites.. He is brilliant in all of them, and pulls of the rough/clean looks in his movies effortlessley, I dont know what that other womans been looking at. Clive is handsome yes, but Gerry is in a league of his own. I challenge any woman to sit all the way through Phantom of the opera and not be taken with his sweet face in the ends scenes, gets me everytime. I have just watched his new movie PS I Love you, and blubbered throughout!! Takes a special man to have this sort of effect on a woman, and clive just dosent have it.

  • Sylvia writes:
    January 18th, 20086:22 pmat

    I just came out of cinema. I`ve seen the new film (in Germany) of Gerard. Wow. What a man. Clive Owen was my favorite before. They both have something mytical and beatiful eyes. Gerard in action is better then his pictures.

  • kaydie writes:
    February 2nd, 20082:33 pmat

    dude i was just fucking thinking the same thing.

  • Rebecca writes:
    May 16th, 20084:32 pmat

    i love both <3 they are both so sexy;) love clive in beyond boarders and king arthur wooooooooo smokin;) adn live gerard in 300 ummmm so hot, the abs woo! got to love it and alson loved ya in ps i love you omg the best movie ever! i love u in it ;) so i cant choose i love both of ya’s equal!!!! ;)

  • M.WELLING writes:
    July 11th, 20083:34 pmat

    GERRY.IS.THE.BEST.BESIDES,HE.COULD.BE.VERY.WELL.MY.KISSING.COUSIN.I.WAS.BORN.IN.GLASGOW.WENT.TO.SCHOOL.IN.PAISLEY.MY.NAME.IS.MARGARET.RAISED.IN.PORT.GLASGOW.MY.GRANDMOTHER.WAS,CATHERINE,BUTLER.MARRIED,TO.JAMES.CURRAN.IN.ST.JOHNS.PARISH.CHURCH.HE.FROM.BUNCRANA.EIRE.IDO.NOT.KNOW.WHO.MY.FATHER.WAS.??????.ODD./WE

  • vessi writes:
    February 3rd, 20091:46 pmat

    Clive Owen is the most handsome man in the world. And a perfect actor as well.

  • Mostly Muppet writes:
    July 22nd, 20099:38 pmat

    Separated at Birth: Aaron Eckhart & Thomas Jane…

    Every time Deep Blue Sea airs on TV, I think of both of these two actors. Their voices are even similar enough that, were it not for the presence of the chin dimple and some longer hair, they’d be the same guy.
    Take a look:

     
    Aaron Eckhart…

  • john writes:
    February 23rd, 20109:17 pmat

    haha… u know wat people.. me and my gf was switching the channels on t.v
    and so happen they were playing the movie shoot em up. she said the actor was
    gerard butler. and i said it is not him. we actually bet on it. and the bet was
    to spend on dinner the next day if whoever is wrong. we checked on it, and it was
    clive owen. so i won.. hehehhe… but i must admit, both of them look alike, especially
    how they talk.



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