Merritt Butrick

Merritt Butrick was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. At the beginning of his acting career, Butrick landed roles in action flicks like "Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan" (1982) and the William Shatner film "Star Trek III" (1984). He additionally landed roles in the TV movies "Splendor in the Grass" (NBC, 1981-82) and "When Your Lover Leaves" (NBC, 1983-84). He worked in series television while getting his start in acting, including a part on "Square Pegs" (CBS, 1982-83). He also landed a role in the miniseries "Blood & Orchids" (1985-86). He also starred in the TV movies "Sweet Revenge" (1984-85), "Promises to Keep" (CBS, 1985-86) and "Stagecoach" (CBS, 1985-86). He also appeared in "When the Bough Breaks" (NBC, 1986-87). Butrick took on film roles in more recent years, appearing in "Wired to Kill" (1986) with Emily Longstreth, the drama "Shy People" (1987) with Jill Clayburgh and "Fright Night II" (1989) with Roddy McDowall. He also had a part in the TV miniseries "From the Dead of Night" (1988-89). Butrick more recently acted in the William Bumiller horror movie "Death Spa" (1990).