Kerry Butler Biography: Movies, Age, Husband, TV Shows, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Awards, Facebook

Kerry Butler is an American actress and singer renowned for her dynamic performances on Broadway and in film, television, and voice work.

With a career spanning over five decades, she is widely celebrated for originating iconic roles such as Penny Pingleton in Hairspray, Clio/Kira in Xanadu (earning a Tony Award nomination), Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice, and standout turns in Mean Girls, Beauty and The Beast, and Little Shop of Horrors.

Kerry Butler
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kerry Butler
Born:	June 18, 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	1.59 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Butler
Spouse:	Joey Mazzarino (m. 1997)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Segi Mazzarino and Sumaya Mazzarino
Occupation:	Actress, Singer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Kerry Butler came into the world on June 18, 1971, in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, to Mr. and Mrs. Butler.

Raised in a supportive environment that encouraged early creativity, she began appearing in commercials by age three after being inspired by seeing Annie on stage.

She attended Fontbonne Hall Academy before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Ithaca College in 1992, laying the groundwork for her professional path in performance arts.

Personal Life

Kerry Butler, at 55 years old and standing 1.59 m tall, has been married to childhood friend, puppeteer, and Sesame Street veteran Joey Mazzarino since 1997.

The couple adopted two daughters from Ethiopia — Segi and Sumaya — with Segi inspiring the beloved Sesame Street song “I Love My Hair.”

She cherishes family adventures, travel, and creative pursuits while staying active as a voice coach, plant enthusiast, and advocate for causes close to her heart.

Career

Kerry Butler kicked off her professional path with commercial work as a young child before focusing on musical theater training and early stage opportunities.

After college, she made her Broadway debut and built momentum through ensemble and replacement roles in classics like Les Misérables, eventually landing originating parts that showcased her powerful vocals and comedic timing across multiple hit productions.

Kerry Butler has delivered memorable performances in a dozen Broadway shows, originating or starring in major hits including Hairspray, Xanadu, Beetlejuice, and Mean Girls, while earning Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nominations.

Her work extends to television guest spots, films like The Miseducation of Cameron Post and Mapplethorpe, voice roles in animated projects, and a solo album Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust, solidifying her legacy as a multifaceted Broadway powerhouse and mentor in the performing arts community.

Awards

• Tony Award Nomination – Best Actress in a Musical (Xanadu)
• Drama Desk Award Nominations (multiple, including Catch Me If You Can and Hairspray)
• Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations (Mean Girls, Little Shop of Horrors)
• Clarence Derwent Award (Hairspray)

Net Worth

Kerry Butler commands an estimated net worth of around $2 million USD, built mainly through her long-running Broadway career across numerous productions, supplemented by television appearances, film roles, voice work, music releases, and teaching/master classes in musical theater.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kerrybutler1
• Facebook: Kerry Butler
• X: @KerryButlerNyc

Filmography

• The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
• Mapplethorpe (2018) – Holly Solomon
• Wallykazam! – Nancy the Noodle (voice)
• One Life to Live – Recurring roles