Brett Butler (born Brett Anderson on January 30, 1958 in Montgomery, Alabama) is an American actress and stand-up comedienne, best known for playing the title role in comedy series Grace Under Fire.

Career

Butler was the oldest of five sisters. She worked as a cocktail waitress before experiencing success as a stand-up comic.

One of the first notable appearances for Butler was on Dolly Parton's ill-fated 1987 variety series, Dolly. Parton subsequently hired Butler as a writer for the remainder of the show's season, before it was canceled.