Yancy Butler is a highly accomplished actress and the author of the highly acclaimed memoir, “Dear Mr. President: An Open Letter to Barack Obama,” published by Simon & Schuster in February 2014. During her years in Hollywood, she developed a reputation for being a talented and outspoken woman in a male-dominated industry. She has been recognized for her work in various entertainment and political fields including: the Independent Spirit Awards (Best Actress for Down for Life); Fox News’ The O'Reilly Factor (Best Supporting Actress for "Actress"); and the NAACP Image Awards (Outstanding Actress for "Actress")
Her most recent film role was in the yet-to-be-released feature film "The Last Summer."
My father used to sing to me in my mother's womb. I think I can name about any tune in two beats.Yancy Butler
I've spent a lot of time and money trying to keep my anger in control.Yancy Butler
I grew up in Greenwich Village. Dad was friends with John Lennon and Yoko Ono.Yancy Butler
