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Truly a one-of-a-kind talent in so many ways. His memory is a blessing for all who knew him.
Michael Kagan
June 24, 2025 | Friend
Los Angeles, California
1942 - 2020
On Sunday, June 7th, 2020, the world lost a legend. Filmmaker Alan Dennis "Butch" Metter, who came to prominence directing some of the most cherished movies from the 1980's, called it a wrap. He was 77 years old.Alan was born in Sharon, Massachusetts on December 19, 1942. He graduated from the...
Read MoreTruly a one-of-a-kind talent in so many ways. His memory is a blessing for all who knew him.
Michael Kagan
June 24, 2025 | Friend
My heart goes out to Alan's family; I know how much he loved them. I knew Alan first from Howard's improv class and over the years spent time with him and Rick Sandack. He was a remarkably smart and insightful man, whose sense of humor ranked among the greatest. I was sad to hear about his death. Sending my deepest sympathy ... Brooke
Brooke H Wolff
July 02, 2020 | Friend
Five minutes after meeting Alan in 1973 and I knew I'd met someone special. His mind took turns that no one else could imagine. I would hang on his every word, trying not to miss one of the many gems he uttered. He was a one-of-a kind; smart, funny, talented and above it all, a mensch. Knowing him was a gift.
Michael Kagan
July 02, 2020 | Friend
So long my friend...
Neil Brody
July 01, 2020 | Friend
Alan was an incredible guy, very complicated, funny, talented, smart and caring. I was married to him many years ago and we share a wonderful son. We stayed friends through all the years, all the ups and all the downs and even though he had health issues, I still was not prepared to lose him, especially since it was so sudden. He made a big impact on many lives and he will not be forgotten.
Judy Metter
July 01, 2020
Deeply saddened by the sudden departure of my longtime, dear friend Alan Metter or Butch as we called him. He was/is & always will be one of the funniest, most beloved friends Ive been blessed to know.
RIP Butch!
RICK SANDACK
June 30, 2020 | Friend