Robert Butler
- Born
- November 16, 1927
- Died
- November 3, 2023 (95 years old)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Robert Butler (November 17, 1927 - November 3, 2023), the revered director known for steering the debut episodes of iconic series like Batman, Star Trek, Hill Street Blues, and Moonlighting, passed away on November 3 in Los Angeles at the age of 95.
Butler also played a role in co-creating Remington Steele, featuring Pierce Brosnan, and directed its inaugural episode. His legacy extends to directing the premiere of Hogan’s Heroes in 1965, setting the stage and directing pivotal episodes for Glenn Gordon Caron’s Moonlighting, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sisters, and The Division.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2001The DivisionSeries · Director
- 1997TurbulenceFilm · Director★ 5.4
- 1994White MileFilm · Director★ 5.9
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries · Director, Producer★ 6.9
- 1993SirensSeries · Director
- 1991SistersSeries · Director, Executive Producer
- 1988Midnight CallerSeries · Director★ 7.6
- 1988Out of TimeFilm · Director, Executive Producer
- 1987Out on a LimbSeries · Director
- 1986Long Time GoneFilm · Director
- 1985Our Family HonorSeries · Director
- 1985MoonlightingSeries · Director★ 7.5
- 1984Concrete BeatFilm · Director
- 1984Up the CreekFilm · Director★ 5.7
- 1982Remington SteeleSeries · Director, Creator★ 7.1
- 1981Hill Street BluesSeries · Director★ 7.6
- 1981Underground AcesFilm · Director
- 1980Night of the JugglerFilm · Director★ 6.8
- 1978Hot Lead & Cold FeetFilm · Director★ 5.9
- 1978Lacy and the Mississippi QueenFilm · Director
- 1978A Question of GuiltFilm · Director
- 1977Mayday at 40,000 FeetFilm · Director
- 1977In the Glitter PalaceFilm · Director
- 1976James DeanFilm · Director
- 1976Dark VictoryFilm · Director
- 1975Strange New WorldFilm · Director
- 1975Black BartFilm · Producer, Director
- 1974The Ultimate ThrillFilm · Director
- 1973The Blue KnightFilm · Director
- 1973The Blue KnightSeries · Director
- 1972Kung FuSeries · Director★ 7.7
- 1972The WaltonsSeries · Director★ 7.1
- 1972Now You See Him, Now You Don'tFilm · Director★ 6.3
- 1971Death Takes a HolidayFilm · Director
- 1971NicholsSeries · Director
- 1971ColumboSeries · Director★ 8.1
- 1971Scandalous JohnFilm · Director
- 1971The Barefoot ExecutiveFilm · Director★ 5.6
- 1969The Computer Wore Tennis ShoesFilm · Director★ 6.0
- 1969Then Came BronsonSeries · Director
- 1969Guns in the HeatherFilm · Director
- 1969Hawaii Five-OSeries · Director★ 7.2
- 1968LancerSeries · Director
- 1968The OutcastsSeries · Director
- 1967Judd, for the DefenseSeries · Director
- 1967Cimarron StripSeries · Director
- 1967N.Y.P.D.Series · Director
- 1967IronsideSeries · Director★ 6.8
- 1967The InvadersSeries · Director★ 6.8
- 1966CBS PlayhouseCBS PlayhouseSeries · Director
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleSeries · Director★ 7.6
- 1966Felony SquadSeries · Director
- 1966ShaneSeries · Director
- 1966Star TrekSeries · Director★ 8.0
- 1966BatmanSeries · Director★ 7.3
- 1966Blue LightSeries · Director
- 1965Mister RobertsSeries · Director
- 1965Hogan's HeroesSeries · Director★ 7.5
- 1965I SpySeries · Director★ 6.5
- 1965KilroyFilm · Director
- 1965Star Trek: The CageFilm · Director
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreBob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreSeries · Director
- 1963EspionageSeries · Director
- 1963The Richard Boone ShowSeries · Director
- 1963The FugitiveSeries · Director★ 7.3
- 1963The LieutenantSeries · Director
- 1962Stoney BurkeSeries · Director
- 1962The VirginianSeries · Director★ 6.5
- 1961The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries · Director★ 7.6
- 1961Ben CaseySeries · Director
- 1961Dr. KildareSeries · Director
- 1961The Dick Powell ShowSeries · Director
- 1961The Wonderful World of DisneySeries · Director
- 1961The DefendersSeries · Director
- 1960Peter Loves MarySeries · Director
- 1960HappySeries · Director
- 1959The DetectivesSeries · Director
- 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries · Director★ 8.5
- 1959The Many Loves of Dobie GillisSeries · Director
- 1958Heart of DarknessFilm · Assistant Director
- 1958The RiflemanSeries · Director★ 7.1
- 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSeries · Director★ 7.3
- 1956No Right to KillFilm · Assistant Director
- 1955GunsmokeSeries · Director★ 6.7
