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.
Filmography
all 86
Director 84
TV Shows 55
Movies 31
Producer 1
Writer 1
Director
The Division (2001)
TV
Director
Turbulence (1997)
Movie
4.75
Director
White Mile (1994)
Movie
Producer / Director
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
TV
6.7
Director
Sirens (1993)
TV
Director
Sisters (1991)
TV
6
Director
Midnight Caller (1988)
TV
6
Director
Out of Time (1988)
Movie
Director
Out on a Limb (1987)
TV
Director
Long Time Gone (1986)
Movie
Director
Our Family Honor (1985)
TV
Director
Moonlighting (1985)
TV
5.99
Director
Concrete Beat (1984)
Movie
Director
Up the Creek (1984)
Movie
4
Director
Hill Street Blues (1981)
TV
6
Director
Underground Aces (1981)
Movie
Director
Night of the Juggler (1980)
Movie
Director
A Question of Guilt (1978)
Movie
Director
James Dean (1976)
Movie
Director
Dark Victory (1976)
Movie
Director
Strange New World (1975)
Movie
6
Director
Black Bart (1975)
Movie
Director
The Ultimate Thrill (1974)
Movie
Director
The Blue Knight (1973)
Movie
Director
Kung Fu (1972)
TV
7.14
Director
The Waltons (1972)
TV
6
Director
Nichols (1971)
TV
Director
Columbo (1971)
TV
5.78
Director
Scandalous John (1971)
Movie
Director
Then Came Bronson (1969)
TV
Director
Guns in the Heather (1969)
Movie
Director
Lancer (1968)
TV
Director
The Outcasts (1968)
TV
Director
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
TV
5.45
Director
El juicio (1968)
Movie
Director
Judd for the Defense (1967)
TV
Director
Cimarron Strip (1967)
TV
Director
N.Y.P.D. (1967)
TV
Director
Ironside (1967)
TV
6
Director
The Invaders (1967)
TV
6
Director
Mission: Impossible (1966)
TV
6.33
Director
Felony Squad (1966)
TV
Director
Shane (1966)
TV
Director
Star Trek (1966)
TV
7.9
Director
Batman (1966)
TV
5
Director
Blue Light (1966)
TV
Director
Hogan's Heroes (1965)
TV
Director
Mister Roberts (1965)
TV
Director
I Spy (1965)
TV
6.5
Director
Kilroy (1965)
Movie
Director
Star Trek: The Cage (1965)
Movie
Director
Espionage (1963)
TV
Director
The Richard Boone Show (1963)
TV
Director
The Fugitive (1963)
TV
3.5
Director
The Lieutenant (1963)
TV
Director
Stoney Burke (1962)
TV
Director
The Virginian (1962)
TV
Director
Ben Casey (1961)
TV
4.75
Director
Dr. Kildare (1961)
TV
6
Director
The Dick Powell Show (1961)
TV
Director
The Defenders (1961)
TV
Director
Peter Loves Mary (1960)
TV
Director
Happy (1960)
TV
Director
The Detectives (1959)
TV
Director
The Twilight Zone (1959)
TV
8
Assistant Director
Heart of Darkness (1958)
Movie
Director
The Rifleman (1958)
TV
6.67
Director
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
TV
6
Assistant Director
No Right to Kill (1956)
Movie
Director
Gunsmoke (1955)
TV
6
Director
Strange New World
TV
Director
White Mile
TV
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1927-11-17
Deathday2023-11-03 (95 years old)
Birth PlaceLos Angeles, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsBob Butler
AwardsDirectors Guild of America Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
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