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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