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Robert Butler

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1927-11-17

Deathday: 2023-11-03 (95 years old)

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 82

Robert Butler

Biography

Filmography

all 86

Director 82

TV Shows 55

Movies 31

Producer 2

Writer 1

The Division (2001)

Turbulence (1997)

White Mile (1994)

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)

Sirens (1993)

Sisters (1991)

Midnight Caller (1988)

Out of Time (1988)

Out on a Limb (1987)

Long Time Gone (1986)

The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (1985)

Our Family Honor (1985)

Moonlighting (1985)

Concrete Beat (1984)

Up the Creek (1984)

Remington Steele (1982)

Hill Street Blues (1981)

Underground Aces (1981)

Night of the Juggler (1980)

Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978)

Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978)

A Question of Guilt (1978)

Mayday at 40,000 Feet (1977)

In the Glitter Palace (1977)

James Dean (1976)

Dark Victory (1976)

Strange New World (1975)

Black Bart (1975)

The Ultimate Thrill (1974)

The Blue Knight (1973)

Kung Fu (1972)

The Waltons (1972)

Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)

Death Takes a Holiday (1971)

Nichols (1971)

Columbo (1971)

Scandalous John (1971)

The Barefoot Executive (1971)

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)

Then Came Bronson (1969)

Guns in the Heather (1969)

Lancer (1968)

The Outcasts (1968)

Hawaii Five-O (1968)

El juicio (1968)

Judd for the Defense (1967)

Cimarron Strip (1967)

N.Y.P.D. (1967)

Ironside (1967)

The Invaders (1967)

Mission: Impossible (1966)

Felony Squad (1966)

Shane (1966)

Star Trek (1966)

Blue Light (1966)

Batman (1966)

Hogan's Heroes (1965)

Mister Roberts (1965)

I Spy (1965)

Kilroy (1965)

Star Trek: The Cage (1965)

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)

Espionage (1963)

The Richard Boone Show (1963)

The Fugitive (1963)

The Lieutenant (1963)

Stoney Burke (1962)

The Virginian (1962)

The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)

Ben Casey (1961)

Dr. Kildare (1961)

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1927-11-17

Deathday
2023-11-03 (95 years old)

Birth Place
Los Angeles, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Bob Butler

Awards
Directors Guild of America Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series