Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Known for

Directing

Born

November 16, 1927

Birthplace

Los Angeles, California, USA

Died

November 3, 2023 (aged 95)

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.

Best known work

Star Trek
Star Trek
1966
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1959
Columbo
Columbo
1971
Batman
Batman
1966
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Moonlighting
Moonlighting
1985
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
1966
Turbulence
Turbulence
1997
Kung Fu
Kung Fu
1972
Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
1965

Filmography

  1. 2001

    The DivisionTV

    Director

  2. 1997

    Turbulence

    Director

  3. 1994

    White Mile

    Director

  4. 1993

  5. 1993

    SirensTV

    Director

  6. 1991

    SistersTV

    Director, Executive Producer

  7. 1988

    Midnight CallerTV

    Director

  8. 1988

    Out of Time

    Director, Executive Producer

  9. 1987

    Out on a LimbTV

    Director

  10. 1986

  11. 1985

  12. 1985

    MoonlightingTV

    Director

  13. 1984

  14. 1984

    Up the Creek

    Director

  15. 1982

    Remington SteeleTV

    Director, Creator

  16. 1981

  17. 1981

  18. 1980

  19. 1978

  20. 1978

  21. 1978

  22. 1977

  23. 1977

  24. 1976

    James Dean

    Director

  25. 1976

    Dark Victory

    Director

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