Robert Butler

Robert Butler

  • Birthday: 1927-11-17
  • Deathday: 2023-11-03
  • Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also know as: Bob Butler

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.

Production

Long Time Gone

1986

As Director

The Barefoot Executive

1971

As Director

Turbulence

1997

As Director

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

1978

As Director

Up the Creek

1984

As Director

Night of the Juggler

1980

As Director

Scandalous John

1971

As Director

James Dean

1976

As Director

White Mile

1994

As Director

Black Bart

1975

As Producer

Black Bart

1975

As Director

Out of Time

1988

As Director

A Question of Guilt

1978

As Director

The Blue Knight

1973

As Director

Death Takes a Holiday

1971

As Director

Underground Aces

1981

As Director

Mayday at 40,000 Feet

1977

As Director

Guns in the Heather

1969

As Director

Strange New World

1975

As Director

The Ultimate Thrill

1974

As Director

Dark Victory

1976

As Director

Concrete Beat

1984

As Director

Out of Time

1988

As Executive Producer

In the Glitter Palace

1977

As Director

No Right to Kill

1956

As Assistant Director

Heart of Darkness

1958

As Assistant Director

Star Trek: The Cage

1965

As Director

Kilroy

1965

As Director

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