Robert Butler
Directing
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 82
Movies (27)
Turbulence1997Directing
White Mile1994Directing
Out of Time1988Directing
Long Time Gone1986Directing
Concrete Beat1984Directing
Up the Creek1984Directing
Underground Aces1981Directing
Night of the Juggler1980Directing
Hot Lead & Cold Feet1978Directing
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen1978Directing
A Question of Guilt1978Directing
Mayday at 40,000 Feet1977Directing
In the Glitter Palace1977Directing
James Dean1976Directing
Dark Victory1976Directing
Strange New World1975Directing
Black Bart1975Directing
The Ultimate Thrill1974Directing
The Blue Knight1973Directing
Now You See Him, Now You Don't1972Directing
Death Takes a Holiday1971Directing
Scandalous John1971Directing
The Barefoot Executive1971Directing
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes1969Directing
Guns in the Heather1969Directing
Kilroy1965Directing
Star Trek: The Cage1965Directing
Shows (55)
The Division2001Directing
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993Directing
Sirens1993Directing
Sisters1991Directing
Midnight Caller1988Directing
Out on a Limb1987Directing
Our Family Honor1985Directing
Moonlighting1985Directing
Remington Steele1982Directing
Hill Street Blues1981Directing
The Blue Knight1973Directing
Kung Fu1972Directing
The Waltons1972Directing
Nichols1971Directing
Columbo1971Directing
Then Came Bronson1969Directing
Lancer1968Directing
The Outcasts1968Directing
Hawaii Five-O1968Directing
Judd, for the Defense1967Directing
Cimarron Strip1967Directing
N.Y.P.D.1967Directing
Ironside1967Directing
The Invaders1967Directing- CBS Playhouse1966Directing
Mission: Impossible1966Directing
Felony Squad1966Directing
Shane1966Directing
Star Trek1966Directing
Batman1966Directing