Robert Butler
Directing
Born November 17, 1927 · Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Directed (28)
Turbulence
1997
White Mile
1994
Out of Time
1988
Long Time Gone
1986
Concrete Beat
1984
Up the Creek
1984
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
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972
Death Takes a Holiday
1971
Scandalous John
1971
The Barefoot Executive
1971
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969
Guns in the Heather
1969
Star Trek: The Menagerie
1966
Kilroy
1965
Star Trek: The Cage
1965