Robert Butler
Directing
- Born
- November 16, 1927 · Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- November 3, 2023 (age 95)
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.
Known for
Turbulence
January 9, 1997
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
December 29, 1969
Up the Creek
April 6, 1984
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
July 12, 1972
The Barefoot Executive
March 17, 1971
Night of the Juggler
June 6, 1980
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
July 5, 1978
White Mile
May 21, 1994
Strange New World
July 13, 1975
The Blue Knight
November 11, 1973
Black Bart
January 1, 1975
Star Trek: The Cage
February 1, 1965
Behind the camera29
- 1997Turbulence Director
- 1994White Mile Director
- 1988Out of Time Director, Executive Producer
- 1986Long Time Gone Director
- 1984Concrete Beat Director
- 1984Up the Creek Director
- 1981Underground Aces Director
- 1980Night of the Juggler Director
- 1978Hot Lead & Cold Feet Director
- 1978Lacy and the Mississippi Queen Director