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
all 86
Director 82
TV Shows 55
Movies 31
Producer 2
Writer 1
Director
The Division (2001)
TV
Director
Turbulence (1997)
Movie
4.75
Director
White Mile (1994)
Movie
Producer / Director
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
TV
6.7
Director
Sirens (1993)
TV
Director
Sisters (1991)
TV
6
Director
Midnight Caller (1988)
TV
6
Director / Executive Producer
Out of Time (1988)
Movie
Director
Out on a Limb (1987)
TV
Director
Long Time Gone (1986)
Movie
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The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (1985)
Movie
Director
Our Family Honor (1985)
TV
Director
Moonlighting (1985)
TV
5.99
Director
Concrete Beat (1984)
Movie
Director
Up the Creek (1984)
Movie
4
Writer
Remington Steele (1982)
TV
6
Director
Hill Street Blues (1981)
TV
6
Director
Underground Aces (1981)
Movie
Director
Night of the Juggler (1980)
Movie
Director
Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978)
Movie
6.33
Director
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978)
Movie
Director
A Question of Guilt (1978)
Movie
Director
Mayday at 40,000 Feet (1977)
Movie
Director
In the Glitter Palace (1977)
Movie
Director
James Dean (1976)
Movie
Director
Dark Victory (1976)
Movie
Director
Strange New World (1975)
Movie
6
Director
Black Bart (1975)
Movie
Director
The Ultimate Thrill (1974)
Movie
Director
The Blue Knight (1973)
Movie
Director
Kung Fu (1972)
TV
7.14
Director
The Waltons (1972)
TV
6
Director
Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)
Movie
4.63
Director
Death Takes a Holiday (1971)
Movie
Director
Nichols (1971)
TV
Director
Columbo (1971)
TV
5.78
Director
Scandalous John (1971)
Movie
Director
The Barefoot Executive (1971)
Movie
Director
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
Movie
4.56
Director
Then Came Bronson (1969)
TV
Director
Guns in the Heather (1969)
Movie
Director
Lancer (1968)
TV
Director
The Outcasts (1968)
TV
Director
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
TV
5.45
Director
El juicio (1968)
Movie
Director
Judd for the Defense (1967)
TV
Director
Cimarron Strip (1967)
TV
Director
N.Y.P.D. (1967)
TV
Director
Ironside (1967)
TV
6
Director
The Invaders (1967)
TV
6
Director
Mission: Impossible (1966)
TV
6.33
Director
Felony Squad (1966)
TV
Director
Shane (1966)
TV
Director
Star Trek (1966)
TV
7.9
Director
Blue Light (1966)
TV
Director
Batman (1966)
TV
5
Director
Hogan's Heroes (1965)
TV
Director
Mister Roberts (1965)
TV
Director
I Spy (1965)
TV
6.5
Director
Kilroy (1965)
Movie
Director
Star Trek: The Cage (1965)
Movie
Director
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
TV
Director
Espionage (1963)
TV
Director
The Richard Boone Show (1963)
TV
Director
The Fugitive (1963)
TV
3.5
Director
The Lieutenant (1963)
TV
Director
Stoney Burke (1962)
TV
Director
The Virginian (1962)
TV
Director
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
TV
5.8
Director
Ben Casey (1961)
TV
4.75
Director
Dr. Kildare (1961)
TV
6
Director
The Dick Powell Show (1961)
TV
Director
The Wonderful World of Disney (1961)
TV
8
Director
The Defenders (1961)
TV
Director
Peter Loves Mary (1960)
TV
Director
Happy (1960)
TV
Director
The Detectives (1959)
TV
Director
The Twilight Zone (1959)
TV
8
Director
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
TV
6
Assistant Director
Heart of Darkness (1958)
Movie
Director
The Rifleman (1958)
TV
6.67
Director
Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
TV
6
Assistant Director
No Right to Kill (1956)
Movie
Director
Gunsmoke (1955)
TV
6
Director
Strange New World
TV
Director
White Mile
TV
Ratings
Average 6.1
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1963
1968
1965
2001
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1927-11-17
Deathday2023-11-03 (95 years old)
Birth PlaceLos Angeles, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsBob Butler
AwardsDirectors Guild of America Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
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