Robert Butler
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1927-11-17
Day of Death
2023-11-03 (95 years old)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Robert 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.
Known For
Crew
(1997)
Turbulence
Director
(1994)
White Mile
Director
(1988)
Out of Time
Director, Executive Producer
(1986)
Long Time Gone
Director
(1984)
Up the Creek
Director
(1984)
Concrete Beat
Director
(1981)
Underground Aces
Director
(1980)
Night of the Juggler
Director
(1978)
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Director
(1978)
A Question of Guilt
Director
(1978)
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
Director
(1977)
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Director
(1977)
In the Glitter Palace
Director
(1976)
James Dean
Director
(1976)
Dark Victory
Director
(1975)
Black Bart
Producer, Director
(1975)
Strange New World
Director
(1974)
The Ultimate Thrill
Director
(1973)
The Blue Knight
Director
(1972)
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Director
(1971)
The Barefoot Executive
Director
(1971)
Scandalous John
Director
(1971)
Death Takes a Holiday
Director
(1969)
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Director
(1969)
Guns in the Heather
Director
(1966)
Star Trek: The Menagerie
Director
(1965)
Kilroy
Director
(1965)
Star Trek: The Cage
Director
(1958)
Heart of Darkness
Assistant Director
(1956)
No Right to Kill
Assistant Director