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