Robert Butler
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Robert Butler
Turbulence
1997
White Mile
1994
Filmography
Production & Directing (31)
1997
TurbulenceDirector
5.4
1994
White MileDirector
5.9
1988
Out of TimeDirector
6.3
1988
Out of TimeExecutive Producer
6.3
1986
Long Time GoneDirector
7.5
1984
Concrete BeatDirector
6.0
1984
Up the CreekDirector
5.7
1981
Underground AcesDirector
4.7
1980
Night of the JugglerDirector
6.8
1978
Hot Lead & Cold FeetDirector
5.9
1978
Lacy and the Mississippi QueenDirector
3.5
1978
A Question of GuiltDirector
7.0
1977
Mayday at 40,000 FeetDirector
6.4
1977
In the Glitter PalaceDirector
4.0
1976
James DeanDirector
4.7
1976
Dark VictoryDirector
1975
Strange New WorldDirector
4.2
1975
Black BartProducer
3.8
1975
Black BartDirector
3.8
1974
The Ultimate ThrillDirector
5.3
1973
The Blue KnightDirector
5.5
1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don'tDirector
6.3
1971
Death Takes a HolidayDirector
4.9
1971
Scandalous JohnDirector
6.4
1971
The Barefoot ExecutiveDirector
5.6
1969
The Computer Wore Tennis ShoesDirector
6.0
1969
Guns in the HeatherDirector
5.4
1965
KilroyDirector
1965
Star Trek: The CageDirector
6.2
1958
Heart of DarknessAssistant Director
1956
No Right to KillAssistant Director