Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Deceased · Born: Nov 17, 1927 · Died: Nov 3, 2023

Personal Details

Born Nov 17, 1927 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Edward Michael Butler
  • Benia Louise Olson

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.

Career

1997
Turbulence
Turbulence as Director
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1994
White Mile
White Mile as Director
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1988
Out of Time
Out of Time as Director
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1986
Long Time Gone
Long Time Gone as Director
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1984
Concrete Beat
Concrete Beat as Director
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Up the Creek
Up the Creek as Director
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1981
Underground Aces
Underground Aces as Director
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1980
Night of the Juggler
Night of the Juggler as Director
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1978
Hot Lead and Cold Feet
Hot Lead and Cold Feet as Director
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A Question of Guilt
A Question of Guilt as Director
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1977
Mayday at 40, 000 Feet!
Mayday at 40, 000 Feet! as Director
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In the Glitter Palace
In the Glitter Palace as Director
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1976
James Dean
James Dean as Director
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Dark Victory
Dark Victory as Director
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1975
Black Bart
Black Bart as Director
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Strange New World
Strange New World as Director
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1974
The Ultimate Thrill
The Ultimate Thrill as Director
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1973
The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight as Director
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1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Now You See Him, Now You Don't as Director
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1971
Scandalous John
Scandalous John as Director
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The Barefoot Executive
The Barefoot Executive as Director
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Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday as Director
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1969
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes as Director
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Guns in the Heather
Guns in the Heather as Director
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1982
Remington Steele
Remington Steele as Creator
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