Robert Butler
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
DirectingBirthday
November 17, 1927Deathday
November 3, 2023Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
29Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USAAlso known as
Bob Butler
Crew credits
Long Time Gone
Director
The Barefoot Executive
Director
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Director
Turbulence
Director
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Director
Up the Creek
Director
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Director
Night of the Juggler
Director
Scandalous John
Director
James Dean
Director
White Mile
Director
Black Bart
Producer, Director
Out of Time
Director, Executive Producer
A Question of Guilt
Director
The Blue Knight
Director
Death Takes a Holiday
Director
Underground Aces
Director
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Director
Guns in the Heather
Director
Strange New World
Director
The Ultimate Thrill
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