Directing
Robert Butler
Born November 16, 1927 Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Directed Films
5.4
Turbulence
1997·Action
5.9
White Mile
1994·Drama
6.4
Out of Time
1988·Action
7.5
Long Time Gone
1986·Action
6.0
Concrete Beat
1984
5.7
Up the Creek
1984·Comedy
4.7
Underground Aces
1981·Comedy
6.6
Night of the Juggler
1980·Action
6.0
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978·Action
3.5
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
1978·Western
6.8
A Question of Guilt
1978·Drama
6.4
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
1977·Drama
4.0
In the Glitter Palace
1977·Crime
4.7
James Dean
1976·Drama
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Dark Victory
1976·Drama
4.3
Strange New World
1975·Science Fiction
3.8
Black Bart
1975·Western
5.3
The Ultimate Thrill
1974·Crime
5.5
The Blue Knight
1973·Action
6.3
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972·Comedy
4.9
Death Takes a Holiday
1971·Drama
6.4
Scandalous John
1971·Western
5.6
The Barefoot Executive
1971·Comedy
6.0
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969·Comedy