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 82
2000s
- 2001
1990s
- 1997
- 1994
- 1993
Sirens
Director
- 1991
Sisters
Director
1980s
- 1988
Out of Time
Director
- 1987
Out on a Limb
Director
- 1986
Long Time Gone
Director
- 1985
Our Family Honor
Director
- 1984
Concrete Beat
Director
- 1982
- 1981
Underground Aces
Director
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Director
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
Director
A Question of Guilt
Director
- 1977
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Director
In the Glitter Palace
Director
- 1976
Dark Victory
Director
- 1975
Black Bart
Director
- 1974
The Ultimate Thrill
Director
- 1973
The Blue Knight
Director
The Blue Knight
Director
- 1972
Kung Fu
Director
- 1971
Death Takes a Holiday
Director
Scandalous John
Director
The Barefoot Executive
Director
1960s
- 1969
Guns in the Heather
Director
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
Shane
Director
Blue Light
Director
- 1965
Mister Roberts
Director
Kilroy
Director
Star Trek: The Cage
Director
- 1963
The Richard Boone Show
Director
- 1962
- 1961
- 1960
Peter Loves Mary
Director
Happy
Director
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
Heart of Darkness
Assistant Director
- 1957
- 1956
No Right to Kill
Assistant Director
- 1955
Produced 4
1990s
- 1993
- 1991
Sisters
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1988
Out of Time
Executive Producer
1970s
- 1975
Black Bart
Producer
Created 1
1980s
- 1982