Robert Butler

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Robert Butler

Directing November 16, 1927

Los Angeles, California, USA

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 Mo…

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Columbo

Columbo

8.1 1971 TV Show
Star Trek

Star Trek

8.0 1966 TV Show
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

8.5 1959 TV Show
Batman

Batman

7.3 1966 TV Show
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

6.9 1993 TV Show
Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

7.6 1966 TV Show
Moonlighting

Moonlighting

7.5 1985 TV Show
Ironside

Ironside

6.8 1967 TV Show
The Rifleman

The Rifleman

7.1 1958 TV Show
Hogan's Heroes

Hogan's Heroes

7.5 1965 TV Show
Dr. Kildare

Dr. Kildare

5.7 1961 TV Show
Hawaii Five-O

Hawaii Five-O

7.2 1969 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

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  1. 2001
    The Division

    TV show Director

  2. 1997
    Turbulence

    Movie Director

  3. 1994
    White Mile

    Movie Director

  4. 1993
    Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    TV show Director

  5. 1993
    Sirens

    TV show Director

  6. 1991
    Sisters

    TV show Director

  7. 1988
    Midnight Caller

    TV show Director

  8. 1988
    Out of Time

    Movie Director

  9. 1987
    Out on a Limb

    TV show Director

  10. 1986
    Long Time Gone

    Movie Director

  11. 1985
    Our Family Honor

    TV show Director

  12. 1985
    Moonlighting

    TV show Director

  13. 1984
    Concrete Beat

    Movie Director

  14. 1984
    Up the Creek

    Movie Director

  15. 1982
    Remington Steele

    TV show Director

  16. 1981
    Hill Street Blues

    TV show Director

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  1. 1981
    Underground Aces

    Movie Director

  2. 1980
    Night of the Juggler

    Movie Director

  3. 1978
    Hot Lead & Cold Feet

    Movie Director

  4. 1978
    Lacy and the Mississippi Queen

    Movie Director

  5. 1978
    A Question of Guilt

    Movie Director

  6. 1977
    Mayday at 40,000 Feet

    Movie Director

  7. 1977
    In the Glitter Palace

    Movie Director

  8. 1976
    James Dean

    Movie Director

  9. 1976
    Dark Victory

    Movie Director

  10. 1975
    Strange New World

    Movie Director

  11. 1975
    Black Bart

    Movie Director

  12. 1974
    The Ultimate Thrill

    Movie Director

  13. 1973
    The Blue Knight

    Movie Director

  14. 1973
    The Blue Knight

    TV show Director

  15. 1972
    Kung Fu

    TV show Director

  16. 1972
    The Waltons

    TV show Director

  17. 1972
    Now You See Him, Now You Don't

    Movie Director

  18. 1971
    Death Takes a Holiday

    Movie Director

  19. 1971
    Nichols

    TV show Director

  20. 1971
    Columbo

    TV show Director

  21. 1971
    Scandalous John

    Movie Director

  22. 1971
    The Barefoot Executive

    Movie Director

  23. 1969
    The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

    Movie Director

  24. 1969
    Then Came Bronson

    TV show Director