About
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
Turbulence1997 · Director
White Mile1994 · Director
Out of Time1988 · Director, Executive Producer
Long Time Gone1986 · Director
Concrete Beat1984 · Director
Up the Creek1984 · Director
Underground Aces1981 · Director
Night of the Juggler1980 · Director
Hot Lead & Cold Feet1978 · Director
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen1978 · Director
A Question of Guilt1978 · Director
Mayday at 40,000 Feet1977 · Director
In the Glitter Palace1977 · Director
James Dean1976 · Director
Dark Victory1976 · Director
Strange New World1975 · Director
Black Bart1975 · Producer, Director
The Ultimate Thrill1974 · Director
The Blue Knight1973 · Director
Now You See Him, Now You Don't1972 · Director