
Robert Butler
Directing
Born: 1927-11-16 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 2023-11-03
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 Gle
🎬 Movies (29)

Turbulence
1997
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White Mile
1994
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Out of Time
1988
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Long Time Gone
1986
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Up the Creek
1984
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Concrete Beat
1984
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Underground Aces
1981
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Night of the Juggler
1980
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Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978
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A Question of Guilt
1978
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Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
1978
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Mayday at 40,000 Feet
1977
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In the Glitter Palace
1977
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James Dean
1976
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Dark Victory
1976
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Black Bart
1975
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Strange New World
1975
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The Ultimate Thrill
1974
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The Blue Knight
1973
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Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972
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The Barefoot Executive
1971
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Scandalous John
1971
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Death Takes a Holiday
1971
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969
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Guns in the Heather
1969
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Kilroy
1965
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Star Trek: The Cage
1965
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Heart of Darkness
1958
Assistant Director

No Right to Kill
1956
Assistant Director
📺 TV Shows (30)

The Division
2001
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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
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Sirens
1993
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Sisters
1991
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Midnight Caller
1988
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Out on a Limb
1987
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Moonlighting
1985
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Our Family Honor
1985
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Remington Steele
1982
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Hill Street Blues
1981
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The Blue Knight
1973
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Kung Fu
1972
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The Waltons
1972
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Columbo
1971
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Nichols
1971
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Then Came Bronson
1969
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Lancer
1968
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Hawaii Five-O
1968
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The Outcasts
1968
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Judd, for the Defense
1967
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Cimarron Strip
1967
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Ironside
1967
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N.Y.P.D.
1967
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The Invaders
1967
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Star Trek
1966
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Felony Squad
1966
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Mission: Impossible
1966
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Batman
1966
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Blue Light
1966
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Shane
1966
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