Robert Butler
Directing · Born 1927-11-17 · 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 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.
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As director
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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Concrete Beat 1984
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Up the Creek 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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Lacy and the Mississippi Queen 1978
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A Question of Guilt 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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Strange New World 1975
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Black Bart 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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Death Takes a Holiday 1971
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Scandalous John 1971
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The Barefoot Executive 1971
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes 1969
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Guns in the Heather 1969
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Star Trek: The Menagerie 1966
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Kilroy 1965
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Star Trek: The Cage 1965
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