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Robert Butler

Directing • 1927-11-16 • 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.

Known For

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993

Batman

Batman

1966

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981

Hogan's Heroes

Hogan's Heroes

1965

The Fugitive

The Fugitive

1963

Remington Steele

Remington Steele

1982

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Filmography

2001
The DivisionTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1997
TurbulenceFilm
Director
★ 5.4
1994
White MileFilm
Director
★ 5.9
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1993
SirensTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1991
SistersTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1988
Midnight CallerTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1988
Out of TimeFilm
Director
★ 6.3
1987
Out on a LimbTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 5.4
1986
Long Time GoneFilm
Director
★ 7.5
1985
MoonlightingTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1985
Our Family HonorTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1984
Up the CreekFilm
Director
★ 5.7
1984
Concrete BeatFilm
Director
★ 6.0
1982
Remington SteeleTV
Director • 5 episodes
★ 7.1
1981
Hill Street BluesTV
Director • 6 episodes
★ 7.6
1981
Underground AcesFilm
Director
★ 4.7
1980
Night of the JugglerFilm
Director
★ 6.8
1978
Hot Lead & Cold FeetFilm
Director
★ 5.9
1978
A Question of GuiltFilm
Director
★ 7.0
1978
Lacy and the Mississippi QueenFilm
Director
★ 3.5
1977
Mayday at 40,000 FeetFilm
Director
★ 6.4
1977
In the Glitter PalaceFilm
Director
★ 4.0
1976
James DeanFilm
Director
★ 4.7
1976
Dark VictoryFilm
Director
1975
Strange New WorldFilm
Director
★ 4.2
1975
Black BartFilm
Director
★ 3.8
1974
The Ultimate ThrillFilm
Director
★ 5.3
1973
The Blue KnightFilm
Director
★ 5.5
1973
The Blue KnightTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 5.0
1972
The WaltonsTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 7.1
1972
Kung FuTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 7.7
1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don'tFilm
Director
★ 6.3
1971
ColumboTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.1
1971
The Barefoot ExecutiveFilm
Director
★ 5.5
1971
Scandalous JohnFilm
Director
★ 6.4
1971
NicholsTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1971
Death Takes a HolidayFilm
Director
★ 4.9
1969
Hawaii Five-OTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1969
The Computer Wore Tennis ShoesFilm
Director
★ 6.0
1969
Then Came BronsonTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 5.2
1969
Guns in the HeatherFilm
Director
★ 5.4
1968
LancerTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 5.6
1968
The OutcastsTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1967
IronsideTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1967
The InvadersTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 6.9
1967
Cimarron StripTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 5.8
1967
Judd, for the DefenseTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.7
1967
N.Y.P.D.TV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.6
1966
Star TrekTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
1966
BatmanTV
Director • 6 episodes
★ 7.3
1966
Mission: ImpossibleTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1966
Felony SquadTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 6.5
1966
ShaneTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1966
CBS PlayhouseTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1966
Blue LightTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1965
Hogan's HeroesTV
Director • 5 episodes
★ 7.6
1965
I SpyTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 6.5
1965
Star Trek: The CageFilm
Director
★ 6.3
1965
Mister RobertsTV
Director • 4 episodes
★ 8.3
1965
KilroyFilm
Director
1963
The FugitiveTV
Director • 6 episodes
★ 7.3
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
1963
The LieutenantTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1963
EspionageTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 10.0
1963
The Richard Boone ShowTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1962
The VirginianTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1962
Stoney BurkeTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
1961
The Dick Van Dyke ShowTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1961
Dr. KildareTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
1961
Ben CaseyTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 5.9
1961
The DefendersTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.3
1961
The Dick Powell ShowTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
1961
The Wonderful World of DisneyTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
1960
HappyTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1960
Peter Loves MaryTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 6.5
1959
The Twilight ZoneTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.5
1959
The Many Loves of Dobie GillisTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1959
The DetectivesTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 6.7
1958
The RiflemanTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1958
Heart of DarknessFilm
Assistant Director
1957
Have Gun, Will TravelTV
Director • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1956
No Right to KillFilm
Assistant Director
1955
GunsmokeTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 6.7