8.0
TV
Directing
Robert Butler
- Born
- Died
- (aged 95)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 84 titles
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 Glenn Gordon Caron’s Moonlighting, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sisters, and The Division.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
8.5
TV
The Twilight Zone
8.1
TV
Columbo
7.3
TV
Batman
6.9
TV
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
7.6
TV
Moonlighting
7.6
TV
Mission: Impossible
5.4
Movie
Turbulence
7.7
TV
Kung Fu
7.5
TV
Hogan's Heroes
6.0
Movie
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
7.2
TV
Hawaii Five-O
7.1
TV
Remington Steele
7.6
TV
Hill Street Blues
6.7
TV
Gunsmoke
7.6
TV
The Dick Van Dyke Show
7.1
TV
The Waltons
5.7
Movie
Up the Creek
Crew credits 84
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Division TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Turbulence Film | Director |
| 1994 | White Mile Film | Director |
| 1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman TV | Director, Producer (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Sirens TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1991 | Sisters TV | Director, Executive Producer (2 ep) |
| 1988 | Midnight Caller TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Out of Time Film | Director, Executive Producer |
| 1987 | Out on a Limb TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1986 | Long Time Gone Film | Director |
| 1985 | Our Family Honor TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Moonlighting TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Concrete Beat Film | Director |
| 1984 | Up the Creek Film | Director |
| 1982 | Remington Steele TV | Director, Creator (5 ep) |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues TV | Director (6 ep) |
| 1981 | Underground Aces Film | Director |
| 1980 | Night of the Juggler Film | Director |
| 1978 | Hot Lead & Cold Feet Film | Director |
| 1978 | Lacy and the Mississippi Queen Film | Director |
| 1978 | A Question of Guilt Film | Director |
| 1977 | Mayday at 40,000 Feet Film | Director |
| 1977 | In the Glitter Palace Film | Director |
| 1976 | James Dean Film | Director |
| 1976 | Dark Victory Film | Director |
| 1975 | Strange New World Film | Director |
| 1975 | Black Bart Film | Director, Producer |
| 1974 | The Ultimate Thrill Film | Director |
| 1973 | The Blue Knight Film | Director |
| 1973 | The Blue Knight TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1972 | Kung Fu TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1972 | The Waltons TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 1972 | Now You See Him, Now You Don't Film | Director |
| 1971 | Death Takes a Holiday Film | Director |
| 1971 | Nichols TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Columbo TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1971 | Scandalous John Film | Director |
| 1971 | The Barefoot Executive Film | Director |
| 1969 | The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Film | Director |
| 1969 | Then Came Bronson TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Guns in the Heather Film | Director |
| 1969 | Hawaii Five-O TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Lancer TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 1968 | The Outcasts TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1967 | Judd, for the Defense TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1967 | Cimarron Strip TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1967 | N.Y.P.D. TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1967 | Ironside TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1967 | The Invaders TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 1966 | CBS Playhouse TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Mission: Impossible TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Felony Squad TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 1966 | Shane TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Star Trek TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1966 | Batman TV | Director (6 ep) |
| 1966 | Blue Light TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Mister Roberts TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes TV | Director (5 ep) |
| 1965 | I Spy TV | Director (4 ep) |
| 1965 | Kilroy Film | Director |