Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Director · Producer

Los Angeles, California, USA
November 16, 1927

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.

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Representative Works

Turbulence
Turbulence
5.4
/ English
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
6.0
/ English
Up the Creek
Up the Creek
5.7
/ English
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
6.3
/ English
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
5.9
/ English
James Dean
James Dean
4.7
/ English
Strange New World
Strange New World
4.2
/ English
The Barefoot Executive
The Barefoot Executive
5.6
/ English
Night of the Juggler
Night of the Juggler
6.8
/ English
Kilroy
Kilroy
No Rating Yet
/ English
Out of Time
Out of Time
6.3
/ English
A Question of Guilt
A Question of Guilt
7.0
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Turbulence
1997Nominee

Best Director

Turbulence

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969Nominee

Best Director

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

Up the Creek
1984Nominee

Best Director

Up the Creek

Career Highlights

Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972Highlight

Best Director

Now You See Him, Now You Don't

Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978Highlight

Best Director

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

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