Robert Butler
Filmography

Robert Butler

DirectorBorn Nov 16, 1927Los Angeles, California, USA82 titles

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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Columbo
Columbo
1971 · 8.1
Director
Star Trek
Star Trek
1966 · 8.0
Director
The Rifleman
The Rifleman
1958 · 7.1
Director
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
1968 · 7.2
Director
Ironside
Ironside
1967 · 6.9
Director
The Fugitive
The Fugitive
1963 · 7.4
Director
Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
1965 · 7.6
Director
Batman
Batman
1966 · 7.3
Director
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
1981 · 7.6
Director
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961 · 7.6
Director