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Robert Butler
AKA: Bob Butler
Directing
Born: 1927
Los Angeles, California, USA
32 Global Credits
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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.
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
The Division
Director
2001 · US
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Director, Producer
1993 · US
Midnight Caller
Director
1988 · US
Moonlighting
Director
1985 · US
Remington Steele
Director
1982 · US
Hill Street Blues
Director
1981 · US
The Waltons
Director
1972 · US
Nichols
Director
1971 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Division | 2001 | Director |
| Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | 1993 | Director, Producer |
| Midnight Caller | 1988 | Director |
| Moonlighting | 1985 | Director |
| Remington Steele | 1982 | Director |
| Hill Street Blues | 1981 | Director |
| The Waltons | 1972 | Director |
| Nichols | 1971 | Director |
| Columbo | 1971 | Director |
| Lancer | 1968 | Director |
| Hawaii Five-O | 1968 | Director |
| Judd, for the Defense | 1967 | Director |
| The Invaders | 1967 | Director |
| CBS Playhouse | 1966 | Director |
| Felony Squad | 1966 | Director |
| Batman | 1966 | Director |
| I Spy | 1965 | Director |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963 | Director |
| Espionage | 1963 | Director |
| The Lieutenant | 1963 | Director |
| Stoney Burke | 1962 | Director |
| The Virginian | 1962 | Director |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961 | Director |
| Ben Casey | 1961 | Director |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961 | Director |
| The Defenders | 1961 | Director |
| The Detectives | 1959 | Director |
| The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis | 1959 | Director |
| The Rifleman | 1958 | Director |
| Have Gun, Will Travel | 1957 | Director |
| Gunsmoke | 1955 | Director |