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Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Known For Directing
Birthday Nov 17, 1927
Died Nov 03, 2023 (95)
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, USA
Popularity 0.3 (history)
Updated Aug 05, 2024
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 Remingto ... n 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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Heart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness

1958

Assistant Director

No Right to Kill

No Right to Kill

1956

Assistant Director

Turbulence

Turbulence

1997

Director

White Mile

White Mile

1994

Director

Out of Time

Out of Time

1988

Director

Long Time Gone

Long Time Gone

1986

Director

Up the Creek

Up the Creek

1984

Director

Concrete Beat

Concrete Beat

1984

Director

Underground Aces

Underground Aces

1981

Director

Night of the Juggler

Night of the Juggler

1980

Director

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

1978

Director

A Question of Guilt

A Question of Guilt

1978

Director

Mayday at 40,000 Feet

Mayday at 40,000 Feet

1977

Director

In the Glitter Palace

In the Glitter Palace

1977

Director

Dark Victory

Dark Victory

1976

Director

James Dean

James Dean

1976

Director

Black Bart

Black Bart

1975

Director

Strange New World

Strange New World

1975

Director

The Ultimate Thrill

The Ultimate Thrill

1974

Director

The Blue Knight

The Blue Knight

1973

Director

The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive

1971

Director

Scandalous John

Scandalous John

1971

Director

Death Takes a Holiday

Death Takes a Holiday

1971

Director

Guns in the Heather

Guns in the Heather

1969

Director

Star Trek: The Cage

Star Trek: The Cage

1965

Director

Out of Time

Out of Time

1988

Executive Producer

Black Bart

Black Bart

1975

Producer

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