Robert Butler
Director
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.
Born1927-11-16
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California, USA
Known For
8.1
Columbo
CrimeDrama
8.0
Star Trek
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
7.3
The Fugitive
Action & AdventureDrama
6.9
Ironside
CrimeDrama
7.3
Batman
Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy
7.1
The Rifleman
Action & AdventureWestern
7.6
Hogan's Heroes
War & PoliticsComedy
7.2
Hawaii Five-O
Action & AdventureDrama
7.6
Mission: Impossible
Action & AdventureCrime
7.1
The Division
Drama
7.6
Hill Street Blues
DramaCrime
7.2
The Waltons
Drama
5.9
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
DramaComedy
8.5
The Twilight Zone
Sci-Fi & FantasyMystery
7.6
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Comedy
6.9
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Action & AdventureDrama
6.5
The Virginian
WesternDrama
7.3
Have Gun, Will Travel
WesternAction & Adventure
5.7
Dr. Kildare
Drama
7.5
Moonlighting
ComedyDrama
6.3
The Defenders
Drama
7.1
Remington Steele
DramaFamily
6.7
Gunsmoke
WesternAction & Adventure
5.9
Ben Casey
Drama