Directed credits
81
Prolific
Very extensive directing filmography.
Director
Robert Butler
Directing
Career Snapshot
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Directed movies: 30Directed series: 51All crew credits: 81
TMDB ID: 101767
IMDb ID: nm0125111
Known for: Directing
Born: November 17, 1927
Died: November 3, 2023
Age: 95
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1955 - 2001
Years active: 47
Average TMDB rating: 6.96
Wikidata: Q2156687
Also known as
Bob Butler
Frequent jobs
Director (79)Assistant Director (2)
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.
Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Robert Butler.
5.4
Turbulence
Director
1997 Movie
5.6
White Mile
Director
1994 Movie
5.5
Out of Time
Director
1988 Movie
5.0
Long Time Gone
Director
1986 Movie
4.0
Concrete Beat
Director
1984 Movie
5.7
Up the Creek
Director
1984 Movie
4.4
Underground Aces
Director
1981 Movie
6.5
Night of the Juggler
Director
1980 Movie
5.8
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Director
1978 Movie
1.5
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
Director
1978 Movie
6.2
A Question of Guilt
Director
1978 Movie
6.4
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Director
1977 Movie
2.7
In the Glitter Palace
Director
1977 Movie
4.3
James Dean
Director
1976 Movie
Dark Victory
Director
1976 Movie
3.9
Strange New World
Director
1975 Movie
3.4
Black Bart
Director
1975 Movie
4.5
The Ultimate Thrill
Director
1974 Movie
5.5
The Blue Knight
Director
1973 Movie
6.2
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Director
1972 Movie
4.5
Death Takes a Holiday
Director
1971 Movie
6.1
Scandalous John
Director
1971 Movie
5.5
The Barefoot Executive
Director
1971 Movie
6.0
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Director
1969 Movie
Series
Directed Series
Series directed by Robert Butler.
7.1
The Division
Director • 1 eps
2001 Series
6.9
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Director • 1 eps
1993 Series
5.5
Sirens
Director • 2 eps
1993 Series
7.2
Sisters
Director • 2 eps
1991 Series
7.6
Midnight Caller
Director • 1 eps
1988 Series
4.3
Out on a Limb
Director • 2 eps
1987 Series
7.5
Our Family Honor
Director • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.5
Moonlighting
Director • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.1
Remington Steele
Director • 5 eps
1982 Series
7.6
Hill Street Blues
Director • 6 eps
1981 Series
The Blue Knight
Director • 4 eps
1973 Series
7.7
Kung Fu
Director • 4 eps
1972 Series
7.2
The Waltons
Director • 3 eps
1972 Series
5.0
Nichols
Director • 1 eps
1971 Series
8.1
Columbo
Director • 2 eps
1971 Series
4.8
Then Came Bronson
Director • 1 eps
1969 Series
4.7
Lancer
Director • 3 eps
1968 Series
5.3
The Outcasts
Director • 1 eps
1968 Series
7.1
Hawaii Five-O
Director • 1 eps
1968 Series
7.5
Judd for the Defense
Director • 2 eps
1967 Series
5.5
Cimarron Strip
Director • 2 eps
1967 Series
5.8
N.Y.P.D.
Director • 2 eps
1967 Series
6.8
Ironside
Director • 1 eps
1967 Series
6.8
The Invaders
Director • 3 eps
1967 Series
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Robert Butler.
Series
Top Rated Series
Highest rated series linked with Robert Butler.
8.5
The Twilight Zone
Director • 2 eps
1959 Series
8.1
Columbo
Director • 2 eps
1971 Series
8.0
Star Trek
Director • 2 eps
1966 Series
7.7
Kung Fu
Director • 4 eps
1972 Series
7.6
Hill Street Blues
Director • 6 eps
1981 Series
7.6
Mission: Impossible
Director • 1 eps
1966 Series
7.5
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Director • 1 eps
1961 Series
7.5
Moonlighting
Director • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.5
Hogan's Heroes
Director • 5 eps
1965 Series
7.3
Batman
Director • 6 eps
1966 Series
7.2
The Waltons
Director • 3 eps
1972 Series
7.1
Hawaii Five-O
Director • 1 eps
1968 Series
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Robert Butler.
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Robert Butler.
8.1
Columbo
Director • 2 eps
1971 Series
8.0
Star Trek
Director • 2 eps
1966 Series
8.5
The Twilight Zone
Director • 2 eps
1959 Series
7.3
Batman
Director • 6 eps
1966 Series
7.6
Mission: Impossible
Director • 1 eps
1966 Series
7.2
The Waltons
Director • 3 eps
1972 Series
7.2
The Fugitive
Director • 6 eps
1963 Series
7.3
Have Gun, Will Travel
Director • 1 eps
1957 Series
6.8
Ironside
Director • 1 eps
1967 Series
7.1
Hawaii Five-O
Director • 1 eps
1968 Series
7.5
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Director • 1 eps
1961 Series
7.6
Hill Street Blues
Director • 6 eps
1981 Series