Portrait of Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Nov 17 1927
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Fri, Nov 03 2023
Robert Butler is 95 years old
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Poster of Turbulence
Turbulence
Robert Butler was 69 in Turbulence as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1997
Poster of White Mile
White Mile
Robert Butler was 66 in White Mile as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1994
Poster of Out of Time
Out of Time
Robert Butler was 60 in Out of Time as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1988
Poster of Long Time Gone
Long Time Gone
Robert Butler was 58 in Long Time Gone as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1986
Poster of Concrete Beat
Concrete Beat
Robert Butler was 56 in Concrete Beat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1984
Poster of Up the Creek
Up the Creek
Robert Butler was 56 in Up the Creek as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1984
Poster of Underground Aces
Underground Aces
Robert Butler was 53 in Underground Aces as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1981
Poster of Night of the Juggler
Night of the Juggler
Robert Butler was 52 in Night of the Juggler as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1980
Poster of Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Robert Butler was 50 in Hot Lead & Cold Feet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1978
Poster of Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
Robert Butler was 50 in Lacy and the Mississippi Queen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1978
Poster of A Question of Guilt
A Question of Guilt
Robert Butler was 50 in A Question of Guilt as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Robert Butler was 49 in Mayday at 40,000 Feet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1977
Poster of In the Glitter Palace
In the Glitter Palace
Robert Butler was 49 in In the Glitter Palace as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1977
Poster of James Dean
James Dean
Robert Butler was 48 in James Dean as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1976
Poster of Dark Victory
Dark Victory
Robert Butler was 48 in Dark Victory as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1976
Poster of Strange New World
Strange New World
Robert Butler was 47 in Strange New World as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 13 1975
Poster of Black Bart
Black Bart
Robert Butler was 47 in Black Bart as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Ultimate Thrill
The Ultimate Thrill
Robert Butler was 46 in The Ultimate Thrill as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1974
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
Robert Butler was 45 in The Blue Knight as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1973
Poster of Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Robert Butler was 44 in Now You See Him, Now You Don't as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1972
Poster of Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday
Robert Butler was 43 in Death Takes a Holiday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1971
Poster of Scandalous John
Scandalous John
Robert Butler was 43 in Scandalous John as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1971
Poster of The Barefoot Executive
The Barefoot Executive
Robert Butler was 43 in The Barefoot Executive as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 1971
Poster of The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Robert Butler was 42 in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 29 1969
Poster of Guns in the Heather
Guns in the Heather
Robert Butler was 41 in Guns in the Heather as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1969
Poster of Kilroy
Kilroy
Robert Butler was 37 in Kilroy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1965
Poster of Star Trek: The Cage
Star Trek: The Cage
Robert Butler was 37 in Star Trek: The Cage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1965
Poster of Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness
Robert Butler was 30 in Heart of Darkness as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1958
Poster of No Right to Kill
No Right to Kill
Robert Butler was 28 in No Right to Kill as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1956

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Division
The Division
Robert Butler was 73+ in The Division as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Robert Butler was 65+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as 'Director, Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Sirens
Sirens
Robert Butler was 65+ in Sirens as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 10 1993
Poster of Sisters
Sisters
Robert Butler was 63+ in Sisters as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1991
Poster of Midnight Caller
Midnight Caller
Robert Butler was 60+ in Midnight Caller as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1988
Poster of Out on a Limb
Out on a Limb
Robert Butler was 59+ in Out on a Limb as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of Our Family Honor
Our Family Honor
Robert Butler was 57+ in Our Family Honor as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Robert Butler was 57+ in Moonlighting as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Robert Butler was 54+ in Remington Steele as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Robert Butler was 53+ in Hill Street Blues as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Robert Butler was 44+ in Kung Fu as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Robert Butler was 44+ in The Waltons as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
Robert Butler was 43+ in Nichols as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Robert Butler was 43+ in Columbo as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson
Robert Butler was 41+ in Then Came Bronson as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Robert Butler was 40+ in Lancer as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Outcasts
The Outcasts
Robert Butler was 40+ in The Outcasts as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Robert Butler was 40+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Robert Butler was 39+ in Judd for the Defense as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Cimarron Strip
Cimarron Strip
Robert Butler was 39+ in Cimarron Strip as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Poster of N.Y.P.D.
N.Y.P.D.
Robert Butler was 39+ in N.Y.P.D. as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Robert Butler was 39+ in Ironside as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Robert Butler was 39+ in The Invaders as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Robert Butler was 38+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Robert Butler was 38+ in Felony Squad as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Shane
Shane
Robert Butler was 38+ in Shane as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
Robert Butler was 38+ in Star Trek as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Blue Light
Blue Light
Robert Butler was 38+ in Blue Light as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
Robert Butler was 38+ in Batman as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts
Robert Butler was 37+ in Mister Roberts as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
Robert Butler was 37+ in Hogan's Heroes as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of I Spy
I Spy
Robert Butler was 37+ in I Spy as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Robert Butler was 35+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Espionage
Espionage
Robert Butler was 35+ in Espionage as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of The Richard Boone Show
The Richard Boone Show
Robert Butler was 35+ in The Richard Boone Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Robert Butler was 35+ in The Fugitive as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
Robert Butler was 35+ in The Lieutenant as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963
Poster of Stoney Burke
Stoney Burke
Robert Butler was 34+ in Stoney Burke as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Robert Butler was 34+ in The Virginian as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Robert Butler was 33+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Robert Butler was 33+ in Ben Casey as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Robert Butler was 33+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Robert Butler was 33+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Robert Butler was 33+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Robert Butler was 33+ in The Defenders as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Peter Loves Mary
Peter Loves Mary
Robert Butler was 32+ in Peter Loves Mary as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 1960
Poster of Happy
Happy
Robert Butler was 32+ in Happy as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 08 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Robert Butler was 31+ in The Detectives as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Robert Butler was 31+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Robert Butler was 31+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
Robert Butler was 30+ in The Rifleman as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Robert Butler was 29+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Robert Butler was 27+ in Gunsmoke as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955