Robert Butler

Director

Born: November 16, 1927
Died: November 3, 2023 (age 95)
From: Los Angeles, California, USA

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…

Filmography (27)

Turbulence (1997)
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White Mile (1994)
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Out of Time (1988)
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Long Time Gone (1986)
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Concrete Beat (1984)
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Up the Creek (1984)
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Underground Aces (1981)
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Night of the Juggler (1980)
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Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978)
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Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978)
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A Question of Guilt (1978)
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Mayday at 40,000 Feet (1977)
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In the Glitter Palace (1977)
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James Dean (1976)
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Dark Victory (1976)
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Strange New World (1975)
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Black Bart (1975)
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The Ultimate Thrill (1974)
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The Blue Knight (1973)
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Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)
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Death Takes a Holiday (1971)
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Scandalous John (1971)
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The Barefoot Executive (1971)
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
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Guns in the Heather (1969)
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Kilroy (1965)
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Star Trek: The Cage (1965)
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