Robert Butler

Robert Butler

November 17, 1927 · 98 years old

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…

Known For

7 titles
1
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993 · 46m · TV Show

In addition to fighting evil, Superman has a burning romance with Lois Lane in both of his identities.

6.7
2
Turbulence

Turbulence

1997 · 1h 40m · Movie

After a shootout on a flight transporting prisoners, a flight attendant must outwit a smooth-talking serial killer and land the plane herself.

5.0
3
Up the Creek

Up the Creek

1984 · 1h 36m · Movie

Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life, until he has to win a river rafting race with three college buddies.

5.5
4
The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive

1971 · 1h 36m · Movie

A mailroom clerk and a chimp team up to pick hit TV shows.

5.9
5
Night of the Juggler

Night of the Juggler

1980 · 1h 41m · Movie

A tough, New York City ex-cop relentlessly searches for his kidnapped teenage daughter whom is held by a twisted psycho after mistaking her for the daughter of a wealthy businessman.

6.6
6
White Mile

White Mile

1994 · 1h 36m · Movie

Dan Cutler heads a New York advertising agency and tries to build character among his colleagues by booking a simple whitewater rafting competition on Canada's White Mile, not realizing the potential dangers that are involved.

5.7
7
Underground Aces

Underground Aces

1981 · 1h 35m · Movie

The escapades of a crew of zany parking lot attendants.

4.1