Robert Butler was an American film and television director. He is best known for directing pilots for a number of series including Star Trek, Hogan's Heroes, Batman, and Hill Street Blues. Butler won three Emmy Awards; two for The Blue Knight and one for Hill Street Blues.
Robert Butler
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Robert Butler
Director, Writer
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Robert Butler
Director, Writer
Birthday
November 16, 1927
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California
Date of Passing
November 3, 2023
Obituary
The Hollywood Reporter
7 Nominations
3 Emmys
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