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Robert Scheerer
Robert Scheerer is best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Gilligan's Island. Robert Scheerer was born on December 28, 1929. Robert Scheerer died on March 3, 2018 at the age of 88.
- Born
- December 28, 1929
- Place of birth
- Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Died
- March 3, 2018 (88 years old)
Biography
Robert Scheerer was an American film and television director, actor and producer.
His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame. He received an Emmy Award for Best Director in 1964 for The Danny Kaye Show. He made his Broadway debut in the musical Lend an Ear in 1948, appearing with Carol Channing, Gene Nelson, and won a Theatre World Award for his performance for outstanding debut. He also appeared as a dancer in the 1943 film Mister Big and many other films with the tap group "The Jivin' Jacks and Jills". Scheerer directed the 1980 crime-comedy film How to Beat the High Cost of Living, which starred Jessica Lange, Jane Curtin and Susan Saint James.
His most notable work includes directing Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. He has received three Emmy Award nominations for directing Fame. He received an Emmy Award for Best Director in 1964 for The Danny Kaye Show. He made his Broadway debut in the musical Lend an Ear in 1948, appearing with Carol Channing, Gene Nelson, and won a Theatre World Award for his performance for outstanding debut. He also appeared as a dancer in the 1943 film Mister Big and many other films with the tap group "The Jivin' Jacks and Jills". Scheerer directed the 1980 crime-comedy film How to Beat the High Cost of Living, which starred Jessica Lange, Jane Curtin and Susan Saint James.
Known for
Filmography
- 1995Star Trek: VoyagerDirector
- 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineDirector
- 1989Father Dowling MysteriesDirector
- 1988Aaron's WayDirector
- 1988ParadiseDirector
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationDirector
- 1987Jake and the FatmanDirector
- 1986MatlockDirector
- 1986Our HouseDirector
- 1986Tough CookiesDirector
- 1985The ColbysDirector
- 1984GlitterDirector
- 1983BooneDirector
- 1982FameDirector
- 1982HotelDirector
- 1981Falcon CrestDirector
- 1981DynastyDirector
- 1979Knots LandingDirector
- 1977The Love BoatDirector
- 1975Kate McShaneDirector
- 1975Matt HelmDirector
- 1974PetrocelliDirector
- 1974Lucas TannerDirector
- 1974Kolchak: The Night StalkerDirector
- 1973HawkinsDirector
- 1973Police StoryDirector
- 1973The Girl with Something ExtraDirector
- 1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...Producer
- 1969Hawaii Five-ODirector
- 1969The Bold Ones: The New DoctorsProducer
- 1967Good Morning WorldDirector
- 1967IronsideDirector
- 1964Gilligan's IslandDirector
- 1950Robert Montgomery PresentsFrank Arnold
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Scheerer been in?
Robert Scheerer is best known for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Gilligan's Island.
When was Robert Scheerer born?
Robert Scheerer was born on December 28, 1929. (Santa Barbara, California, USA)
How old is Robert Scheerer?
Robert Scheerer died on March 3, 2018 at the age of 88.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·