Biography
William James Burrud (January 12, 1925 β July 12, 1990) was a child actor and a television host and producer best known for his travel programs. Born in Hollywood, California, Burrud was a son of Leland Burrud, who had produced one of the earliest known travel films in 1913. Burrud made his first film appearance at the age of 7 in Music in the Air. He also appeared in Captains Courageous with Spencer Tracy and in several films starring John Wayne. Burrud served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, then graduated from Harvard University.In 1950 Burrud turned his attention to television. He coined the word "traventure" to describe the programs he intended to produce. The following year station KTTV in Los Angeles purchased his series The Open Road. In 1954 he founded Bill Burrud Productions, which would produce programs that included True Adventure, Vagabond, Wanderlust, Animal World, Islands in the Sun, Wonderful World of Women, Safari to Adventure, Treasure, and Natural Wonders. His company also produced numerous television specials.
Filmography
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Movies 9
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Curse of the Mayan Temple (1977)
Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage (1967)
Idol of the Crowds (1937)
Fair Warning (1937)
Girl Overboard (1937)
The Cowboy and the Kid (1936)
Devil's Squadron (1936)
Pride of the Marines (1936)
3 Kids and a Queen (1935)
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GenderMale
Deathday1990-07-12 (undefined years old)
Birth PlaceHollywood, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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