- In 1954, he founded Bill Burrud Productions which would produce programs that included "True Adventure", "Vagabond", "Wanderlust" (the theme song for which was "The Happy Wanderer"), "Animal World", "Islands in the Sun", "Wonderful World of Women", "Safari to Adventure", "Treasure" and "Natural Wonders". His company also produced numerous television specials.
- Father of actor/director John Burrud.
- Served in the United States Navy during World War II.
- A committed conservationist.
- Former child film actor who would produce and host a plethora of television nature - or travel-oriented documentary series.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 24, 1977. His star is located right next to Elvis Presley's star.
- Studied at the University of Southern California.
- Acted on stage from the age of eight. From 1935, appeared in several films for Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures.
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