William James Burrud (January 12, 1925 – July 12, 1990) was a child actor and a television host and producer best known for his travel programs.

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,[1] then graduated from Harvard University.

In 1954 he founded Bill Burrud Productions,[1] which would produce programs that included True Adventure, Vagabond, Wanderlust, Animal World,[1] Islands in the Sun, Wonderful World of Women, Safari to Adventure, Treasure, and Natural Wonders.

For his many contributions to television entertainment, Burrud received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1977.