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Bruce Bilson

Bio: Bruce Bilson (May 19, 1928 – January 16, 2026) was an American film and television director. He is most notable for his work as a regular director on the spy spoof Get Smart

Born: Sat, May 19 1928

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Jan 16 2026

Bruce Bilson is 97 years old

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Poster of 24 Behind the Scenes: The Editing Process

24 Behind the Scenes: The Editing Process

Bruce Bilson was 78 in 24 Behind the Scenes: The Editing Process as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 2006

Poster of The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade

The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade

Bruce Bilson was 64 in The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1992

Poster of Gidget's Summer Reunion

Gidget's Summer Reunion

Bruce Bilson was 57 in Gidget's Summer Reunion as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1985

Poster of Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga Choo Choo

Bruce Bilson was 55 in Chattanooga Choo Choo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1984

Poster of The Ghosts of Buxley Hall

The Ghosts of Buxley Hall

Bruce Bilson was 52 in The Ghosts of Buxley Hall as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1980

Poster of The Halloween That Almost Wasn't

The Halloween That Almost Wasn't

Bruce Bilson was 51 in The Halloween That Almost Wasn't as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1979

Poster of The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

Bruce Bilson was 50 in The North Avenue Irregulars as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979

Poster of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Bruce Bilson was 50 in Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1979

Poster of Pleasure Cove

Bruce Bilson was 50 in Pleasure Cove as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1979

Poster of B.J. and the Bear

B.J. and the Bear

Bruce Bilson was 50 in B.J. and the Bear as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1978

Poster of The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West

The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West

Bruce Bilson was 48 in The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976

Poster of The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe

The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe

Bruce Bilson was 48 in The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1976

Poster of Dead Man on the Run

Dead Man on the Run

Bruce Bilson was 46 in Dead Man on the Run as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1975

Poster of The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped

The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped

Bruce Bilson was 45 in The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 1974

Poster of One Potato, Two Potato

One Potato, Two Potato

Bruce Bilson was 36 in One Potato, Two Potato as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1964

Poster of Too Soon to Love

Too Soon to Love

Bruce Bilson was 31 in Too Soon to Love as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1960

Poster of University U.S.A.

University U.S.A.

Bruce Bilson was 21 in University U.S.A. as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Love Boat: The Next Wave

Love Boat: The Next Wave

Bruce Bilson was 69+ in Love Boat: The Next Wave as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 1998

Poster of Pensacola: Wings of Gold

Pensacola: Wings of Gold

Bruce Bilson was 69+ in Pensacola: Wings of Gold as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997

Poster of The Sentinel

Bruce Bilson was 67+ in The Sentinel as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 20 1996

Poster of Deadly Games

Bruce Bilson was 67+ in Deadly Games as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1995

Poster of Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

Bruce Bilson was 66+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Poster of One West Waikiki

One West Waikiki

Bruce Bilson was 66+ in One West Waikiki as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 1994

Poster of Viper

Bruce Bilson was 65+ in Viper as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1994

Poster of Human Target

Bruce Bilson was 64+ in Human Target as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 20 1992

Poster of The Torkelsons

Bruce Bilson was 63+ in The Torkelsons as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1991

Poster of P.S. I Luv U

Bruce Bilson was 63+ in P.S. I Luv U as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1991

Poster of Dinosaurs

Bruce Bilson was 62+ in Dinosaurs as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 26 1991

Poster of They Came from Outer Space

They Came from Outer Space

Bruce Bilson was 62+ in They Came from Outer Space as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1990

Poster of The Flash

Bruce Bilson was 62+ in The Flash as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990

Poster of Hull High

Bruce Bilson was 62+ in Hull High as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990

Poster of The Bradys

Bruce Bilson was 61+ in The Bradys as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 09 1990

Poster of The Nutt House

Bruce Bilson was 61+ in The Nutt House as 'Director'.

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Wed, Sep 20 1989

Poster of Nightingales

Bruce Bilson was 60+ in Nightingales as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 21 1989

Poster of Sledge Hammer!

Bruce Bilson was 58+ in Sledge Hammer! as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1986

Poster of Life with Lucy

Bruce Bilson was 58+ in Life with Lucy as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986

Poster of The Colbys

Bruce Bilson was 57+ in The Colbys as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985

Poster of The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

Bruce Bilson was 57+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985

Poster of Spenser: For Hire

Spenser: For Hire

Bruce Bilson was 57+ in Spenser: For Hire as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1985

Poster of Finder of Lost Loves

Finder of Lost Loves

Bruce Bilson was 56+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984

Poster of Glitter

Bruce Bilson was 56+ in Glitter as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1984

Poster of Scarecrow and Mrs. King

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

Bruce Bilson was 55+ in Scarecrow and Mrs. King as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983

Poster of Just Our Luck

Bruce Bilson was 55+ in Just Our Luck as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1983

Poster of Knight Rider

Bruce Bilson was 54+ in Knight Rider as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982

Poster of Bring 'Em Back Alive

Bring 'Em Back Alive

Bruce Bilson was 54+ in Bring 'Em Back Alive as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1982

Poster of The Powers of Matthew Star

The Powers of Matthew Star

Bruce Bilson was 54+ in The Powers of Matthew Star as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1982

Poster of Hotel

Bruce Bilson was 54+ in Hotel as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982

Poster of Simon & Simon

Bruce Bilson was 53+ in Simon & Simon as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981

Poster of The Fall Guy

Bruce Bilson was 53+ in The Fall Guy as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 1981

Poster of Private Benjamin

Private Benjamin

Bruce Bilson was 52+ in Private Benjamin as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1981

Poster of Aloha Paradise

Bruce Bilson was 52+ in Aloha Paradise as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1981

Poster of Harper Valley

Bruce Bilson was 52+ in Harper Valley as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 16 1981

Poster of Dynasty

Bruce Bilson was 52+ in Dynasty as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981

Poster of Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Bruce Bilson was 52+ in Too Close for Comfort as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 11 1980

Poster of Skag

Bruce Bilson was 51+ in Skag as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1980

Poster of House Calls

Bruce Bilson was 51+ in House Calls as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 17 1979

Poster of The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo

The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo

Bruce Bilson was 51+ in The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979

Poster of B. J. and the Bear

B. J. and the Bear

Bruce Bilson was 50+ in B. J. and the Bear as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979

Poster of Delta House

Bruce Bilson was 50+ in Delta House as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 16 1979

Poster of Dallas

Bruce Bilson was 49+ in Dallas as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978

Poster of The Love Boat

Bruce Bilson was 49+ in The Love Boat as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Poster of Tabitha

Bruce Bilson was 48+ in Tabitha as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 1977

Poster of Quark

Bruce Bilson was 48+ in Quark as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 1977

Poster of The Feather And Father Gang

The Feather And Father Gang

Bruce Bilson was 48+ in The Feather And Father Gang as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 07 1977

Poster of Hunter

Bruce Bilson was 48+ in Hunter as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 18 1977

Poster of Spencer's Pilots

Spencer's Pilots

Bruce Bilson was 48+ in Spencer's Pilots as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1976

Poster of Alice

Bruce Bilson was 48+ in Alice as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976

Poster of Wonder Woman

Bruce Bilson was 47+ in Wonder Woman as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975

Poster of Matt Helm

Bruce Bilson was 47+ in Matt Helm as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1975

Poster of When Things Were Rotten

When Things Were Rotten

Bruce Bilson was 47+ in When Things Were Rotten as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

Poster of Barbary Coast

Bruce Bilson was 47+ in Barbary Coast as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1975

Poster of S.W.A.T.

Bruce Bilson was 46+ in S.W.A.T. as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 1975

Poster of Barney Miller

Bruce Bilson was 46+ in Barney Miller as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975

Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man

The Six Million Dollar Man

Bruce Bilson was 45+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974

Poster of Dusty's Trail

Bruce Bilson was 45+ in Dusty's Trail as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 11 1973

Poster of M*A*S*H

Bruce Bilson was 44+ in M*A*S*H as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972

Poster of The Paul Lynde Show

The Paul Lynde Show

Bruce Bilson was 44+ in The Paul Lynde Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972

Poster of Temperatures Rising

Temperatures Rising

Bruce Bilson was 44+ in Temperatures Rising as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Poster of The Rookies

Bruce Bilson was 44+ in The Rookies as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972

Poster of Emergency!

Bruce Bilson was 43+ in Emergency! as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972

Poster of Sanford and Son

Sanford and Son

Bruce Bilson was 43+ in Sanford and Son as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972

Poster of Alias Smith and Jones

Alias Smith and Jones

Bruce Bilson was 42+ in Alias Smith and Jones as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971

Poster of Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park

Bruce Bilson was 42+ in Barefoot in the Park as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970

Poster of The Odd Couple

Bruce Bilson was 42+ in The Odd Couple as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970

Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Bruce Bilson was 42+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970

Poster of Nanny and the Professor

Nanny and the Professor

Bruce Bilson was 41+ in Nanny and the Professor as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970

Poster of Love, American Style

Love, American Style

Bruce Bilson was 41+ in Love, American Style as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Poster of The Brady Bunch

The Brady Bunch

Bruce Bilson was 41+ in The Brady Bunch as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1969

Poster of Blondie

Bruce Bilson was 40+ in Blondie as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1968

Poster of The Doris Day Show

The Doris Day Show

Bruce Bilson was 40+ in The Doris Day Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Poster of The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

Bruce Bilson was 40+ in The Ghost & Mrs. Muir as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968

Poster of Hawaii Five-O

Bruce Bilson was 40+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

Poster of The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Bruce Bilson was 40+ in The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968

Poster of That Girl

Bruce Bilson was 38+ in That Girl as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966

Poster of Get Smart

Bruce Bilson was 37+ in Get Smart as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965

Poster of Camp Runamuck

Bruce Bilson was 37+ in Camp Runamuck as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965

Poster of Hogan's Heroes

Bruce Bilson was 37+ in Hogan's Heroes as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965

Poster of Green Acres

Bruce Bilson was 37+ in Green Acres as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

Poster of Gidget

Bruce Bilson was 37+ in Gidget as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

Poster of Bewitched

Bruce Bilson was 36+ in Bewitched as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964

Poster of The Patty Duke Show

The Patty Duke Show

Bruce Bilson was 35+ in The Patty Duke Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963

Poster of The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show

Bruce Bilson was 32+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Assistant Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960

Poster of Bonanza

Bruce Bilson was 31+ in Bonanza as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959