Bruce Bilson was an Emmy award-winning director of television series. His work can be seen on Get Smart, Hogan's Heroes, and Barney Miller. Bilson was also an assistant director whose work can be seen on The Andy Griffith Show, Route 66, and U.S. Marshal. He served as a governor at the Television Academy for many years and created Journeys Below the Line, an educational DVD curriculum devoted to a variety of craft areas.
Bruce Bilson
Director
Birthday
May 19, 1928
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York
Date of Passing
January 16, 2026
Obituary
The Hollywood Reporter
1 Nomination
1 Emmy
Winner
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