Bill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Charles William "Bill" Mumy, Jr., is an American actor, musician, pitchman, instrumentalist, voice actor, and a figure in the science-fiction community. He came to prominence in the 1960s as a child actor, when he was credited as Billy Mumy. His most notable role was in the 1960s CBS sci-fi television series Lost in Space, where he played Will Robinson, the youngest of three children in the Robinson family...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth1 February 1954
CitySan Gabriel, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I think 'Lost in Space' certainly shifted from being an ensemble adventure series about a family facing the unknown alien environment to this trio of comedians - Dr. Smith, the Robot, and Will Robinson being the straight guy. It definitely changed its tone over the three seasons and 84 episodes we did.
I haven't been doin' much comic book writing for the last several years though, as I've been writing television projects and a novel.
I started writing songs when I was 11, and I started playing in bands when I was 14 and learned the rest from jamming with other players.
I would be making music writing and playing songs regardless of any professionalism or financial rewards. I can't stop making music. Music makes me.
It was folk music that hooked me. I was really into the Kingston Trio, although at that time they were nearing the end of their run.
Well, I've been a big fan of comic books since I was a little kid. In fact, I used to write and draw my own comic books when I was on the old Lost in Space series.
I havent been doin much comic book writing for the last several years though, as Ive been writing television projects and a novel.
Im also performing regularly in Southern California with two bands. As a solo artist doing acoustic sets and a member of the Jenerators, my rock n roll band that has been around for a long time now.
I have great respect for directors who know what they're doing.
I'm narrating the television series Biography. I'm still involved in my music - I have a new album out. I have an animated project in development. I'm writing a lot of things and you never know if one of them is going to become a six or seven year project.
I have about 50 guitars around the house. I can't take more than a few steps without finding one to pick up.
I was doing Babylon 5 season two and I was in all 22 episodes of that.
I get bored doing one thing only. I've been very lucky to explore a lot of different artistic territory and I don't see why I won't continue on that path.
I walk my dogs. I garden a little. I play a bit of tennis. Basically when I have spare time I'm making music.