Bill Mumy Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Career, Parents

Bill Mumy, full name is Charles William Mumy Jr., is a multifaceted American actor, musician, writer, and producer, best known for his role as Will Robinson in the 1960s sci-fi series Lost in Space and as Lennier in Babylon 5.

A child star who seamlessly transitioned into a diverse adult career, Mumy has also made significant contributions as a musician with the comedy-rock duo Barnes & Barnes and as a solo artist, alongside voice-over work and writing for television and comics.

Profile

• Full Name: Charles William Mumy Jr.
• Stage Name: Bill Mumy
• Born: February 1, 1954
• Age: 71 years old
• Birthplace: San Gabriel, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Musician, Writer, Producer, Voice Actor
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Parents: Charles William Mumy Sr., Muriel Gertrude Mumy
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Eileen Joy Davis (m. 1986)
• Children: Seth Mumy, Liliana Mumy
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million to $12 million USD

Early Life and Education

Charles William Mumy Jr. was born on February 1, 1954, in San Gabriel, California, to Charles William Mumy Sr., a cattle rancher, and Muriel Gertrude Mumy, a homemaker.

Of German, English, Scottish, and French-Canadian descent, he was an only child raised in a supportive environment that nurtured his early interest in acting and comics.

He attended Santa Monica City College from 1972 to 1973, but his education was primarily shaped by on-set tutors and practical experience in the entertainment industry.

His zodiac sign is Aquarius, and while his religious beliefs are not publicly specified, some sources suggest a Christian background.

Career

Bill Mumy’s career began in 1960 with a role as Willy in National Velvet.

As a child actor, credited as Billy Mumy, he starred in iconic TV episodes, including The Twilight Zone’s “It’s a Good Life” (1961) as Anthony Fremont, a psychic child, and “Long Distance Call” (1961), as well as Alfred Hitchcock Presents (“Bang! You’re Dead,” 1961, with Marta Kristen, later his Lost in Space co-star).

He appeared in Going My Way (1962) as Mark Murdock, The Greatest Show on Earth (1963), Perry Mason (1963) as Miles, Empire (1963) as Freddy, Bewitched (1965) as young Darrin Stephens, and I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Custer.

His film roles included Erasmus Leaf in Dear Brigitte (1965) with James Stewart and Brigitte Bardot, Sterling North in Rascal (1969), and Teft in Bless the Beasts and Children (1971).

As a musician, Mumy plays guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, keyboards, and percussion.

He formed Barnes & Barnes with Robert Haimer, releasing nine albums, including the cult hit “Fish Heads” (1979, #57 on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Videos).

His solo albums include Dying to Be Heard (1997), In the Current (1999), Pandora’s Box (2000), After Dreams Come True (2001), and Illuminations (2013).

He performed with America, Shaun Cassidy, Rick Springfield, and the Jenerators, releasing albums like Hitting the Silk (1998).

Mumy co-created and wrote Space Cases (1996) for Nickelodeon, composed 105 songs for Adventures in Wonderland (1992), and contributed music to The Simpsons, Santa Barbara, and Hard to Hold (1984).

He also wrote comic books, including Star Trek and Lost in Space adaptations, and co-created Overload.

Currently, he hosts The Real Good Radio Hour on KSAV Internet Radio.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bill_mumy
• Facebook Handle: Bill Mumy
• Twitter Handle: @BillMumy

Personal Life

Bill Mumy, now 71, has been married to Eileen Joy Davis, a childbirth instructor, since October 9, 1986.

They live in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, with their two children, Seth Mumy (b. 1989, actor) and Liliana Mumy (b. 1994, actress, known for Cheaper by the Dozen and The Santa Clause series).

Standing at 5 feet 7 inches and weighing approximately 69 kg (152 lbs), Mumy has red hair (now graying) and blue eyes.

He was a close friend of the late Miguel Ferrer, with whom he collaborated on music and comics.

Known for his humility, Mumy maintains an active social media presence, sharing updates about his music, acting, and family.

Discography:

• Dying to Be Heard (1997, Solo, Renaissance Records)
• In the Current (1999, Solo, Renaissance Records)
• Pandora’s Box (2000, Solo, Renaissance Records)
• After Dreams Come True (2001, Solo, Oglio Records)
• Ghosts: The Best of Bill Mumy (2005, Solo, Renaissance Records)
• Illuminations (2013, Solo)

With Barnes & Barnes:

• Voobaha (1978, Rhino/CBS)
• Spazchow (1981, Rhino)
• Soak It Up (1983, Rhino)
• Amazing Adult Fantasy (1984, Rhino)
• Sicks (1986, Rhino)
• Zabagabee (1987, Home Video)
• Loozanteen (1991, Rhino)
• Yeah: The Essential Barnes & Barnes (1999, Varese Sarabande)
• Kodovoner (2005, Rhino)

With the Jenerators:

• Jenerators (1994, Asil Records)
• Hitting the Silk (1998, Wildcat Records)

With Redwood:

• Lost, but Not Really: The History of Tree Music (2003)

Children’s Albums:

• The Yogi Bear Environmental Album: This Land Is Our Land (1993, Rhino/Hanna-Barbera)
• The Dinosaur Album (1993, Rhino)
• Kiss My Boo Boo (Infinite Visions)

Contributor:

• America albums (View from the Ground, 1982; Your Move, 1983; Perspective, 1984; Highway: 30 Years of America, 2000)

Filmography:

• Dear Brigitte (1965) – Erasmus Leaf ($2 million box office)
• Rascal (1969) – Sterling North
• Bless the Beasts and Children (1971) – Teft
• Papillon (1973) – Lariot
• Sunshine (1973, TV Movie) – Weaver
• Sunshine Christmas (1977, TV Movie) – Weaver
• A.I. Assault (2006, TV Movie) – Major Keith
• Friday the 13th (2009) – Supporting Role

Television:

• National Velvet (1960) – Willy
• The Twilight Zone (1961–1963) – Anthony Fremont/Billy Bayles
• Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1961) – Jackie/Boy
• Going My Way (1962) – Mark Murdock
• Perry Mason (1963) – Miles
• The Greatest Show on Earth (1963) – Supporting Role
• Empire (1963) – Freddy
• I Dream of Jeannie (1965) – Custer
• Bewitched (1965) – Young Darrin Stephens
• Lost in Space (1965–1968) – Will Robinson (84 episodes)
• The Munsters (1965) – Googie Miller
• The Rockford Files (1974) – Nick Butler/Sidewalk Artist
• Sunshine (1975) – Weaver (Main Role)
• Matlock (1988) – Dr. Irwin Bruckner
• Adventures in Wonderland (1992) – Composer (105 songs)
• Babylon 5 (1994–1998) – Lennier (Main Role)
• Space Cases (1996) – Co-Creator/Writer/Guest Role
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1998) – Kellin

Net Worth

Bill Mumy has an estimated net worth of $10 million to $12 million USD.

His wealth is derived from a prolific career spanning acting (Lost in Space, Babylon 5), music (Barnes & Barnes, solo albums), voice-over work (commercials for McDonald’s, Farmers Insurance), and writing (Space Cases, comics).

His role in Lost in Space and Babylon 5 contributed significantly, alongside residuals from Biography narration and music royalties from “Fish Heads” and Adventures in Wonderland.