Billy Gray
- Schauspiel
- 13. Januar 1938 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Biografie
Billy Gray (born January 13, 1938) is an American actor best known for his role as Bud Anderson on the classic television sitcom *Father Knows Best* (1954–1960). His career spans both film and television, and he became a prominent figure in 1950s and 1960s American entertainment. Billy Gray was born in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials and small roles on television. His early experiences in the entertainment industry led to more significant roles in both film and television. Gray’s big break came when he was cast as Bud Anderson, the teenage son of Jim and Margaret Anderson, on *Father Knows Best*. The show, which ran for six seasons, was a family-oriented sitcom that became one of the most beloved TV shows of its time. As Bud, Gray portrayed the typical all-American teen of the 1950s, and his performance made him a household name. His portrayal of the character earned him recognition and a lasting place in the hearts of TV viewers. In addition to his work on *Father Knows Best*, Billy Gray appeared in a variety of other television series and films. His film career included roles in movies such as *The Day the Earth Stood Still* (1951), *Kiss Me Deadly* (1955), and *The Lone Ranger* (1956). He also appeared in several TV dramas and variety shows, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Following the end of *Father Knows Best* in 1960, Gray’s acting career slowed down. While he appeared in occasional roles on TV shows and films, he transitioned into a variety of other professions, including running a successful business. Billy Gray's personal life was relatively low-key. He had a passion for motorcycles and racing, which he pursued after his acting career began to wind down. Gray also became involved in the antique business, eventually opening his own store specializing in rare and collectible items. As of now, Billy Gray is still alive and living a quiet life, away from the public eye. He occasionally makes appearances at fan conventions and has expressed gratitude for his time on *Father Knows Best* and his place in TV history.
Bekannt aus
Filmografie
- Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! · Selbst
- Making The Earth Stand Still · Selbst
- The Vampyre Wars · Majordomo
- Porklips Now · Dullard
- Ein Mann räumt auf · Officer Durant
- Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas · Bud Anderson
- The Father Knows Best Reunion · James Anderson Jr.
- Blutnacht des Teufels · Pill
- Dusty and Sweets McGee · City Life
- The Ping-Pong Match · Ping Pong Player
- Verhängnisvolle Fracht · CPO Fred Twining
- That Girl
- The Greatest Show on Earth · Nick
- Arrest and Trial · Colin Martin
- Spiel zu zweit · Monsieur Jacoby
- Stagecoach West · Frankie Niles
- Alle Spuren verwischt · Tom Rycker
- Alfred Hitchcock präsentiert · Perry Hatch
- Komödiantenkinder · Bryan Lincoln Foy
- Vater ist der Beste · Bud Anderson
- Fliegende Hufe · Danny Saunders
- All meine Sehnsucht · Ted Murdoch
- The Girl Next Door · Joe Carter
- Heiratet Marjorie? · Wesley Winfield
- Superman · Alan Harper
- Talk About a Stranger · Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
- Der Tag, an dem die Erde stillstand · Bobby Benson
- The Guy Who Came Back · Willy Joplin
- Romanze mit Hindernissen · Wesley Winfield
- Racket Squad
- Her First Romance · Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
- So You Want to Be a Cowboy · Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
- Gene Autry and the Mounties · Ned (uncredited)
- Sierra Passage · Young Johnny Yorke
- The Killer That Stalked New York · Pinkie (uncredited)
- Between Midnight and Dawn · Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
- Mister 880 · Mickey (uncredited)
- The Gene Autry Show · Eddie Baker, Jimmy Foster
- Ein einsamer Ort · Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
- Kill the Umpire · Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
- The Good Humor Man · Junior (uncredited)
- Rauchende Pistolen
- Father Is a Bachelor · Feb Chalotte
- Abandoned · Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
- Eines Morgens in der Hopkins-Street · Boy (uncredited)
- Der Berg des Schreckens · Boy
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff · Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
- Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
- The Ed Sullivan Show · Selbst
- Fighting Father Dunne · Chip
- The Judge Steps Out · Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
- The Gangster · Little Boy (uncredited)
- Curley · Sandy
- Backlash · Denny
- The Strange Woman · Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
- Rendezvous with Annie · Little Boy (uncredited)
- Specter of the Rose · Jack Jones
- Ein gefährlicher Rivale · Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
- Our Old Car · Boy (uncredited)
- Cluny Brown auf Freiersfüßen · Richard Watkins
- Mutterherz · Billy Ingham
- Adventures of Rusty · Harry (uncredited)
- Onkel Harrys seltsame Affäre
- A Present with a Future · Billy (uncredited)