Billy Gray
Biografia
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.
Filmografia
Filmy i seriale od najnowszych
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Film • 2021
jako Self
Making The Earth Stand Still
Film • 2001
jako Self
The Vampyre Wars
Film • 1996
jako Majordomo
Porklips Now
Film • 1980
jako Dullard
Miłość i kule
Film • 1979
jako Officer Durant
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Film • 1977
jako Bud Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Film • 1977
jako James Anderson Jr.
Werewolves on Wheels
Film • 1971
jako Pill
Dusty and Sweets McGee
Film • 1971
jako City Life
The Ping-Pong Match
Film • 1968
jako Ping Pong Player
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
Film • 1966
jako CPO Fred Twining
That Girl
Serial • 1966
The Greatest Show on Earth
Serial • 1963
jako Nick
Arrest and Trial
Serial • 1963
jako Colin Martin
Dwoje na huśtawce
Film • 1962
jako Monsieur Jacoby
Stagecoach West
Serial • 1960
jako Frankie Niles
The Scarlet Hour
Film • 1956
jako Tom Rycker
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Serial • 1955
jako Perry Hatch
The Seven Little Foys
Film • 1955
jako Bryan Lincoln Foy
Father Knows Best
Serial • 1954
jako Bud Anderson
The Outlaw Stallion
Film • 1954
jako Danny Saunders
All I Desire
Film • 1953
jako Ted Murdoch
The Girl Next Door
Film • 1953
jako Joe Carter
W świetle księżyca
Film • 1953
jako Wesley Winfield
Adventures of Superman
Serial • 1952
jako Alan Harper
Talk About a Stranger
Film • 1952
jako Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
Dzień, w którym zatrzymała się Ziemia
Film • 1951
jako Bobby Benson
The Guy Who Came Back
Film • 1951
jako Willy Joplin
Nad księżycową zatoką
Film • 1951
jako Wesley Winfield
Racket Squad
Serial • 1951
Her First Romance
Film • 1951
jako Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
Film • 1951
jako Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
Gene Autry and the Mounties
Film • 1951
jako Ned (uncredited)
Sierra Passage
Film • 1950
jako Young Johnny Yorke
The Killer That Stalked New York
Film • 1950
jako Pinkie (uncredited)
Between Midnight and Dawn
Film • 1950
jako Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
Mister 880
Film • 1950
jako Mickey (uncredited)
The Gene Autry Show
Serial • 1950
jako Eddie Baker
Pustka
Film • 1950
jako Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
Kill the Umpire
Film • 1950
jako Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
The Good Humor Man
Film • 1950
jako Junior (uncredited)
Singing Guns
Film • 1950
Father Is a Bachelor
Film • 1950
jako Feb Chalotte
Abandoned
Film • 1949
jako Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
The House Across the Street
Film • 1949
jako Boy (uncredited)
Lust for Gold
Film • 1949
jako Boy
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Film • 1949
jako Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
Film • 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
Serial • 1948
jako Self
Fighting Father Dunne
Film • 1948
jako Chip
The Judge Steps Out
Film • 1947
jako Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
The Gangster
Film • 1947
jako Little Boy (uncredited)
Curley
Film • 1947
jako Sandy
Backlash
Film • 1947
jako Denny
The Strange Woman
Film • 1946
jako Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
Rendezvous with Annie
Film • 1946
jako Little Boy (uncredited)
Specter of the Rose
Film • 1946
jako Jack Jones
Suspense
Film • 1946
jako Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
Our Old Car
Film • 1946
jako Boy (uncredited)
Cluny Brown
Film • 1946
jako Richard Watkins
To Each His Own
Film • 1946
jako Billy Ingham
Adventures of Rusty
Film • 1945
jako Harry (uncredited)
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Film • 1945
A Present with a Future
Film • 1943
jako Billy (uncredited)