Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 13, 1938
Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Billy Gray
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! | Self |
| 2001 | Making The Earth Stand Still | Self |
| 1996 | The Vampyre Wars | Majordomo |
| 1980 | Porklips Now | Dullard |
| 1979 | Love and Bullets | Officer Durant |
| 1977 | Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas | Bud Anderson |
| 1977 | The Father Knows Best Reunion | James Anderson Jr. |
| 1971 | Werewolves on Wheels | Pill |
| 1971 | Dusty and Sweets McGee | City Life |
| 1968 | The Ping-Pong Match | Ping Pong Player |
| 1966 | The Navy vs. the Night Monsters | CPO Fred Twining |
| 1962 | Two for the Seesaw | Monsieur Jacoby |
| 1956 | The Scarlet Hour | Tom Rycker |
| 1955 | The Seven Little Foys | Bryan Lincoln Foy |
| 1954 | The Outlaw Stallion | Danny Saunders |
| 1953 | The Girl Next Door | Joe Carter |
| 1953 | By the Light of the Silvery Moon | Wesley Winfield |
| 1953 | All I Desire | Ted Murdoch |
| 1952 | Talk About a Stranger | Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr. |
| 1951 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Bobby Benson |
| 1951 | On Moonlight Bay | Wesley Winfield |
| 1951 | The Guy Who Came Back | Willy Joplin |
| 1951 | Gene Autry and the Mounties | Ned (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Her First Romance | Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited) |
| 1951 | So You Want to Be a Cowboy | Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop |
| 1950 | Kill the Umpire | Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Singing Guns | |
| 1950 | In a Lonely Place | Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Mister 880 | Mickey (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Between Midnight and Dawn | Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Father Is a Bachelor | Feb Chalotte |
| 1950 | The Good Humor Man | Junior (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Sierra Passage | Young Johnny Yorke |
| 1950 | The Killer That Stalked New York | Pinkie (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Abandoned | Tough Kid in Park (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff | Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Boy |
| 1949 | The House Across the Street | Boy (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath | |
| 1948 | Fighting Father Dunne | Chip |
| 1947 | Curley | Sandy |
| 1947 | The Judge Steps Out | Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Backlash | Denny |
| 1946 | Suspense | Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited) |
| 1946 | To Each His Own | Billy Ingham |
| 1946 | Specter of the Rose | Jack Jones |
| 1946 | The Strange Woman | Boy on Bridge (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Our Old Car | Boy (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Rendezvous with Annie | Little Boy (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Cluny Brown | Richard Watkins |
| 1945 | Adventures of Rusty | Harry (uncredited) |
| 1945 | The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry | |
| 1943 | A Present with a Future | Billy (uncredited) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | That Girl | |
| 1963 | Arrest and Trial | Colin Martin |
| 1960 | Stagecoach West | Frankie Niles |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Perry Hatch |
| 1954 | Father Knows Best | Bud Anderson |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman | Alan Harper |
| 1951 | Racket Squad | |
| 1950 | The Gene Autry Show | Eddie Baker |
| 1950 | The Gene Autry Show | Jimmy Foster |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |