Billy Gray
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 13, 1938 (age 88)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
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Filmography
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Movie · as Self
Making The Earth Stand Still
Movie · as Self
The Vampyre Wars
Movie · as Majordomo
Porklips Now
Movie · as Dullard
Love and Bullets
Movie · as Officer Durant
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Movie · as Bud Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Movie · as James Anderson Jr.
Werewolves on Wheels
Movie · as Pill
Dusty and Sweets McGee
Movie · as City Life
The Ping-Pong Match
Movie · as Ping Pong Player
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
Movie · as CPO Fred Twining
That Girl
TV · 1 ep
Arrest and Trial
TV · as Colin Martin · 1 ep
The Greatest Show on Earth
TV · as Nick · 1 ep
Two for the Seesaw
Movie · as Monsieur Jacoby
Stagecoach West
TV · as Frankie Niles · 1 ep
The Scarlet Hour
Movie · as Tom Rycker
The Seven Little Foys
Movie · as Bryan Lincoln Foy
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV · as Perry Hatch · 1 ep
The Outlaw Stallion
Movie · as Danny Saunders
Father Knows Best
TV · as Bud Anderson · 203 eps
The Girl Next Door
Movie · as Joe Carter
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Movie · as Wesley Winfield
All I Desire
Movie · as Ted Murdoch
Talk About a Stranger
Movie · as Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
Adventures of Superman
TV · as Alan Harper · 1 ep
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Movie · as Bobby Benson
On Moonlight Bay
Movie · as Wesley Winfield
The Guy Who Came Back
Movie · as Willy Joplin
Gene Autry and the Mounties
Movie · as Ned (uncredited)
Her First Romance
Movie · as Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
Movie · as Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
Racket Squad
TV · 1 ep
Kill the Umpire
Movie · as Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
Singing Guns
Movie
In a Lonely Place
Movie · as Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
Mister 880
Movie · as Mickey (uncredited)
Between Midnight and Dawn
Movie · as Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
Father Is a Bachelor
Movie · as Feb Chalotte
The Good Humor Man
Movie · as Junior (uncredited)
Sierra Passage
Movie · as Young Johnny Yorke
The Killer That Stalked New York
Movie · as Pinkie (uncredited)
The Gene Autry Show
TV · as Eddie Baker, Jimmy Foster · 1 ep
Abandoned
Movie · as Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Movie · as Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
Lust for Gold
Movie · as Boy
The House Across the Street
Movie · as Boy (uncredited)
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
Movie
Fighting Father Dunne
Movie · as Chip
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Curley
Movie · as Sandy
The Judge Steps Out
Movie · as Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Backlash
Movie · as Denny
The Gangster
Movie · as Little Boy (uncredited)
Suspense
Movie · as Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
To Each His Own
Movie · as Billy Ingham
Specter of the Rose
Movie · as Jack Jones
The Strange Woman
Movie · as Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
Our Old Car
Movie · as Boy (uncredited)
Rendezvous with Annie
Movie · as Little Boy (uncredited)
Cluny Brown
Movie · as Richard Watkins
Adventures of Rusty
Movie · as Harry (uncredited)
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Movie
A Present with a Future
Movie · as Billy (uncredited)