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Billy Gray
Acting
1938-01-13 - Present
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.
Credits
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The Day the Earth Stood StillasBobby Benson
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In a Lonely PlaceasYoung Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
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The Strange WomanasBoy on Bridge (uncredited)
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Singing Gunsas
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Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!asSelf
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Lust for GoldasBoy
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By the Light of the Silvery MoonasWesley Winfield
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Mister 880asMickey (uncredited)
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All I DesireasTed Murdoch
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Love and BulletsasOfficer Durant
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On Moonlight BayasWesley Winfield
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To Each His OwnasBilly Ingham
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BacklashasDenny
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The Good Humor ManasJunior (uncredited)
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SuspenseasSmall Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
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AbandonedasTough Kid in Park (uncredited)
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Cluny BrownasRichard Watkins
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The Strange Affair of Uncle Harryas
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Kill the UmpireasBoy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
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Two for the SeesawasMonsieur Jacoby
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris KarloffasBoy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
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The Guy Who Came BackasWilly Joplin
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Father Is a BachelorasFeb Chalotte
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The Killer That Stalked New YorkasPinkie (uncredited)
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Rendezvous with AnnieasLittle Boy (uncredited)
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The Seven Little FoysasBryan Lincoln Foy
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The Girl Next DoorasJoe Carter
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Werewolves on WheelsasPill
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Talk About a StrangerasRobert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
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The Scarlet HourasTom Rycker
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Between Midnight and DawnasPeter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
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The House Across the StreetasBoy (uncredited)
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Gene Autry and the MountiesasNed (uncredited)
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Dusty and Sweets McGeeasCity Life
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Fighting Father DunneasChip
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The Navy vs. the Night MonstersasCPO Fred Twining
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Porklips NowasDullard
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CurleyasSandy
A Present with a FutureasBilly (uncredited)
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The Father Knows Best ReunionasJames Anderson Jr.
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Specter of the RoseasJack Jones
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The Judge Steps OutasBoy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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Adventures of RustyasHarry (uncredited)
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The Outlaw StallionasDanny Saunders
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The Vampyre WarsasMajordomo
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Her First RomanceasBoy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
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Father Knows Best: Home for ChristmasasBud Anderson
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Making The Earth Stand StillasSelf
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Sierra PassageasYoung Johnny Yorke
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Our Old CarasBoy (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a CowboyasLittle Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
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Parlor, Bedroom and Wrathas
The Ping-Pong MatchasPing Pong Player