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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 13, 1938
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As
- William Thomas Gray
- Billie Gray
- Bill Gray
- William Gray
Billy Gray
1.0 Popularity
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
4.7
Self
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
2021
0.0
Self
Making The Earth Stand Still
2001
0.0
Majordomo
The Vampyre Wars
1996
5.7
Dullard
Porklips Now
1980
5.9
Officer Durant
Love and Bullets
1979
7.3
Bud Anderson
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977
5.7
James Anderson Jr.
The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977
4.5
Pill
Werewolves on Wheels
1971
6.4
City Life
Dusty and Sweets McGee
1971
🎬
0.0
Ping Pong Player
The Ping-Pong Match
1968
Credits
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
as Self
2021
4.7
Making The Earth Stand Still
as Self
2001
0.0
The Vampyre Wars
as Majordomo
1996
0.0
Porklips Now
as Dullard
1980
5.7
Love and Bullets
as Officer Durant
1979
5.9
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
as Bud Anderson
1977
7.3
The Father Knows Best Reunion
as James Anderson Jr.
1977
5.7
Werewolves on Wheels
as Pill
1971
4.5
Dusty and Sweets McGee
as City Life
1971
6.4
🎬
The Ping-Pong Match
as Ping Pong Player
1968
0.0
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
as CPO Fred Twining
1966
4.2
That Girl
1966
6.1
🎬
The Greatest Show on Earth
as Nick
1963
5.0
Arrest and Trial
as Colin Martin
1963
7.7
Two for the Seesaw
as Monsieur Jacoby
1962
6.5
Stagecoach West
as Frankie Niles
1960
6.0
The Scarlet Hour
as Tom Rycker
1956
5.1
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Perry Hatch
1955
7.8
The Seven Little Foys
as Bryan Lincoln Foy
1955
6.0
Father Knows Best
as Bud Anderson
1954
6.5
The Outlaw Stallion
as Danny Saunders
1954
5.0
All I Desire
as Ted Murdoch
1953
6.8
The Girl Next Door
as Joe Carter
1953
4.0
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
as Wesley Winfield
1953
5.9
Adventures of Superman
as Alan Harper
1952
6.6
Talk About a Stranger
as Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
1952
6.0
The Day the Earth Stood Still
as Bobby Benson
1951
7.5
The Guy Who Came Back
as Willy Joplin
1951
3.0
On Moonlight Bay
as Wesley Winfield
1951
6.3
Racket Squad
1951
6.0
Her First Romance
as Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
1951
3.0
🎬
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
as Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
1951
0.0
Gene Autry and the Mounties
as Ned (uncredited)
1951
6.0
Sierra Passage
as Young Johnny Yorke
1950
6.0
The Killer That Stalked New York
as Pinkie (uncredited)
1950
6.2
Between Midnight and Dawn
as Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
1950
5.6
Mister 880
as Mickey (uncredited)
1950
7.0
The Gene Autry Show
as Eddie Baker
1950
4.2
The Gene Autry Show
as Jimmy Foster
1950
4.2
In a Lonely Place
as Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
1950
7.6
Kill the Umpire
as Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
1950
6.3
The Good Humor Man
as Junior (uncredited)
1950
6.0
Singing Guns
1950
6.0
Father Is a Bachelor
as Feb Chalotte
1950
7.4
Abandoned
as Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
1949
6.2
The House Across the Street
as Boy (uncredited)
1949
4.0
Lust for Gold
as Boy
1949
5.9
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
as Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
1949
6.5
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
1948
0.0
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
6.8
Fighting Father Dunne
as Chip
1948
6.0
The Judge Steps Out
as Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
1947
7.0
Curley
as Sandy
1947
5.4
Backlash
as Denny
1947
4.7
The Strange Woman
as Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
1946
6.1
Rendezvous with Annie
as Little Boy (uncredited)
1946
6.0
Specter of the Rose
as Jack Jones
1946
4.6
Suspense
as Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
1946
6.0
Our Old Car
as Boy (uncredited)
1946
4.0
Cluny Brown
as Richard Watkins
1946
7.2
To Each His Own
as Billy Ingham
1946
6.9
Adventures of Rusty
as Harry (uncredited)
1945
6.0
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945
6.2
🎬
A Present with a Future
as Billy (uncredited)
1943
6.0