Billy Gray
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jan 13, 1938 (age 88)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 64
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
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951Movie
Bobby Benson
In a Lonely Place
1950Movie
Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955TV
Perry Hatch
Cluny Brown
1946Movie
Richard Watkins
Adventures of Superman
1952TV
Alan Harper
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949Movie
Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
Filmography
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
2021Movie
Self
Making The Earth Stand Still
2001Movie
Self
The Vampyre Wars
1996Movie
Majordomo
Porklips Now
1980Movie
Dullard
Love and Bullets
1979Movie
Officer Durant
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977Movie
Bud Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977Movie
James Anderson Jr.
Werewolves on Wheels
1971Movie
Pill
Dusty and Sweets McGee
1971Movie
City Life
The Ping-Pong Match
1968Movie
Ping Pong Player
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
1966Movie
CPO Fred Twining
That Girl
1966TV
The Greatest Show on Earth
1963TV
Nick
Arrest and Trial
1963TV
Colin Martin
Two for the Seesaw
1962Movie
Monsieur Jacoby
Stagecoach West
1960TV
Frankie Niles
The Scarlet Hour
1956Movie
Tom Rycker
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955TV
Perry Hatch
The Seven Little Foys
1955Movie
Bryan Lincoln Foy
Father Knows Best
1954TV
Bud Anderson
The Outlaw Stallion
1954Movie
Danny Saunders
All I Desire
1953Movie
Ted Murdoch
The Girl Next Door
1953Movie
Joe Carter
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
1953Movie
Wesley Winfield
Adventures of Superman
1952TV
Alan Harper
Talk About a Stranger
1952Movie
Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951Movie
Bobby Benson
The Guy Who Came Back
1951Movie
Willy Joplin
On Moonlight Bay
1951Movie
Wesley Winfield
Racket Squad
1951TV
Her First Romance
1951Movie
Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
1951Movie
Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
Gene Autry and the Mounties
1951Movie
Ned (uncredited)
Sierra Passage
1950Movie
Young Johnny Yorke
The Killer That Stalked New York
1950Movie
Pinkie (uncredited)
Between Midnight and Dawn
1950Movie
Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
Mister 880
1950Movie
Mickey (uncredited)
The Gene Autry Show
1950TV
Eddie Baker, Jimmy Foster
In a Lonely Place
1950Movie
Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
Kill the Umpire
1950Movie
Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
The Good Humor Man
1950Movie
Junior (uncredited)
Singing Guns
1950Movie
Father Is a Bachelor
1950Movie
Feb Chalotte
Abandoned
1949Movie
Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
The House Across the Street
1949Movie
Boy (uncredited)
Lust for Gold
1949Movie
Boy
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949Movie
Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
1948Movie
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948TV
Self
Fighting Father Dunne
1948Movie
Chip
The Judge Steps Out
1947Movie
Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
The Gangster
1947Movie
Little Boy (uncredited)
Curley
1947Movie
Sandy
Backlash
1947Movie
Denny
The Strange Woman
1946Movie
Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
Rendezvous with Annie
1946Movie
Little Boy (uncredited)
Specter of the Rose
1946Movie
Jack Jones
Suspense
1946Movie
Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
Our Old Car
1946Movie
Boy (uncredited)
Cluny Brown
1946Movie
Richard Watkins
To Each His Own
1946Movie
Billy Ingham
Adventures of Rusty
1945Movie
Harry (uncredited)
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945Movie
A Present with a Future
1943Movie
Billy (uncredited)