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Billy Gray

Born · January 13, 1938 (87 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Bio

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

The Day the Earth Stood Still

In a Lonely Place

In a Lonely Place

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Cluny Brown

Cluny Brown

Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!

Self

2021

Making The Earth Stand Still

Self

2001

The Vampyre Wars

Majordomo

1996

Porklips Now

Dullard

1980

Love and Bullets

Officer Durant

1979

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

Bud Anderson

1977

The Father Knows Best Reunion

James Anderson Jr.

1977

Werewolves on Wheels

Pill

1971

Dusty and Sweets McGee

City Life

1971

The Ping-Pong Match

Ping Pong Player

1968

The Navy vs. the Night Monsters

CPO Fred Twining

1966

That Girl

(1 episode)

1966

Arrest and Trial

Colin Martin · (1 episode)

1963

Two for the Seesaw

Monsieur Jacoby

1962

Stagecoach West

Frankie Niles · (1 episode)

1960

The Scarlet Hour

Tom Rycker

1956

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Perry Hatch · (1 episode)

1955

The Seven Little Foys

Bryan Lincoln Foy

1955

Father Knows Best

Bud Anderson · (203 episodes)

1954

The Outlaw Stallion

Danny Saunders

1954

All I Desire

Ted Murdoch

1953

The Girl Next Door

Joe Carter

1953

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Wesley Winfield

1953

Adventures of Superman

Alan Harper · (1 episode)

1952

Talk About a Stranger

Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.

1952

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Bobby Benson

1951

The Guy Who Came Back

Willy Joplin

1951

On Moonlight Bay

Wesley Winfield

1951

Racket Squad

(1 episode)

1951

Her First Romance

Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)

1951

So You Want to Be a Cowboy

Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop

1951

Gene Autry and the Mounties

Ned (uncredited)

1951

Sierra Passage

Young Johnny Yorke

1950

The Killer That Stalked New York

Pinkie (uncredited)

1950

Between Midnight and Dawn

Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)

1950

Mister 880

Mickey (uncredited)

1950

The Gene Autry Show

Eddie Baker · (1 episode)

1950

The Gene Autry Show

Jimmy Foster · (1 episode)

1950

In a Lonely Place

Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)

1950

Kill the Umpire

Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)

1950

The Good Humor Man

Junior (uncredited)

1950

Singing Guns

1950

Father Is a Bachelor

Feb Chalotte

1950

Abandoned

Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)

1949

The House Across the Street

Boy (uncredited)

1949

Lust for Gold

Boy

1949

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)

1949

Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self · (1 episode)

1948

Fighting Father Dunne

Chip

1948

The Judge Steps Out

Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)

1947

Curley

Sandy

1947

Backlash

Denny

1947

The Strange Woman

Boy on Bridge (uncredited)

1946

Rendezvous with Annie

Little Boy (uncredited)

1946

Specter of the Rose

Jack Jones

1946

Suspense

Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)

1946

Our Old Car

Boy (uncredited)

1946

Cluny Brown

Richard Watkins

1946

To Each His Own

Billy Ingham

1946

Adventures of Rusty

Harry (uncredited)

1945

The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

1945

A Present with a Future

Billy (uncredited)

1943