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