Billy Gray
Acting • Born 1938-01-13
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.
Filmography
65 credits
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Movie • 1951
Bobby Benson
A Present with a Future
Movie • 1943
Billy (uncredited)
Suspense
Movie • 1946
Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Movie • 1977
Bud Anderson
The Seven Little Foys
Movie • 1955
Bryan Lincoln Foy
Kill the Umpire
Movie • 1950
Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
On Moonlight Bay
Movie • 1951
Wesley Winfield
Singing Guns
Movie • 1950
The Girl Next Door
Movie • 1953
Joe Carter
To Each His Own
Movie • 1946
Billy Ingham
Werewolves on Wheels
Movie • 1971
Pill
Specter of the Rose
Movie • 1946
Jack Jones
Two for the Seesaw
Movie • 1962
Monsieur Jacoby
Talk About a Stranger
Movie • 1952
Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
Movie • 1966
CPO Fred Twining
The Outlaw Stallion
Movie • 1954
Danny Saunders
Curley
Movie • 1947
Sandy
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
Movie • 1948
Abandoned
Movie • 1949
Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
The Ping-Pong Match
Movie • 1968
Ping Pong Player
The Guy Who Came Back
Movie • 1951
Willy Joplin
Porklips Now
Movie • 1980
Dullard
Fighting Father Dunne
Movie • 1948
Chip
The Vampyre Wars
Movie • 1996
Majordomo
In a Lonely Place
Movie • 1950
Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
The Scarlet Hour
Movie • 1956
Tom Rycker
Mister 880
Movie • 1950
Mickey (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Movie • 1949
Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
Gene Autry and the Mounties
Movie • 1951
Ned (uncredited)
Making The Earth Stand Still
Movie • 2001
Self
The Judge Steps Out
Movie • 1947
Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Her First Romance
Movie • 1951
Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
Between Midnight and Dawn
Movie • 1950
Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
Father Is a Bachelor
Movie • 1950
Feb Chalotte
The Strange Woman
Movie • 1946
Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Movie • 2021
Self
The Good Humor Man
Movie • 1950
Junior (uncredited)
Lust for Gold
Movie • 1949
Boy
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Movie • 1953
Wesley Winfield
Sierra Passage
Movie • 1950
Young Johnny Yorke
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Movie • 1977
James Anderson Jr.
All I Desire
Movie • 1953
Ted Murdoch
Our Old Car
Movie • 1946
Boy (uncredited)
Rendezvous with Annie
Movie • 1946
Little Boy (uncredited)
Backlash
Movie • 1947
Denny
The Killer That Stalked New York
Movie • 1950
Pinkie (uncredited)
Adventures of Rusty
Movie • 1945
Harry (uncredited)
Love and Bullets
Movie • 1979
Officer Durant
The House Across the Street
Movie • 1949
Boy (uncredited)
Dusty and Sweets McGee
Movie • 1971
City Life
Cluny Brown
Movie • 1946
Richard Watkins
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
Movie • 1945
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
Movie • 1951
Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
The Gangster
Movie • 1947
Little Boy (uncredited)
That Girl
TV • 1966
Father Knows Best
TV • 1954
Bud Anderson
Racket Squad
TV • 1951
The Gene Autry Show
TV • 1950
Eddie Baker
Adventures of Superman
TV • 1952
Alan Harper
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV • 1955
Perry Hatch
Arrest and Trial
TV • 1963
Colin Martin
Stagecoach West
TV • 1960
Frankie Niles
The Gene Autry Show
TV • 1950
Jimmy Foster
The Greatest Show on Earth
TV • 1963
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