Darryl Hickman
Acting • Born 1931-07-28 – Died 2024-05-21
Biography
Darryl Hickman (July 28, 1931 - May 21, 2024) emerged as a prominent American actor whose career transitioned from childhood stardom to adult roles. Starting in the industry at a young age, he showcased his talent in notable films like "The Grapes of Wrath" and "The Human Comedy." Hickman's versatility allowed him to navigate between acting and later, directing, contributing to television shows such as "The Wonderful World of Disney" and "Gunsmoke." His passion for the craft extended to writing, publishing insightful books on the entertainment business and being an acting coach. Hickman's enduring career spanned decades, marking him not only as a seasoned performer but also as a multifaceted contributor to the entertainment world.
Filmography
125 credits
The Grapes of Wrath
Movie • 1940
Winfield
Network
Movie • 1976
Bill Herron
Keeper of the Flame
Movie • 1943
Jeb Rickards
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Movie • 1946
Young Sam
Alias Nick Beal
Movie • 1949
Larry Price
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
Movie • 1960
Ashley Carstairs
The Tingler
Movie • 1959
David Morris
Sharky's Machine
Movie • 1981
Smiley
Tea and Sympathy
Movie • 1956
Al
The Set-Up
Movie • 1949
Shanley
Leave Her to Heaven
Movie • 1945
Danny Harland
The Human Comedy
Movie • 1943
Lionel
Queen Esther
Movie • 1992
Derek (voice)
Lightning Strikes Twice
Movie • 1951
String
Mob Town
Movie • 1941
Butch "Shrimp" Malone
Young People
Movie • 1940
Tommy
Glamour Boy
Movie • 1941
Billy Doran
Jackass Mail
Movie • 1942
Tommy Gargan
Any Number Can Play
Movie • 1949
Paul Enley Kyng
Men of Boys Town
Movie • 1941
Flip
The Happy Years
Movie • 1950
George 'Tough' McCarty
Destination Gobi
Movie • 1953
Wilbur "Coney" Cohen
Salty O'Rourke
Movie • 1945
Sneezer
If I Were King
Movie • 1938
Child (uncredited)
Jonah
Movie • 1992
Derek (voice)
And Now Tomorrow
Movie • 1944
Joe
The Easter Story
Movie • 1990
Derek (voice)
Big Town Scandal
Movie • 1948
Harold 'Skinny' Peters
Sign of the Wolf
Movie • 1941
Billy Freeman
Prisoner of War
Movie • 1954
Merton Tollivar
Boys' Ranch
Movie • 1946
Hank
Assignment in Brittany
Movie • 1943
Etienne
Aftermath: A Test of Love
Movie • 1991
Dr. Hayes
The Sainted Sisters
Movie • 1948
Judd Tewilliger
The Iron Sheriff
Movie • 1957
Benjie Galt
Kiss and Tell
Movie • 1945
Raymond Pringle
A Kiss for Corliss
Movie • 1949
Dexter Franklin
Two Years Before the Mast
Movie • 1946
Sam Hooper
Southwest Passage
Movie • 1954
Jeb
Fighting Father Dunne
Movie • 1948
Matt Davis
Dangerous Years
Movie • 1947
Leo Emerson
Crossroads - U.S.A.
Movie • 1952
Andy
The Persuader
Movie • 1957
Toby Bonham
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
Movie • 1944
Peter Kent
Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling
Movie • 1993
Self
Meet Me in St. Louis
Movie • 1944
Johnny Tevis (uncredited)
Untamed
Movie • 1940
Mickey Moriarty
Island in the Sky
Movie • 1953
Swanson
Emergency Squad
Movie • 1940
Bob
The Devil On Wheels
Movie • 1947
Michael 'Micky' Clark
Joe Smith, American
Movie • 1942
Johnny Smith
Northwest Rangers
Movie • 1942
'Blackie' - as a Boy
Song of Russia
Movie • 1944
Peter Bulganov
Submarine Command
Movie • 1951
Ens. Jack Wheelwright
Tab Hunter Confidential
Movie • 2015
Self
Captain Eddie
Movie • 1945
Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy
The Tragedy of King Lear
Movie • 1982
Earl of Kent
The Way of All Flesh
Movie • 1940
Victor as a boy
Mystery Sea Raider
Movie • 1940
Benny
Rhapsody in Blue
Movie • 1945
Ira Gershwin as a Boy
Black Gold
Movie • 1947
Schoolboy
Coffins on Wheels
Movie • 1941
Billy Phillips
Looker
Movie • 1981
Dr. Jim Belfield
Johnny Shiloh
Movie • 1965
Lt. Jeremiah Sullivan
Ricochet Romance
Movie • 1954
Dave King
The Farmer's Daughter
Movie • 1940
Billy Bingham (uncredited)
Young America
Movie • 1942
David Engstrom
Sea of Lost Ships
Movie • 1953
Senior Cadet Pete Bennett
Going to Press
Movie • 1942
Frank
Prairie Law
Movie • 1940
Homesteader's Son (uncredited)
Criminal Lawyer
Movie • 1951
Bill Webber
As We Forgive
Movie • 1952
When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen
Movie • 1989
Self
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
Movie • 1986
Marbles / Hornet (voice)
All in the Family
TV • 1971
Peter Grey
The Nanny
TV • 1993
Priest
Beauty and the Beast
TV • 1987
Maude
TV • 1972
Gunsmoke
TV • 1955
Andy Hill
Perry Mason
TV • 1957
Steve Harris
Studio One
TV • 1948
Matt Brand
General Electric Theater
TV • 1953
Jack Evans
The Biskitts
TV • 1983
Wags
Pole Position
TV • 1984
Roadie (voice)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV • 1955
Jackie Blake
87th Precinct
TV • 1961
Tommy Palmer
The Man and the Challenge
TV • 1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV • 1958
Ensign Janoski
Rawhide
TV • 1959
Andy Miller
Space Stars
TV • 1981
Kid Comet (voice)
The Millionaire
TV • 1955
Johnny Pearson
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV • 1951
Dave
Climax!
TV • 1954
Joe Skinner
Matinee Theater
TV • 1955
Texas John Slaughter
TV • 1958
The Detectives
TV • 1959
Frank Locke
Vacation Playhouse
TV • 1963
Schuyler 'Sky' Young
Dr. Kildare
TV • 1961
Harlan Thomas
Panic!
TV • 1957
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
TV • 1959
Donald
Letter to Loretta
TV • 1953
Danny Miles
Annie Oakley
TV • 1954
Chet Sterling
The Americans
TV • 1961
Cpl. Ben Canfield
Public Defender
TV • 1954
Johnny Martin
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV • 1959
Davey Gillis
Rawhide
TV • 1959
Lt. Mathew Perry
Vacation Playhouse
TV • 1963
Joe Hannon
Vacation Playhouse
TV • 1963
Rok
Gunsmoke
TV • 1955
Danny
General Electric Theater
TV • 1953
Yank
The Untouchables
TV • 1959
Phil Morrisey
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV • 1954
Lieutenant Jeremiah Sullivan
The Wonderful World of Disney
TV • 1954
Ashley Carstairs
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV • 1955
Dal Royal
Teen Force
TV • 1981
Kid Comet
The Untouchables
TV • 1959
Danny Madikoff
Pac-Man
TV • 1982
Pac-Junior (voice)
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
Ernie
The Lone Ranger
TV • 1949
Don Lindon
The Ford Television Theatre
TV • 1952
Robert Charles
Wanted: Dead or Alive
TV • 1958
Damon Ring, Jr.
The Lone Ranger
TV • 1949
Bob Jessup
The Nanny
TV • 1993
Mr. Binder
The Nanny
TV • 1993
Doctor
The Nanny
TV • 1993
Officiating Priest