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Billy Gray

Person
1
Popularity
63
Credits
1938
Born
(87 years old)
USA
Origin

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.

Known For

Acting

Birthday

1938-01-13

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As

William Thomas Gray, Billie Gray, Bill Gray

Movies (53)

Poster image of Werewolves on Wheels

Werewolves on Wheels

1971
4.5
Movie
Poster image of The Killer That Stalked New York

TV Shows (10)

Poster image of That Girl

That Girl

1966
6.2
TV Show
Poster image of The Ed Sullivan Show
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The Killer That Stalked New York

1950
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Gene Autry and the Mounties

Gene Autry and the Mounties

1951
6
Movie
Poster image of Sierra Passage

Sierra Passage

1950
6
Movie
Poster image of Two for the Seesaw

Two for the Seesaw

1962
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Lust for Gold

Lust for Gold

1949
5.9
Movie
Poster image of On Moonlight Bay

On Moonlight Bay

1951
6.3
Movie
Poster image of The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

1945
6.2
Movie
Poster image of Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

1977
7.3
Movie
Poster image of The Navy vs. the Night Monsters

The Navy vs. the Night Monsters

1966
4.2
Movie
🎬
No Poster

So You Want to Be a Cowboy

1951
0
Movie
Poster image of Dusty and Sweets McGee

Dusty and Sweets McGee

1971
6.5
Movie
Poster image of By the Light of the Silvery Moon

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

1953
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Mister 880

Mister 880

1950
7
Movie
Poster image of Love and Bullets

Love and Bullets

1979
5.9
Movie
Poster image of The House Across the Street

The House Across the Street

1949
4
Movie
Poster image of Rendezvous with Annie

Rendezvous with Annie

1946
6
Movie
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No Poster

A Present with a Future

1943
6
Movie
Poster image of Fighting Father Dunne

Fighting Father Dunne

1948
6
Movie
Poster image of The Outlaw Stallion

The Outlaw Stallion

1954
5
Movie
Poster image of The Seven Little Foys

The Seven Little Foys

1955
6
Movie
Poster image of The Strange Woman

The Strange Woman

1946
6.2
Movie
Poster image of The Scarlet Hour

The Scarlet Hour

1956
5.1
Movie
Poster image of To Each His Own

To Each His Own

1946
6.9
Movie
Poster image of The Vampyre Wars

The Vampyre Wars

1996
0
Movie
Poster image of In a Lonely Place

In a Lonely Place

1950
7.6
Movie
Poster image of Between Midnight and Dawn

Between Midnight and Dawn

1950
5.6
Movie
Poster image of The Guy Who Came Back

The Guy Who Came Back

1951
3
Movie
Poster image of All I Desire

All I Desire

1953
6.8
Movie
Poster image of The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Day the Earth Stood Still

1951
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Talk About a Stranger

Talk About a Stranger

1952
6
Movie
Poster image of Porklips Now

Porklips Now

1980
5.7
Movie
Poster image of The Judge Steps Out

The Judge Steps Out

1947
7
Movie
Poster image of The Girl Next Door

The Girl Next Door

1953
4
Movie
Poster image of Making The Earth Stand Still

Making The Earth Stand Still

2001
0
Movie
Poster image of Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!

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

2021
4.7
Movie
Poster image of The Good Humor Man

The Good Humor Man

1950
6
Movie
Poster image of Adventures of Rusty

Adventures of Rusty

1945
6
Movie
Poster image of Singing Guns

Singing Guns

1950
6
Movie
Poster image of Our Old Car

Our Old Car

1946
4
Movie
Poster image of Suspense

Suspense

1946
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Abandoned

Abandoned

1949
6.2
Movie
Poster image of Cluny Brown

Cluny Brown

1946
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Her First Romance

Her First Romance

1951
3
Movie
Poster image of Specter of the Rose

Specter of the Rose

1946
4.6
Movie
Poster image of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

1949
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Kill the Umpire

Kill the Umpire

1950
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Curley

Curley

1947
5.4
Movie
Poster image of Backlash

Backlash

1947
4.7
Movie
Poster image of Father Is a Bachelor

Father Is a Bachelor

1950
7.4
Movie
🎬
No Poster

The Ping-Pong Match

1968
0
Movie
Poster image of The Father Knows Best Reunion

The Father Knows Best Reunion

1977
5.7
Movie
Poster image of Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath

Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath

1948
0
Movie

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
6.8
TV Show
Poster image of Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman

1952
6.6
TV Show
Poster image of Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955
7.8
TV Show
Poster image of Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

1954
6.5
TV Show
Poster image of Arrest and Trial

Arrest and Trial

1963
7.7
TV Show
Poster image of The Gene Autry Show

The Gene Autry Show

1950
4.2
TV Show
📺
No Poster

The Greatest Show on Earth

1963
5
TV Show
Poster image of Racket Squad

Racket Squad

1951
6
TV Show
Poster image of Stagecoach West

Stagecoach West

1960
6
TV Show