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 Stoo…
Movies & TV Shows
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) — Bobby Benson
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In a Lonely Place (1950) — Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) — Perry Hatch
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Cluny Brown (1946) — Richard Watkins
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Adventures of Superman (1952) — Alan Harper
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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (1949) — Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
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The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945)
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All I Desire (1953) — Ted Murdoch
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Two for the Seesaw (1962) — Monsieur Jacoby
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Love and Bullets (1979) — Officer Durant
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The Strange Woman (1946) — Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
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Mister 880 (1950) — Mickey (uncredited)
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That Girl (1966)
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To Each His Own (1946) — Billy Ingham
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Werewolves on Wheels (1971) — Pill
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On Moonlight Bay (1951) — Wesley Winfield
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The Killer That Stalked New York (1950) — Pinkie (uncredited)
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Between Midnight and Dawn (1950) — Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
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Lust for Gold (1949) — Boy
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Father Knows Best (1954) — Bud Anderson
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The Scarlet Hour (1956) — Tom Rycker
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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
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Suspense (1946) — Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) — Wesley Winfield
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Abandoned (1949) — Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
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Backlash (1947) — Denny
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The Gangster (1947) — Little Boy (uncredited)
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Talk About a Stranger (1952) — Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
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The Seven Little Foys (1955) — Bryan Lincoln Foy
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Porklips Now (1980) — Dullard
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Dusty and Sweets McGee (1971) — City Life
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Singing Guns (1950)
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The Navy vs. the Night Monsters (1966) — CPO Fred Twining
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Specter of the Rose (1946) — Jack Jones
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Father Is a Bachelor (1950) — Feb Chalotte
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Kill the Umpire (1950) — Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
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The Good Humor Man (1950) — Junior (uncredited)
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Curley (1947) — Sandy
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The House Across the Street (1949) — Boy (uncredited)
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The Gene Autry Show (1950) — Eddie Baker