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Billy Gray
Homepage
http://www.billygray.com/
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1938-01-13,Los Angeles, California, USA
Gender
Male
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

The Day the Earth Stood Still

7.4

The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951-09-18

A Present with a Future

7

A Present with a Future
1943-12-01

6.2

Suspense
1946-06-15

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

7.3

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977-12-18

The Seven Little Foys

6.2

The Seven Little Foys
1955-09-30

Kill the Umpire

6.9

Kill the Umpire
1950-04-27

On Moonlight Bay

6.5

On Moonlight Bay
1951-07-26

6.4

Singing Guns
1950-02-28

The Girl Next Door

5

The Girl Next Door
1953-05-13

To Each His Own

7

To Each His Own
1946-03-12

Werewolves on Wheels

4.6

Werewolves on Wheels
1971-08-11

Specter of the Rose

4.8

Specter of the Rose
1946-07-05

Two for the Seesaw

6.5

Two for the Seesaw
1962-11-21

Talk About a Stranger

6.2

Talk About a Stranger
1952-04-18

The Navy vs. the Night Monsters

4.7

The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
1966-11-01

The Outlaw Stallion

7.3

The Outlaw Stallion
1954-07-03

5.8

Curley
1947-08-23

Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath

9

Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
1948-12-16

6.2

Abandoned
1949-10-26

The Ping-Pong Match

0

The Ping-Pong Match
1968-01-01

The Guy Who Came Back

6.2

The Guy Who Came Back
1951-08-16

5.9

Porklips Now
1980-10-01

Fighting Father Dunne

7.5

Fighting Father Dunne
1948-05-12

The Vampyre Wars

0

The Vampyre Wars
1996-01-01

In a Lonely Place

7.625

In a Lonely Place
1950-05-17

The Scarlet Hour

5.3

The Scarlet Hour
1956-04-01

7.2

Mister 880
1950-09-29

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

6.592

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949-05-26

Gene Autry and the Mounties

8

Gene Autry and the Mounties
1951-01-30

Making The Earth Stand Still

8

Making The Earth Stand Still
2001-06-30

The Judge Steps Out

6.8

The Judge Steps Out
1947-12-15

Her First Romance

4

Her First Romance
1951-05-04

Between Midnight and Dawn

5.726

Between Midnight and Dawn
1950-10-01

Father Is a Bachelor

7.4

Father Is a Bachelor
1950-02-22

The Strange Woman

6.2

The Strange Woman
1946-10-25

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

5.2

Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
2021-02-13

The Good Humor Man

6.3

The Good Humor Man
1950-03-24

6

Lust for Gold
1949-06-10

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

6.2

By the Light of the Silvery Moon
1953-03-26

7.5

Sierra Passage
1950-12-31

The Father Knows Best Reunion

5.7

The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977-05-15

7

All I Desire
1953-07-03

7

Our Old Car
1946-06-11

Rendezvous with Annie

7

Rendezvous with Annie
1946-07-22

4.8

Backlash
1947-03-01

The Killer That Stalked New York

6.2

The Killer That Stalked New York
1950-10-06

Adventures of Rusty

6.3

Adventures of Rusty
1945-09-06

Love and Bullets

5.8

Love and Bullets
1979-04-05

The House Across the Street

4.8

The House Across the Street
1949-09-10

Dusty and Sweets McGee

6.7

Dusty and Sweets McGee
1971-07-14

7.2

Cluny Brown
1946-06-02

The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

6.2

The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945-08-17

So You Want to Be a Cowboy

9

So You Want to Be a Cowboy
1951-04-14

5.2

The Gangster
1947-11-25

6.2

That Girl
1966-09-08

Father Knows Best

6.6

Father Knows Best
1954-10-03

6.5

Racket Squad
1951-06-07

The Gene Autry Show

4.7

The Gene Autry Show
1950-07-23

Adventures of Superman

6.6

Adventures of Superman
1952-09-19

The Ed Sullivan Show

6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948-06-20

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

7.784

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955-10-02

Arrest and Trial

8.2

Arrest and Trial
1963-09-15

Stagecoach West

6.7

Stagecoach West
1960-10-04

The Gene Autry Show

4.7

The Gene Autry Show
1950-07-23

The Greatest Show on Earth

7.5

The Greatest Show on Earth
1963-09-17