Birthday: 1938-01-13
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Bobby Benson
7.447
A Present with a Future
Character: Billy (uncredited)
6
Suspense
Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
6.3
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Bud Anderson
7.3
The Seven Little Foys
Bryan Lincoln Foy
6
Kill the Umpire
Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
6.3
On Moonlight Bay
Wesley Winfield
6.446
Singing Guns
6
The Girl Next Door
Joe Carter
4
To Each His Own
Billy Ingham
6.8
Werewolves on Wheels
Pill
4.6
Specter of the Rose
Jack Jones
4.6
Two for the Seesaw
Monsieur Jacoby
6.462
Talk About a Stranger
Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
6.1
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
CPO Fred Twining
4.182
The Outlaw Stallion
Danny Saunders
5
Curley
Sandy
5.4
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
0
Abandoned
Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
6.2
The Ping-Pong Match
Character: Ping Pong Player
0
The Guy Who Came Back
Willy Joplin
3
Porklips Now
Dullard
5.7
Fighting Father Dunne
Chip
6
The Vampyre Wars
Majordomo
0
In a Lonely Place
Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
7.599
The Scarlet Hour
Tom Rycker
5.3
Mister 880
Mickey (uncredited)
6.9
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
6.5
Gene Autry and the Mounties
Ned (uncredited)
6
Making The Earth Stand Still
Self
0
The Judge Steps Out
Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
7
Her First Romance
Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
2
Between Midnight and Dawn
Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
5.796
Father Is a Bachelor
Feb Chalotte
7.4
The Strange Woman
Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
6.1
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Self
4
The Good Humor Man
Junior (uncredited)
6
Lust for Gold
Boy
5.9
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Wesley Winfield
5.9
Sierra Passage
Young Johnny Yorke
6
The Father Knows Best Reunion
James Anderson Jr.
5.667
All I Desire
Ted Murdoch
6.952
Our Old Car
Boy (uncredited)
4
Rendezvous with Annie
Little Boy (uncredited)
6
Backlash
Denny
4.9
The Killer That Stalked New York
Pinkie (uncredited)
6.086
Adventures of Rusty
Harry (uncredited)
6
Love and Bullets
Officer Durant
5.9
The House Across the Street
Boy (uncredited)
4.5
Dusty and Sweets McGee
City Life
6.9
Cluny Brown
Richard Watkins
7.1
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
6.3
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
Character: Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
0