Billy Gray
Born
13 January 1938 (88)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as
William Thomas Gray, Billie Gray
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 signifi...
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 (40)
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
2021
Making The Earth Stand Still
2001
The Vampyre Wars
1996
Porklips Now
1980
Love and Bullets
1979
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977
The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977
Werewolves on Wheels
1971
Dusty and Sweets McGee
1971
The Ping-Pong Match
1968
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
1966
Two for the Seesaw
1962
The Scarlet Hour
1956
The Seven Little Foys
1955
The Outlaw Stallion
1954
All I Desire
1953
The Girl Next Door
1953
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
1953
Talk About a Stranger
1952
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
The Guy Who Came Back
1951
On Moonlight Bay
1951
Her First Romance
1951
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
1951
Gene Autry and the Mounties
1951
Sierra Passage
1950
The Killer That Stalked New York
1950
Between Midnight and Dawn
1950
Mister 880
1950
In a Lonely Place
1950
Kill the Umpire
1950
The Good Humor Man
1950
Singing Guns
1950
Father Is a Bachelor
1950
Abandoned
1949
The House Across the Street
1949
Lust for Gold
1949
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
1948
Fighting Father Dunne
1948