Billy 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 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

Father Knows Best

The Ed Sullivan Show

That Girl

Adventures of Superman

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The Gene Autry Show

The Gene Autry Show

Arrest and Trial

All Movies (54)

• Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!2021 · as Self
• Making The Earth Stand Still2001 · as Self
• The Vampyre Wars1996 · as Majordomo
• Porklips Now1980 · as Dullard
• Love and Bullets1979 · as Officer Durant
• Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas1977 · as Bud Anderson
• The Father Knows Best Reunion1977 · as James Anderson Jr.
• Werewolves on Wheels1971 · as Pill
• Dusty and Sweets McGee1971 · as City Life
• The Ping-Pong Match1968 · as Ping Pong Player
• The Navy vs. the Night Monsters1966 · as CPO Fred Twining
• Two for the Seesaw1962 · as Monsieur Jacoby
• The Scarlet Hour1956 · as Tom Rycker
• The Seven Little Foys1955 · as Bryan Lincoln Foy
• The Outlaw Stallion1954 · as Danny Saunders
• All I Desire1953 · as Ted Murdoch
• The Girl Next Door1953 · as Joe Carter
• By the Light of the Silvery Moon1953 · as Wesley Winfield
• Talk About a Stranger1952 · as Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
• The Day the Earth Stood Still1951 · as Bobby Benson
• The Guy Who Came Back1951 · as Willy Joplin
• On Moonlight Bay1951 · as Wesley Winfield
• Her First Romance1951 · as Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
• So You Want to Be a Cowboy1951 · as Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
• Gene Autry and the Mounties1951 · as Ned (uncredited)
• Sierra Passage1950 · as Young Johnny Yorke
• The Killer That Stalked New York1950 · as Pinkie (uncredited)
• Between Midnight and Dawn1950 · as Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
• Mister 8801950 · as Mickey (uncredited)
• In a Lonely Place1950 · as Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
• Kill the Umpire1950 · as Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
• The Good Humor Man1950 · as Junior (uncredited)
• Singing Guns1950
• Father Is a Bachelor1950 · as Feb Chalotte
• Abandoned1949 · as Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
• The House Across the Street1949 · as Boy (uncredited)
• Lust for Gold1949 · as Boy
• Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff1949 · as Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
• Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath1948
• Fighting Father Dunne1948 · as Chip
• The Judge Steps Out1947 · as Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
• The Gangster1947 · as Little Boy (uncredited)
• Curley1947 · as Sandy
• Backlash1947 · as Denny
• The Strange Woman1946 · as Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
• Rendezvous with Annie1946 · as Little Boy (uncredited)
• Specter of the Rose1946 · as Jack Jones
• Suspense1946 · as Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
• Our Old Car1946 · as Boy (uncredited)
• Cluny Brown1946 · as Richard Watkins
• To Each His Own1946 · as Billy Ingham
• Adventures of Rusty1945 · as Harry (uncredited)
• The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry1945
• A Present with a Future1943 · as Billy (uncredited)

All TV Shows (11)

• That Girl1966
• The Greatest Show on Earth1963 · as Nick
• Arrest and Trial1963 · as Colin Martin
• Stagecoach West1960 · as Frankie Niles
• Alfred Hitchcock Presents1955 · as Perry Hatch
• Father Knows Best1954 · as Bud Anderson
• Adventures of Superman1952 · as Alan Harper
• Racket Squad1951
• The Gene Autry Show1950 · as Eddie Baker
• The Gene Autry Show1950 · as Jimmy Foster
• The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self