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Billy Gray
Los Angeles, California, USA
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…
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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.
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2001
Making The Earth Stand Still
Movie Self
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1996
The Vampyre Wars
Movie Majordomo
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1980
Porklips Now
Movie Dullard
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1979
Love and Bullets
Movie Officer Durant
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1977
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Movie Bud Anderson
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1977
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Movie James Anderson Jr.
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1971
Werewolves on Wheels
Movie Pill
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1971
Dusty and Sweets McGee
Movie City Life
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1968
The Ping-Pong Match
Movie Ping Pong Player
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1966
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
Movie CPO Fred Twining
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1966
That Girl
TV show
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1963
The Greatest Show on Earth
TV show Nick
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1963
Arrest and Trial
TV show Colin Martin
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1962
Two for the Seesaw
Movie Monsieur Jacoby
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1960
Stagecoach West
TV show Frankie Niles
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1956
The Scarlet Hour
Movie Tom Rycker
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1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV show Perry Hatch
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1955
The Seven Little Foys
Movie Bryan Lincoln Foy
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1954
Father Knows Best
TV show Bud Anderson
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1954
The Outlaw Stallion
Movie Danny Saunders
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1953
All I Desire
Movie Ted Murdoch
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1953
The Girl Next Door
Movie Joe Carter
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1953
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Movie Wesley Winfield
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1952
Adventures of Superman
TV show Alan Harper
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1952
Talk About a Stranger
Movie Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
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1951
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Movie Bobby Benson
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1951
The Guy Who Came Back
Movie Willy Joplin
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1951
On Moonlight Bay
Movie Wesley Winfield
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1951
Racket Squad
TV show
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1951
Her First Romance
Movie Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
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1951
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
Movie Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
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1951
Gene Autry and the Mounties
Movie Ned (uncredited)
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1950
Sierra Passage
Movie Young Johnny Yorke
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1950
The Killer That Stalked New York
Movie Pinkie (uncredited)
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1950
Between Midnight and Dawn
Movie Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
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1950
Mister 880
Movie Mickey (uncredited)
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1950
The Gene Autry Show
TV show Eddie Baker
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1950
In a Lonely Place
Movie Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
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1950
Kill the Umpire
Movie Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
