Acting
Billy Gray
EN cinema · 54 credits
Born
13 January 1938 (age 88)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as William Thomas Gray · Billie Gray · Bill Gray · William Gray
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
Filmography
The Vampyre Wars
as Majordomo
Porklips Now
as Dullard
Love and Bullets
as Officer Durant
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
as Bud Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
as James Anderson Jr.
Dusty and Sweets McGee
as City Life
The Ping-Pong Match
1968
The Ping-Pong Match
as Ping Pong Player
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
as CPO Fred Twining
Two for the Seesaw
as Monsieur Jacoby
The Scarlet Hour
as Tom Rycker
The Seven Little Foys
as Bryan Lincoln Foy
The Outlaw Stallion
as Danny Saunders
The Girl Next Door
as Joe Carter
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
as Wesley Winfield
All I Desire
as Ted Murdoch
Talk About a Stranger
as Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
as Bobby Benson
On Moonlight Bay
as Wesley Winfield
The Guy Who Came Back
as Willy Joplin
Gene Autry and the Mounties
as Ned (uncredited)
Her First Romance
as Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
1951
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
as Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
Kill the Umpire
as Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
In a Lonely Place
as Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
Mister 880
as Mickey (uncredited)
Between Midnight and Dawn
as Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
Father Is a Bachelor
as Feb Chalotte
The Good Humor Man
as Junior (uncredited)
Sierra Passage
as Young Johnny Yorke
The Killer That Stalked New York
as Pinkie (uncredited)
Abandoned
as Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
as Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
The House Across the Street
as Boy (uncredited)
Curley
as Sandy
The Judge Steps Out
as Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Backlash
as Denny
The Gangster
as Little Boy (uncredited)
Suspense
as Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
To Each His Own
as Billy Ingham
Specter of the Rose
as Jack Jones
The Strange Woman
as Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
Our Old Car
as Boy (uncredited)
Rendezvous with Annie
as Little Boy (uncredited)
Cluny Brown
as Richard Watkins
Adventures of Rusty
as Harry (uncredited)
A Present with a Future
1943
A Present with a Future
as Billy (uncredited)