Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 13, 1938
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits
64 titles
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
Filmography
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Self
Making The Earth Stand Still
Self
The Vampyre Wars
Majordomo
Porklips Now
Dullard
Love and Bullets
Officer Durant
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Bud Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
James Anderson Jr.
Werewolves on Wheels
Pill
Dusty and Sweets McGee
City Life
The Ping-Pong Match
Ping Pong Player
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
CPO Fred Twining
That Girl
The Greatest Show on Earth
Nick
Arrest and Trial
Colin Martin
Two for the Seesaw
Monsieur Jacoby
Stagecoach West
Frankie Niles
The Scarlet Hour
Tom Rycker
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Perry Hatch
The Seven Little Foys
Bryan Lincoln Foy
Father Knows Best
Bud Anderson
The Outlaw Stallion
Danny Saunders
All I Desire
Ted Murdoch
The Girl Next Door
Joe Carter
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Wesley Winfield
Adventures of Superman
Alan Harper
Talk About a Stranger
Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Bobby Benson
The Guy Who Came Back
Willy Joplin
On Moonlight Bay
Wesley Winfield
Racket Squad
Her First Romance
Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
Gene Autry and the Mounties
Ned (uncredited)
Sierra Passage
Young Johnny Yorke
The Killer That Stalked New York
Pinkie (uncredited)
Between Midnight and Dawn
Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
Mister 880
Mickey (uncredited)
The Gene Autry Show
Eddie Baker
In a Lonely Place
Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
Kill the Umpire
Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
The Good Humor Man
Junior (uncredited)
Singing Guns
Father Is a Bachelor
Feb Chalotte
Abandoned
Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
The House Across the Street
Boy (uncredited)
Lust for Gold
Boy
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
Fighting Father Dunne
Chip