Billy 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.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
(Bobby Benson)
A Present with a Future
(Billy (uncredited))
Suspense
(Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited))
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
(Bud Anderson)
The Seven Little Foys
(Bryan Lincoln Foy)
Kill the Umpire
(Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited))
On Moonlight Bay
(Wesley Winfield)
Singing Guns
The Girl Next Door
(Joe Carter)
To Each His Own
(Billy Ingham)
Werewolves on Wheels
(Pill)
Specter of the Rose
(Jack Jones)
Two for the Seesaw
(Monsieur Jacoby)
Talk About a Stranger
(Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.)
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
(CPO Fred Twining)
The Outlaw Stallion
(Danny Saunders)
Curley
(Sandy)
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
Abandoned
(Tough Kid in Park (uncredited))
The Ping-Pong Match
(Ping Pong Player)
The Guy Who Came Back
(Willy Joplin)
Porklips Now
(Dullard)
Fighting Father Dunne
(Chip)
The Vampyre Wars
(Majordomo)
In a Lonely Place
(Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited))
The Scarlet Hour
(Tom Rycker)
Mister 880
(Mickey (uncredited))
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
(Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited))
Gene Autry and the Mounties
(Ned (uncredited))
Making The Earth Stand Still
(Self)
The Judge Steps Out
(Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited))
Her First Romance
(Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited))
Between Midnight and Dawn
(Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited))
Father Is a Bachelor
(Feb Chalotte)
The Strange Woman
(Boy on Bridge (uncredited))
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
(Self)
The Good Humor Man
(Junior (uncredited))
Lust for Gold
(Boy)
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
(Wesley Winfield)
Sierra Passage
(Young Johnny Yorke)
The Father Knows Best Reunion
(James Anderson Jr.)
All I Desire
(Ted Murdoch)
Our Old Car
(Boy (uncredited))
Rendezvous with Annie
(Little Boy (uncredited))
Backlash
(Denny)
The Killer That Stalked New York
(Pinkie (uncredited))
Adventures of Rusty
(Harry (uncredited))
Love and Bullets
(Officer Durant)
The House Across the Street
(Boy (uncredited))
Dusty and Sweets McGee
(City Life)
Cluny Brown
(Richard Watkins)
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
(Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop)
That Girl
Father Knows Best
(Bud Anderson)
Racket Squad
The Gene Autry Show
(Eddie Baker)
Adventures of Superman
(Alan Harper)
The Ed Sullivan Show
(Self)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(Perry Hatch)
Arrest and Trial
(Colin Martin)
Stagecoach West
(Frankie Niles)
The Gene Autry Show
(Jimmy Foster)
The Greatest Show on Earth
(Nick)