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.
Acted in
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
2021
as Self
Making The Earth Stand Still
2001
as Self
The Vampyre Wars
1996
as Majordomo
Porklips Now
1980
as Dullard
Love and Bullets
1979
as Officer Durant
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977
as Bud Anderson
The Father Knows Best Reunion
1977
as James Anderson Jr.
Werewolves on Wheels
1971
as Pill
Dusty and Sweets McGee
1971
as City Life
The Ping-Pong Match
1968
as Ping Pong Player
The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
1966
as CPO Fred Twining
That Girl
1966
Arrest and Trial
1963
as Colin Martin
Two for the Seesaw
1962
as Monsieur Jacoby
Stagecoach West
1960
as Frankie Niles
The Scarlet Hour
1956
as Tom Rycker
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Perry Hatch
The Seven Little Foys
1955
as Bryan Lincoln Foy
Father Knows Best
1954
as Bud Anderson
The Outlaw Stallion
1954
as Danny Saunders
All I Desire
1953
as Ted Murdoch
The Girl Next Door
1953
as Joe Carter
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
1953
as Wesley Winfield
Adventures of Superman
1952
as Alan Harper
Talk About a Stranger
1952
as Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
as Bobby Benson
The Guy Who Came Back
1951
as Willy Joplin
On Moonlight Bay
1951
as Wesley Winfield
Racket Squad
1951
Her First Romance
1951
as Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
1951
as Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
Gene Autry and the Mounties
1951
as Ned (uncredited)
Sierra Passage
1950
as Young Johnny Yorke
The Killer That Stalked New York
1950
as Pinkie (uncredited)
Between Midnight and Dawn
1950
as Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
Mister 880
1950
as Mickey (uncredited)
The Gene Autry Show
1950
as Eddie Baker
In a Lonely Place
1950
as Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
Kill the Umpire
1950
as Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
The Good Humor Man
1950
as Junior (uncredited)
Singing Guns
1950
Father Is a Bachelor
1950
as Feb Chalotte
Abandoned
1949
as Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
The House Across the Street
1949
as Boy (uncredited)
Lust for Gold
1949
as Boy
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949
as Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
1948
Fighting Father Dunne
1948
as Chip
The Judge Steps Out
1947
as Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Curley
1947
as Sandy
Backlash
1947
as Denny
The Strange Woman
1946
as Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
Rendezvous with Annie
1946
as Little Boy (uncredited)
Specter of the Rose
1946
as Jack Jones
Suspense
1946
as Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
Our Old Car
1946
as Boy (uncredited)
Cluny Brown
1946
as Richard Watkins
To Each His Own
1946
as Billy Ingham
Adventures of Rusty
1945
as Harry (uncredited)
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945
A Present with a Future
1943
as Billy (uncredited)