
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.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 0.06 |
Birthday | 1938-01-13 |
Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Also Known As | William Thomas Gray, Billie Gray, Bill Gray, William Gray, |

1951

The Day the Earth Stood Still
7.5/1138
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
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1943

A Present with a Future
6/2
In a short scene a mother explains to her children, Jenny and Billy, why they received war bonds as Christmas presents, even though the mother can aff...
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1946

Suspense
6.3/19
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1977

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
7.3/3
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1955

The Seven Little Foys
6/15
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1950

Kill the Umpire
6.333/6
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1951

On Moonlight Bay
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1950

Singing Guns
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1953

The Girl Next Door
4/3
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1946

To Each His Own
6.8/27
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1971

Werewolves on Wheels
4.594/32
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1946

Specter of the Rose
4.6/9
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1962

Two for the Seesaw
6.5/39
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1952

Talk About a Stranger
6.1/15
Small-town gossips rage over the arrival of a mysterious stranger.
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1966

The Navy vs. the Night Monsters
4.4/10
US Navy battles monsters unearthed from the frozen arctic.
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1954

The Outlaw Stallion
5/1
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1947

Curley
5.5/4
The students of Lakeview Elementary devise comedic ways to torment their new teacher.
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1948

Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
0/0
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1949

Abandoned
6.2/18
A Los Angeles newspaperman seeks a woman's sister and finds a black-market baby ring.
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1968

The Ping-Pong Match
0/0
A short film that was directed by Toni Basil.
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1951

The Guy Who Came Back
3/1
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1980

Porklips Now
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1948

Fighting Father Dunne
6/1
A dedicated priest tries to reform a group of homeless boys in turn-of-the-century St. Louis.
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1996

The Vampyre Wars
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1950

In a Lonely Place
7.591/596
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1956

The Scarlet Hour
5.3/20
An unhappy wife uses her powers of manipulation to draw an infatuated man into an ill-fated jewelry heist.
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1950

Mister 880
6.935/31
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1949

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
6.5/54
Lost Caverns Hotel bellhop Freddie Phillips is suspected of murder. Swami Talpur tries to hypnotize Freddie into confessing, but Freddie is too stupid...
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1951

Gene Autry and the Mounties
6/1
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2001

Making The Earth Stand Still
0/0
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1947

The Judge Steps Out
7/2
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1951

Her First Romance
2/1
A teenager experiences her first crush while attending a summer camp. Director Seymour Friedman's 1951 film stars Margaret O'Brien, Allen Martin Jr.,...
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1950

Between Midnight and Dawn
5.8/26
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1950

Father Is a Bachelor
7.4/7
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1946

The Strange Woman
6.3/37
In early 19th century New England, an unscrupulous woman uses her beauty and wits to seduce, deceive and control the men around her.
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2021

Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
4/2
A comprehensive story of Hollywood's horror and science fiction films of the 1950s, told by the people who made them.
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1950

The Good Humor Man
6/5
Biff Jones is a driver/salesman for the Good Humor ice-cream company. He hopes to marry his girl Margie, who works as a secretary for Stuart Nagel, an...
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1949

Lust for Gold
5.9/29
A man determined to track down the fabled Arizona gold mine known as The Lost Dutchman has an affair with a married treasure hunter, whose pursuit of...
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1953

By the Light of the Silvery Moon
5.8/17
Marjorie Winfield's engagement to Bill Sherman, who has just arrived home from fighting in World War I, serves as the backdrop for the trials and trib...
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1950

Sierra Passage
6/1
When young Johnny York witnesses the murder of his father, he joins a travelling variety troupe and trains up as a sharpshooter so he might one day ge...
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1977

The Father Knows Best Reunion
5.5/2
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1953

All I Desire
7/40
In 1910, a stage actress re-visits her husband and children she deserted ten years ago.
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1946

Our Old Car
4/1
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1946

Rendezvous with Annie
6/1
A homesick American soldier stationed in England during World War II makes an unauthorized trip to see his wife and returns to England with only two...
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1947

Backlash
4.9/18
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1950

The Killer That Stalked New York
6.1/27
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1945

Adventures of Rusty
6/2
Fearing that his recently-acquired step-mother, Ann Dennis, is competing with him for his father's affections, and saddened by the death of his dog, y...
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1979

Love and Bullets
5.9/41
Jackie Pruit is the girlfriend of notorious gangster Joe Bomposa. When it looks as if Bomposa's goons are threatening Jackie's life, the FBI moves in...
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1949

The House Across the Street
4.5/4
Dave Joslin, the managing editor of a big-city newspaper, is demoted and moved to the Miss Lonely Hearts column-writing department by the newspaper's...
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1971

Dusty and Sweets McGee
6.9/11
A "straight" couple dabbles in drugs and become heroin addicts.
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1946

Cluny Brown
7.2/87
Amateur plumber Cluny Brown gets sent off by her uncle to work as a servant at an English country estate.
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1945

The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
6.3/52
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1951

So You Want to Be a Cowboy
0/0
Joe McDoakes and his wife Alice attend a western movie and George soon has himself in the movie shown on the screen as Jump-Along Skip-Along McGur
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