Billy Gray

Known for ActingBorn 1938-01-13 (age 88)Los Angeles, California, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

So You Want to Be a Cowboy

Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath

Making The Earth Stand Still

Arrest and Trial

Gene Autry and the Mounties

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The Greatest Show on Earth

In a Lonely Place

Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas

Sierra Passage

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Father Is a Bachelor

The Outlaw Stallion

Fighting Father Dunne

Cluny Brown

Mister 880

The Judge Steps Out

Rendezvous with Annie

A Present with a Future

To Each His Own

All I Desire

Dusty and Sweets McGee

Kill the Umpire

The Ed Sullivan Show

Father Knows Best

Stagecoach West

Two for the Seesaw

Adventures of Superman

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Racket Squad

On Moonlight Bay

Our Old Car

Singing Guns

That Girl

The Good Humor Man

Adventures of Rusty

The Guy Who Came Back

Talk About a Stranger

Porklips Now

Love and Bullets

The Seven Little Foys

Suspense

The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

The Killer That Stalked New York

Abandoned

The Strange Woman

Lust for Gold