Acting · Los Angeles, California, USA · Born January 13, 1938
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.
MovieHollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
2021
as Self
MovieMaking The Earth Stand Still
2001
as Self
MovieThe Vampyre Wars
1996
as Majordomo
MoviePorklips Now
1980
as Dullard
MovieLove and Bullets
1979
as Officer Durant
MovieFather Knows Best: Home for Christmas
1977
as Bud Anderson
MovieThe Father Knows Best Reunion
1977
as James Anderson Jr.
MovieWerewolves on Wheels
1971
as Pill
MovieDusty and Sweets McGee
1971
as City Life
The Ping-Pong Match
1968
as Ping Pong Player
MovieThe Navy vs. the Night Monsters
1966
as CPO Fred Twining
TVThat Girl
1966
The Greatest Show on Earth
1963
as Nick
TVArrest and Trial
1963
as Colin Martin
MovieTwo for the Seesaw
1962
as Monsieur Jacoby
TVStagecoach West
1960
as Frankie Niles
MovieThe Scarlet Hour
1956
as Tom Rycker
TVAlfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Perry Hatch
MovieThe Seven Little Foys
1955
as Bryan Lincoln Foy
TVFather Knows Best
1954
as Bud Anderson
MovieThe Outlaw Stallion
1954
as Danny Saunders
MovieAll I Desire
1953
as Ted Murdoch
MovieThe Girl Next Door
1953
as Joe Carter
MovieBy the Light of the Silvery Moon
1953
as Wesley Winfield
TVAdventures of Superman
1952
as Alan Harper
MovieTalk About a Stranger
1952
as Robert 'Bud' Fontaine Jr.
MovieThe Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
as Bobby Benson
MovieThe Guy Who Came Back
1951
as Willy Joplin
MovieOn Moonlight Bay
1951
as Wesley Winfield
TVRacket Squad
1951
MovieHer First Romance
1951
as Boy at Camp Barracks (uncredited)
So You Want to Be a Cowboy
1951
as Little Boy Movie Patron with Lollipop
MovieGene Autry and the Mounties
1951
as Ned (uncredited)
MovieSierra Passage
1950
as Young Johnny Yorke
MovieThe Killer That Stalked New York
1950
as Pinkie (uncredited)
MovieBetween Midnight and Dawn
1950
as Peter J. 'Petey' Conklin (uncredited)
MovieMister 880
1950
as Mickey (uncredited)
TVThe Gene Autry Show
1950
as Eddie Baker
MovieIn a Lonely Place
1950
as Young Boy Seeking Autograph (uncredited)
MovieKill the Umpire
1950
as Boy Playing Baseball (uncredited)
MovieThe Good Humor Man
1950
as Junior (uncredited)
MovieSinging Guns
1950
MovieFather Is a Bachelor
1950
as Feb Chalotte
MovieAbandoned
1949
as Tough Kid in Park (uncredited)
MovieThe House Across the Street
1949
as Boy (uncredited)
MovieLust for Gold
1949
as Boy
MovieBud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
1949
as Boy With Bow and Arrow (uncredited)
MovieParlor, Bedroom and Wrath
1948
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
MovieFighting Father Dunne
1948
as Chip
MovieThe Judge Steps Out
1947
as Boy at Birthday Party (uncredited)
MovieThe Gangster
1947
as Little Boy (uncredited)
MovieCurley
1947
as Sandy
MovieBacklash
1947
as Denny
MovieThe Strange Woman
1946
as Boy on Bridge (uncredited)
MovieRendezvous with Annie
1946
as Little Boy (uncredited)
MovieSpecter of the Rose
1946
as Jack Jones
MovieSuspense
1946
as Small Boy at Zoo (uncredited)
MovieOur Old Car
1946
as Boy (uncredited)
MovieCluny Brown
1946
as Richard Watkins
MovieTo Each His Own
1946
as Billy Ingham
MovieAdventures of Rusty
1945
as Harry (uncredited)
MovieThe Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
1945
A Present with a Future
1943
as Billy (uncredited)
