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.

Filmography

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

Appearances as themselves (3)

• 2021Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! — Self
• 2001Making The Earth Stand Still — Self
• The Ed Sullivan Show — Self