Another future tv star who was in the movie was Billy Gray who played Bud in Father Knows Best .
Oh really? I over looked that one. From the actor bio books I’ve read, sometimes, a character or background actor remains in that status for their whole career, with no big breakout role ever coming that is suited just for them. It has to happen under the right kind of Director/ Producer as well in order to allow for the growth.
Some of these background or minor character actors are grateful just for those short term gigs. At least they are working in some capacity in the theater. For each actively employed actor, there are likely 25 unemployed actors of equal talent still looking for a gig.