
Darryl Hickman
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Darryl Hickman (July 28, 1931 - May 21, 2024) emerged as a prominent American actor whose career transitioned from childhood stardom to adult roles. Starting in the industry at a young age, he showcased his talent in notable films like "The Grapes of Wrath" and "The Human Comedy." Hickman's versatility allowed him to navigate between acting and later, directing, contributing to television shows such as "The Wonderful World of Disney" and "Gunsmoke." His passion for the craft extended to writing, publishing insightful books on the entertainment business and being an acting coach. Hickman's enduring career spanned decades, marking him not only as a seasoned performer but also as a multifaceted contributor to the entertainment world.
Known for
Credits

Network (1976)
as Bill Herron

The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
as Winfield

Sharky's Machine (1981)
as Smiley

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
as Johnny Tevis (uncredited)

Leave Her to Heaven (1945)
as Danny Harland

The Set-Up (1949)
as Shanley

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
as Young Sam

Tea and Sympathy (1956)
as Al

The Tingler (1959)
as David Morris

Looker (1981)
as Dr. Jim Belfield

Sea of Lost Ships (1953)
as Senior Cadet Pete Bennett

Young People (1940)
as Tommy

Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)
as Self

Alias Nick Beal (1949)
as Larry Price

Island in the Sky (1953)
as Swanson

Two Years Before the Mast (1946)
as Sam Hooper

Submarine Command (1951)
as Ens. Jack Wheelwright

Keeper of the Flame (1943)
as Jeb Rickards

Boys' Ranch (1946)
as Hank

Salty O'Rourke (1945)
as Sneezer

Men of Boys Town (1941)
as Flip

The Easter Story (1990)
as Derek (voice)

Song of Russia (1944)
as Peter Bulganov

If I Were King (1938)
as Child (uncredited)

Lightning Strikes Twice (1951)
as String

Jonah (1992)
as Derek (voice)

Northwest Rangers (1942)
as 'Blackie' - as a Boy

Southwest Passage (1954)
as Jeb

Aftermath: A Test of Love (1991)
as Dr. Hayes

Rhapsody in Blue (1945)
as Ira Gershwin as a Boy

The Sainted Sisters (1948)
as Judd Tewilliger

GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords (1986)
as Marbles / Hornet (voice)

Sign of the Wolf (1941)
as Billy Freeman

Destination Gobi (1953)
as Wilbur "Coney" Cohen

Any Number Can Play (1949)
as Paul Enley Kyng

Black Gold (1947)
as Schoolboy

The Iron Sheriff (1957)
as Benjie Galt

Criminal Lawyer (1951)
as Bill Webber

A Kiss for Corliss (1949)
as Dexter Franklin

And Now Tomorrow (1944)
as Joe

The Human Comedy (1943)
as Lionel

Kiss and Tell (1945)
as Raymond Pringle

Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge (1960)
as Ashley Carstairs

Joe Smith, American (1942)
as Johnny Smith

Queen Esther (1992)
as Derek (voice)

Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)
as Self

Captain Eddie (1945)
as Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy

Johnny Shiloh (1965)
as Lt. Jeremiah Sullivan

Untamed (1940)
as Mickey Moriarty

The Tragedy of King Lear (1982)
as Earl of Kent

Prisoner of War (1954)
as Merton Tollivar

Glamour Boy (1941)
as Billy Doran

Dangerous Years (1947)
as Leo Emerson

When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen (1989)
as Self

Emergency Squad (1940)
as Bob

The Devil On Wheels (1947)
as Michael 'Micky' Clark

The Happy Years (1950)
as George 'Tough' McCarty

The Farmer's Daughter (1940)
as Billy Bingham (uncredited)

The Time Element (—)
as Ensign Janoski

Big Town Scandal (1948)
as Harold 'Skinny' Peters

Young America (1942)
as David Engstrom
Crossroads - U.S.A. (1952)
as Andy

Fighting Father Dunne (1948)
as Matt Davis

The Way of All Flesh (1940)
as Victor as a boy

Mystery Sea Raider (1940)
as Benny

Assignment in Brittany (1943)
as Etienne

Coffins on Wheels (1941)
as Billy Phillips

Jackass Mail (1942)
as Tommy Gargan

Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler' (1999)
as Self

Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling (1993)
as Self

Ricochet Romance (1954)
as Dave King

Mob Town (1941)
as Butch "Shrimp" Malone

Prairie Law (1940)
as Homesteader's Son (uncredited)

The Persuader (1957)
as Toby Bonham

Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout (1944)
as Peter Kent

Going to Press (1942)
as Frank
Three Cheers for Love (1936)
as Child Performer
As We Forgive (1952)
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