Frank Coghlan Jr.
Acting
Born March 15, 1916 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Biography
Frank Coghlan, Jr. (1916–2009) was an American actor who later became a career officer in the United States Navy and a Naval Aviator. He appeared in approximately 129 films and television programs between 1920 and 1974. During the 1920s and 1930s, he became a popular child and juvenile actor appearing in early Our Gang comedies, but he is best known for the role of Billy Batson in Adventures of Captain Marvel. Coghlan later served 23 years as an aviator and officer in the US Navy from 1942 to 1965. After retiring from the Navy, he returned to acting and appeared in television, films, and co…
Known For · 40 titles
The Beverly Hillbillies
Gone with the Wind
Valley of the Dolls
The Public Enemy
Knute Rockne All American
It's a Wonderful World
The Shakiest Gun in the West
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
Boys' Reformatory
Adventures of Captain Marvel
Presenting Lily Mars
Angels Wash Their Faces
Ex-Champ
Dust Be My Destiny
The Fighting 69th
Out of the Fog
Charlie Chan at the Race Track
The Republic Pictures Story
Corvette K-225
Let Them Live
Man Wanted
Day-time Wife
The Girl Said No
In the Money
Cliffhangers: Adventures from the Thrill Factory
Lady in a Jam
The Spanish Dancer
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Merrily Yours
Union Depot
The Flying Irishman
Murder Over New York
Second Fiddle
Meet Dr. Christian
Square Shoulders
The Love God?
The Yankee Clipper
The Love-Ins
Red Lights Ahead
Double Alibi