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Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman

Acting·1931–2024·74 films

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 endu

Filmography

Network
Network (1976)Bill Herron
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath (1940)Winfield
Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)Johnny Tevis (uncredited)
Leave Her to Heaven
Leave Her to Heaven (1945)Danny Harland
The Tingler
The Tingler (1959)David Morris
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)Young Sam
The Set-Up
The Set-Up (1949)Shanley
Looker
Looker (1981)Dr. Jim Belfield
Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine (1981)Smiley
Island in the Sky
Island in the Sky (1953)Swanson
Tab Hunter Confidential
Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)Self
Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy (1956)Al
Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame (1943)Jeb Rickards
Alias Nick Beal
Alias Nick Beal (1949)Larry Price
The Human Comedy
The Human Comedy (1943)Lionel
Destination Gobi
Destination Gobi (1953)Wilbur "Coney" Cohen
Lightning Strikes Twice
Lightning Strikes Twice (1951)String
Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue (1945)Ira Gershwin as a Boy
Submarine Command
Submarine Command (1951)Ens. Jack Wheelwright
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007)Self
Men of Boys Town
Men of Boys Town (1941)Flip
If I Were King
If I Were King (1938)Child (uncredited)
Any Number Can Play
Any Number Can Play (1949)Paul Enley Kyng
Two Years Before the Mast
Two Years Before the Mast (1946)Sam Hooper
Young People
Young People (1940)Tommy
Salty O'Rourke
Salty O'Rourke (1945)Sneezer
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords (1986)Marbles / Hornet (voice)
The Easter Story
The Easter Story (1990)Derek (voice)
The Way of All Flesh
The Way of All Flesh (1940)Victor as a boy
The Devil On Wheels
The Devil On Wheels (1947)Michael 'Micky' Clark
Dangerous Years
Dangerous Years (1947)Leo Emerson
The Iron Sheriff
The Iron Sheriff (1957)Benjie Galt
Prisoner of War
Prisoner of War (1954)Merton Tollivar
Aftermath: A Test of Love
Aftermath: A Test of Love (1991)Dr. Hayes
Big Town Scandal
Big Town Scandal (1948)Harold 'Skinny' Peters
Untamed
Untamed (1940)Mickey Moriarty
Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American (1942)Johnny Smith
Assignment in Brittany
Assignment in Brittany (1943)Etienne
Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell (1945)Raymond Pringle
Song of Russia
Song of Russia (1944)Peter Bulganov
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter (1940)Billy Bingham (uncredited)
Southwest Passage
Southwest Passage (1954)Jeb
A Kiss for Corliss
A Kiss for Corliss (1949)Dexter Franklin
Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Lawyer (1951)Bill Webber
Boys' Ranch
Boys' Ranch (1946)Hank
Fighting Father Dunne
Fighting Father Dunne (1948)Matt Davis
The Happy Years
The Happy Years (1950)George 'Tough' McCarty
Captain Eddie
Captain Eddie (1945)Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy
And Now Tomorrow
And Now Tomorrow (1944)Joe
The Sainted Sisters
The Sainted Sisters (1948)Judd Tewilliger
Prairie Law
Prairie Law (1940)Homesteader's Son (uncredited)
Black Gold
Black Gold (1947)Schoolboy
Queen Esther
Queen Esther (1992)Derek (voice)
Northwest Rangers
Northwest Rangers (1942)'Blackie' - as a Boy
Coffins on Wheels
Coffins on Wheels (1941)Billy Phillips
Glamour Boy
Glamour Boy (1941)Billy Doran
Emergency Squad
Emergency Squad (1940)Bob
Johnny Shiloh
Johnny Shiloh (1965)Lt. Jeremiah Sullivan
The Persuader
The Persuader (1957)Toby Bonham
Jonah
Jonah (1992)Derek (voice)
Ricochet Romance
Ricochet Romance (1954)Dave King
Jackass Mail
Jackass Mail (1942)Tommy Gargan
Mystery Sea Raider
Mystery Sea Raider (1940)Benny
Going to Press
Going to Press (1942)Frank
Sign of the Wolf
Sign of the Wolf (1941)Billy Freeman
Sea of Lost Ships
Sea of Lost Ships (1953)Senior Cadet Pete Bennett
Young America
Young America (1942)David Engstrom
The Tragedy of King Lear
The Tragedy of King Lear (1982)Earl of Kent
Mob Town
Mob Town (1941)Butch "Shrimp" Malone
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge (1960)Ashley Carstairs
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout (1944)Peter Kent
Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler'
Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler' (1999)Self
Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling
Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling (1993)Self
When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen
When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen (1989)Self