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Darryl Hickman

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Darryl Hickman

Born July 28, 1931 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USADied May 21, 202473 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 enduring career spanned decades, marking him not only as a seasoned performer but also as a multifaceted contributor to the entertainment world.

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The Grapes of Wrath posterFirst watchThe Grapes of Wrath19407.8as WinfieldTom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day…View film

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Filmography

73 films as actor
  1. TBAThe Time ElementEnsign Janoski
  2. 1992Queen EstherDerek (voice)
  3. 1992JonahDerek (voice)
  4. 1991Aftermath: A Test of LoveDr. Hayes
  5. 1990The Easter StoryDerek (voice)
  6. 1986GoBots: Battle of the Rock LordsMarbles / Hornet (voice)
  7. 1982The Tragedy of King LearEarl of Kent
  8. 1981Sharky's MachineSmiley
  9. 1981LookerDr. Jim Belfield
  10. 1976NetworkBill Herron
  11. 1965Johnny ShilohLt. Jeremiah Sullivan
  12. 1960Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's RevengeAshley Carstairs
  13. 1959The TinglerDavid Morris
  14. 1957The PersuaderToby Bonham
  15. 1957The Iron SheriffBenjie Galt
  16. 1956Tea and SympathyAl
  17. 1954Ricochet RomanceDave King
  18. 1954Prisoner of WarMerton Tollivar
  19. 1954Southwest PassageJeb
  20. 1953Sea of Lost ShipsSenior Cadet Pete Bennett
  21. 1953Island in the SkySwanson
  22. 1953Destination GobiWilbur "Coney" Cohen
  23. 1952Crossroads - U.S.A.Andy
  24. 1952As We Forgive
  25. 1951Submarine CommandEns. Jack Wheelwright
  26. 1951Criminal LawyerBill Webber
  27. 1951Lightning Strikes TwiceString
  28. 1950The Happy YearsGeorge 'Tough' McCarty
  29. 1949A Kiss for CorlissDexter Franklin
  30. 1949Any Number Can PlayPaul Enley Kyng
  31. 1949The Set-UpShanley
  32. 1949Alias Nick BealLarry Price
  33. 1948Big Town ScandalHarold 'Skinny' Peters
  34. 1948Fighting Father DunneMatt Davis
  35. 1948The Sainted SistersJudd Tewilliger
  36. 1947Dangerous YearsLeo Emerson
  37. 1947Black GoldSchoolboy
  38. 1947The Devil On WheelsMichael 'Micky' Clark
  39. 1946Two Years Before the MastSam Hooper
  40. 1946The Strange Love of Martha IversYoung Sam
  41. 1946Boys' RanchHank
  42. 1945Leave Her to HeavenDanny Harland
  43. 1945Kiss and TellRaymond Pringle
  44. 1945Rhapsody in BlueIra Gershwin as a Boy
  45. 1945Captain EddieEddie Rickenbacker as a boy
  46. 1945Salty O'RourkeSneezer
  47. 1944Meet Me in St. LouisJohnny Tevis (uncredited)
  48. 1944And Now TomorrowJoe
  49. 1944Song of RussiaPeter Bulganov
  50. 1944Henry Aldrich, Boy ScoutPeter Kent
  51. 1943Keeper of the FlameJeb Rickards
  52. 1943Assignment in BrittanyEtienne
  53. 1943The Human ComedyLionel
  54. 1942Northwest Rangers'Blackie' - as a Boy
  55. 1942Jackass MailTommy Gargan
  56. 1942Going to PressFrank
  57. 1942Young AmericaDavid Engstrom
  58. 1942Joe Smith, AmericanJohnny Smith
  59. 1941Glamour BoyBilly Doran
  60. 1941Mob TownButch "Shrimp" Malone
  61. 1941Coffins on WheelsBilly Phillips
  62. 1941Men of Boys TownFlip
  63. 1941Sign of the WolfBilly Freeman
  64. 1940Mystery Sea RaiderBenny
  65. 1940Young PeopleTommy
  66. 1940UntamedMickey Moriarty
  67. 1940The Way of All FleshVictor as a boy
  68. 1940Prairie LawHomesteader's Son (uncredited)
  69. 1940The Farmer's DaughterBilly Bingham (uncredited)
  70. 1940The Grapes of WrathWinfield
  71. 1940Emergency SquadBob
  72. 1938If I Were KingChild (uncredited)
  73. 1936Three Cheers for LoveChild Performer