Frank Coghlan Jr.
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 commercials.
Filmography (89 titles)
MovieShirley Temple: America's Little Darling
Self · 1993
MovieCliffhangers: Adventures from the Thrill Factory
Himself · 1993
MovieThe Republic Pictures Story
Self · 1991
6.0MovieThe Love God?
Reporter (uncredited) · 1969
6.2MovieThe Shakiest Gun in the West
Man at Bar (uncredited) · 1968
6.0MovieValley of the Dolls
Reporter (uncredited) · 1967
4.8MovieThe Love-Ins
Reporter in Park · 1967
6.9ShowThe Beverly Hillbillies
Helmsman · 1962
6.2MovieCorvette K-225
Rating · 1943
6.4MoviePresenting Lily Mars
Elevator Boy · 1943
5.6MovieLady in a Jam
Young Man (uncredited) · 1942
Military Training
Soldier Patient · 1941
7.0MovieUncle Joe
Dick · 1941
MovieScreen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1
Self · 1941
6.3MovieOut of the Fog
1941
6.4MovieAdventures of Captain Marvel
Billy Batson · 1941
7.3MovieLove Thy Neighbor
Bellboy · 1940
6.2MovieMurder Over New York
Frankie O'Shaughnessy · 1940
5.5MovieRemedy for Riches
Bud · 1940
6.2MovieKnute Rockne All American
Messenger (uncredited) · 1940
7.3MovieFree, Blonde and 21
Sammy, Bellboy · 1940
5.3MovieDouble Alibi
Newspaper Switchboard Operator · 1940
5.8MovieThe Fighting 69th
Jimmy (uncredited) · 1940
7.9MovieGone with the Wind
Collapsing Soldier (uncredited) · 1939
6.0MovieDay-time Wife
Office Boy · 1939
7.0MovieMeet Dr. Christian
Bud · 1939
7.3MovieHere I Am a Stranger
Office Boy · 1939
6.5MovieDust Be My Destiny
Newsboy (uncredited) · 1939
6.7MovieAngels Wash Their Faces
Al - Boy Working Lathe (uncredited) · 1939
5.1MovieSecond Fiddle
Studio Call Boy · 1939