Person
Darryl Hickman
Acting · 1931–2024 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
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
Perry Mason
Steve Harris
The Nanny
Mr. Binder
Love, American Style
Ernie
Climax!
Joe Skinner
Matinee Theater
1955
Dr. Kildare
Harlan Thomas
Rawhide
Andy Miller
The Lone Ranger
Don Lindon
The Untouchables
Phil Morrisey
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Dal Royal
Filmography
- 2015Tab Hunter ConfidentialSelf
- 2007Spine Tingler! The William Castle StorySelf
- 1999Scream For Your Lives: William Castle and 'The Tingler'Self
- 1993The NannyMr. Binder
- 1993Shirley Temple: America's Little DarlingSelf
- 1992Queen EstherDerek (voice)
- 1992JonahDerek (voice)
- 1991Aftermath: A Test of LoveDr. Hayes
- 1990The Easter StoryDerek (voice)
- 1989When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver ScreenSelf
- 1987Beauty and the BeastQuint
- 1986GoBots: Battle of the Rock LordsMarbles / Hornet (voice)
- 1984Pole PositionRoadie (voice)
- 1983The BiskittsWags
- 1982The Tragedy of King LearEarl of Kent
- 1982Pac-ManPac-Junior (voice)
- 1981Sharky's MachineSmiley
- 1981LookerDr. Jim Belfield
- 1981Space StarsKid Comet (voice)
- 1981Teen ForceKid Comet
- 1977A Year at the TopProducer
- 1976NetworkBill Herron
- 1972Maude
- 1971All in the FamilyPeter Grey
- 1969Love, American StyleErnie
- 1965Johnny ShilohLt. Jeremiah Sullivan
- 1963Vacation PlayhouseSchuyler 'Sky' Young
- 1961Dr. KildareHarlan Thomas
- 196187th PrecinctTommy Palmer
- 1961The AmericansCpl. Ben Canfield
- 1960Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's RevengeAshley Carstairs
- 1959The DetectivesFrank Locke
- 1959The UntouchablesPhil Morrisey
- 1959Hawaiian EyeTeleplay
- 1959The Many Loves of Dobie GillisDavey Gillis
- 1959The DuPont Show with June AllysonDonald
- 1959The Man and the Challenge
- 1959The TinglerDavid Morris
- 1959RawhideAndy Miller
- 1958Texas John Slaughter
- 1958Westinghouse Desilu PlayhouseEnsign Janoski
- 1958Wanted: Dead or AliveDamon Ring, Jr.
- 1957Perry MasonSteve Harris
- 1957The PersuaderToby Bonham
- 1957The Iron SheriffBenjie Galt
- 1957Panic!
- 1956Tea and SympathyAl
- 1955Matinee Theater
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsJackie Blake
- 1955GunsmokeAndy Hill
- 1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpDal Royal
- 1955The MillionaireJohnny Pearson
- 1954Ricochet RomanceDave King
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyAshley Carstairs
- 1954Climax!Joe Skinner
- 1954Prisoner of WarMerton Tollivar
- 1954Southwest PassageJeb
- 1954Public DefenderJohnny Martin
- 1954Annie OakleyChet Sterling
- 1953Sea of Lost ShipsSenior Cadet Pete Bennett
- 1953Letter to LorettaDanny Miles
- 1953Island in the SkySwanson
- 1953Destination GobiWilbur "Coney" Cohen
- 1953General Electric TheaterJack Evans
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreRobert Charles
- 1952Crossroads - U.S.A.Andy
- 1952As We Forgive
- 1951Submarine CommandEns. Jack Wheelwright
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsDave
- 1951Love of LifeProducer
- 1951Criminal LawyerBill Webber
- 1951Lightning Strikes TwiceString
- 1950The Happy YearsGeorge 'Tough' McCarty
- 1949A Kiss for CorlissDexter Franklin
- 1949The Lone RangerDon Lindon
- 1949Any Number Can PlayPaul Enley Kyng
- 1949The Set-UpShanley
- 1949Alias Nick BealLarry Price
- 1948Studio OneMatt Brand
- 1948Big Town ScandalHarold 'Skinny' Peters
- 1948Fighting Father DunneMatt Davis
- 1948The Sainted SistersJudd Tewilliger
- 1947Dangerous YearsLeo Emerson
- 1947Black GoldSchoolboy
- 1947The Devil On WheelsMichael 'Micky' Clark
- 1946Two Years Before the MastSam Hooper
- 1946The Strange Love of Martha IversYoung Sam
- 1946Boys' RanchHank
- 1945Leave Her to HeavenDanny Harland
- 1945Kiss and TellRaymond Pringle
- 1945Rhapsody in BlueIra Gershwin as a Boy
- 1945Captain EddieEddie Rickenbacker as a boy
- 1945Salty O'RourkeSneezer
- 1944Meet Me in St. LouisJohnny Tevis (uncredited)
- 1944And Now TomorrowJoe
- 1944Song of RussiaPeter Bulganov
- 1944Henry Aldrich, Boy ScoutPeter Kent
- 1943Keeper of the FlameJeb Rickards
- 1943Assignment in BrittanyEtienne
- 1943The Human ComedyLionel
- 1942Northwest Rangers'Blackie' - as a Boy
- 1942Jackass MailTommy Gargan
- 1942Going to PressFrank
- 1942Young AmericaDavid Engstrom
- 1942Joe Smith, AmericanJohnny Smith
- 1941Glamour BoyBilly Doran
- 1941Mob TownButch "Shrimp" Malone
- 1941Coffins on WheelsBilly Phillips
- 1941Men of Boys TownFlip
- 1941Sign of the WolfBilly Freeman
- 1940Mystery Sea RaiderBenny
- 1940Young PeopleTommy
- 1940UntamedMickey Moriarty
- 1940The Way of All FleshVictor as a boy
- 1940Prairie LawHomesteader's Son (uncredited)
- 1940The Farmer's DaughterBilly Bingham (uncredited)
- 1940The Grapes of WrathWinfield
- 1940Emergency SquadBob
- 1938If I Were KingChild (uncredited)
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