Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

July 28, 1931

Died

May 21, 2024 (age 92)

Place of Birth

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As

Darryl Gerard Hickman

IMDb

Darryl Hickman

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.

Filmography

2015FilmTab Hunter Confidentialas Self 1993TVThe Nannyas Priest 1993FilmShirley Temple: America's Little Darlingas Self 1992FilmQueen Estheras Derek (voice)1992FilmJonahas Derek (voice)1991FilmAftermath: A Test of Loveas Dr. Hayes 1990FilmThe Easter Storyas Derek (voice)1989FilmWhen We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screenas Self 1987TVBeauty and the Beast 1986FilmGoBots: Battle of the Rock Lordsas Marbles / Hornet (voice)1984TVPole Positionas Roadie (voice)1983TVThe Biskittsas Wags 1982FilmThe Tragedy of King Learas Earl of Kent 1982TVPac-Manas Pac-Junior (voice)1981FilmSharky's Machineas Smiley 1981FilmLookeras Dr. Jim Belfield 1981TVSpace Starsas Kid Comet (voice)1981TVTeen Forceas Kid Comet 1976FilmNetworkas Bill Herron 1972TVMaude 1971TVAll in the Familyas Peter Grey 1969TVLove, American Styleas Ernie 1965FilmJohnny Shilohas Lt. Jeremiah Sullivan 1963TVVacation Playhouseas Schuyler 'Sky' Young 1961TVDr. Kildareas Harlan Thomas 1961TV87th Precinctas Tommy Palmer 1961TVThe Americansas Cpl. Ben Canfield 1960FilmTexas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revengeas Ashley Carstairs 1959TVThe Detectivesas Frank Locke 1959TVThe Untouchablesas Phil Morrisey 1959TVThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillisas Davey Gillis 1959TVThe DuPont Show with June Allysonas Donald 1959TVThe Man and the Challenge 1959FilmThe Tingleras David Morris 1959TVRawhideas Andy Miller 1958TVTexas John Slaughter 1958TVWestinghouse Desilu Playhouseas Ensign Janoski 1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Damon Ring, Jr.1957TVPerry Masonas Steve Harris 1957FilmThe Persuaderas Toby Bonham 1957FilmThe Iron Sheriffas Benjie Galt 1957TVPanic!1956FilmTea and Sympathyas Al 1955TVMatinee Theater 1955TVAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Jackie Blake 1955TVGunsmokeas Andy Hill 1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earpas Dal Royal 1955TVThe Millionaireas Johnny Pearson 1954FilmRicochet Romanceas Dave King 1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Ashley Carstairs 1954TVClimax!as Joe Skinner 1954FilmPrisoner of Waras Merton Tollivar 1954FilmSouthwest Passageas Jeb 1954TVPublic Defenderas Johnny Martin 1954TVAnnie Oakleyas Chet Sterling 1953FilmSea of Lost Shipsas Senior Cadet Pete Bennett 1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Danny Miles 1953FilmIsland in the Skyas Swanson 1953FilmDestination Gobias Wilbur "Coney" Cohen 1953TVGeneral Electric Theateras Jack Evans 1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Robert Charles 1952FilmCrossroads - U.S.A.as Andy 1952FilmAs We Forgive 1951FilmSubmarine Commandas Ens. Jack Wheelwright 1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Dave 1951FilmCriminal Lawyeras Bill Webber 1951FilmLightning Strikes Twiceas String 1950FilmThe Happy Yearsas George 'Tough' McCarty 1949FilmA Kiss for Corlissas Dexter Franklin 1949TVThe Lone Rangeras Don Lindon 1949FilmAny Number Can Playas Paul Enley Kyng 1949FilmThe Set-Upas Shanley 1949FilmAlias Nick Bealas Larry Price 1948TVStudio Oneas Matt Brand 1948FilmBig Town Scandalas Harold 'Skinny' Peters 1948FilmFighting Father Dunneas Matt Davis 1948FilmThe Sainted Sistersas Judd Tewilliger 1947FilmDangerous Yearsas Leo Emerson 1947FilmBlack Goldas Schoolboy 1947FilmThe Devil On Wheelsas Michael 'Micky' Clark 1946FilmTwo Years Before the Mastas Sam Hooper 1946FilmThe Strange Love of Martha Iversas Young Sam 1946FilmBoys' Ranchas Hank 1945FilmLeave Her to Heavenas Danny Harland 1945FilmKiss and Tellas Raymond Pringle 1945FilmRhapsody in Blueas Ira Gershwin as a Boy 1945FilmCaptain Eddieas Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy 1945FilmSalty O'Rourkeas Sneezer 1944FilmMeet Me in St. Louisas Johnny Tevis (uncredited)1944FilmAnd Now Tomorrowas Joe 1944FilmSong of Russiaas Peter Bulganov 1944FilmHenry Aldrich, Boy Scoutas Peter Kent 1943FilmKeeper of the Flameas Jeb Rickards 1943FilmAssignment in Brittanyas Etienne 1943FilmThe Human Comedyas Lionel 1942FilmNorthwest Rangersas 'Blackie' - as a Boy 1942FilmJackass Mailas Tommy Gargan 1942FilmGoing to Pressas Frank 1942FilmYoung Americaas David Engstrom 1942FilmJoe Smith, Americanas Johnny Smith 1941FilmGlamour Boyas Billy Doran 1941FilmMob Townas Butch "Shrimp" Malone 1941FilmCoffins on Wheelsas Billy Phillips 1941FilmMen of Boys Townas Flip 1941FilmSign of the Wolfas Billy Freeman 1940FilmMystery Sea Raideras Benny 1940FilmYoung Peopleas Tommy 1940FilmUntamedas Mickey Moriarty 1940FilmThe Way of All Fleshas Victor as a boy 1940FilmPrairie Lawas Homesteader's Son (uncredited)1940FilmThe Farmer's Daughteras Billy Bingham (uncredited)1940FilmThe Grapes of Wrathas Winfield 1940FilmEmergency Squadas Bob 1938FilmIf I Were Kingas Child (uncredited)