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Frank Coghlan Jr.

Mar 15, 1916 - Sep 07, 2009 (93 years old) in New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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.

Known For

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The Beverly Hillbillies
Helmsman
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Gone with the Wind
Collapsing Soldier (uncredited)
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Managed Money
Sonny Rogers
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Kentucky Blue Streak
Johnny Bradley
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Square Shoulders
Tad
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Melody in May
Tommy
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Scouts to the Rescue
Ken - a Boy Scout
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Hell's House
Shorty
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The Country Doctor
Sard Jones
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Cause for Divorce
Tommie Parker (as Junior Coghlan)

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