

Frank Coghlan Jr.
Acting•Born March 15, 1916•Died September 7, 2009 (age 93)•New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Biography
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

The Beverly Hillbillies
1962•TV Series•
6.9

Gone with the Wind
1939•Movie•
7.9

Cliffhangers: Adventures from the Thrill Factory
1993•Movie

Valley of the Dolls
1967•Movie•
6.0

The Public Enemy
1931•Movie•
7.3

A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
1923•Movie•
6.8

The Shakiest Gun in the West
1968•Movie•
6.2

Adventures of Captain Marvel
1941•Movie•
6.4
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMarch 15, 1916
Day of DeathSeptember 7, 2009
Place of BirthNew Haven, Connecticut, USA
Popularity1.6
