Billy Cummings was an American actor who is best known for Fighting Father Dunne, Youth for the Kingdom, and Circumstantial Evidence.
Personal and Family Life
Billy Cummings was born William Clifton Cummings on January 31, 1933, in Los Angeles, California. He was married to Audrey Mae Gollihue from September 10, 1988, until his death on May 28, 2015. He also had a previous marriage to Jeane Sharon Kerley. Cummings lived in Mesa, Arizona for much of his later life.
Career
As a child actor in the 1940s, Billy Cummings appeared in several films, playing Bobby Driscoll’s brother in two movies released in 1944: The Fighting Sullivans and Sunday Dinner for a Soldier. He had notable roles in several films throughout his career, earning recognition for his performances.
Death and Legacy
Billy Cummings passed away on May 28, 2015, in Mesa, Arizona. His contributions to the film industry as a child actor left a lasting impression, and he is remembered for his roles in classic films from the 1940s. Cummings’ work continues to be appreciated by fans of vintage cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | The Fighting Sullivans | Matt Sullivan as a Child (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Sunday Dinner for a Soldier | Michael Osborne (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Youth for the Kingdom | Paul Webber |
| 1945 | Circumstantial Evidence | Pat Reynolds |
| 1945 | Bells of Rosarita | Jimmy (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Colorado Pioneers | Joe, Parish Boy |
| 1948 | Fighting Father Dunne | Tony |
| 1948 | Pal’s Adventure | Young Boy |
| 1948 | The Walls of Jericho | Boy Singer (uncredited) |