Billy E. Hughes was an American actor best known for his roles in Shirley Temple’s Storybook, Smoke in the Wind, and Ole Rex. He was born on November 28, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, and sadly passed away on December 20, 2005, in Alma, Arkansas.
Personal and Family Life
Billy E. Hughes was married to Aida, and together they had one child, William Hughes III. Despite his early successes as a child actor in the 1960s, family struggles caused him to move back to Arkansas, where he left Hollywood behind. He attempted to restart his acting career as a young adult, but was met with little success.
Death and Legacy
Billy E. Hughes died in his sleep on December 20, 2005, and the specific cause of his death was not released. His early departure from the entertainment industry and his untimely death left a mark on his family and friends, who remembered him for his contributions to film and television. His work as a child actor remains appreciated, despite the challenges he faced later in life.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| My Six Loves | 1963-04-03 | Leo |
| Smoke In The Wind | 1975-04-01 | Till Mondier (as Billy Hughes Jr.) |
| Convoy | 1978-06-27 | Pack Rat |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Kid (uncredited) |
| Dennis the Menace | 1959-10-04 | Walter Hooper (as Billy Hughes) |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958-10-10 | Terry Nilson (as Billy Hughes) |