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Frank Coghlan Jr.

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1916-03-15

Day of Death

2009-09-07

Place of Birth

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Frank Coghlan Jr.

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.

Filmography (89)

⭐ 0 Role: Self

Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling

1993
⭐ 0 Role: Himself

Cliffhangers: Adventures from the Thrill Factory

1993
⭐ 0 Role: Self

The Republic Pictures Story

1991
⭐ 6.0 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

The Love God?

1969
⭐ 6.3 Role: Man at Bar (uncredited)

The Shakiest Gun in the West

1968
⭐ 6.0 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

Valley of the Dolls

1967
⭐ 4.8 Role: Reporter in Park

The Love-Ins

1967
⭐ 4.8 Role: Reporter in Park (uncredited)

The Love-Ins

1967
⭐ 6.2 Role: Rating

Corvette K-225

1943
⭐ 6.4 Role: Elevator Boy

Presenting Lily Mars

1943
⭐ 5.6 Role: Young Man (uncredited)

Lady in a Jam

1942
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⭐ 7.0 Role: Soldier Patient

Military Training

1941
⭐ 7.0 Role: Dick

Uncle Joe

1941
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1

1941
⭐ 6.3 Role: Unknown

Out of the Fog

1941