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
Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling
1993
as Self
Cliffhangers: Adventures from the Thrill Factory
1993
as Himself
The Republic Pictures Story
1991
as Self
The Love God?
1969
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Shakiest Gun in the West
1968
as Man at Bar (uncredited)
Valley of the Dolls
1967
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Love-Ins
1967
as Reporter in Park
The Love-Ins
1967
as Reporter in Park (uncredited)
Corvette K-225
1943
as Rating
Presenting Lily Mars
1943
as Elevator Boy
Lady in a Jam
1942
as Young Man (uncredited)
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Military Training
1941
as Soldier Patient
Uncle Joe
1941
as Dick
Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1
1941
as Self
Out of the Fog
1941
Adventures of Captain Marvel
1941
as Billy Batson
Love Thy Neighbor
1940
as Bellboy
Murder Over New York
1940
as Frankie O'Shaughnessy
Remedy for Riches
1940
as Bud
Knute Rockne All American
1940
as Messenger (uncredited)
Free, Blonde and 21
1940
as Sammy, Bellboy
Double Alibi
1940
as Newspaper Switchboard Operator
The Fighting 69th
1940
as Jimmy (uncredited)
Gone with the Wind
1939
as Collapsing Soldier (uncredited)