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Lon McCallister (1923–2005)

Actor

Hollywood juvenile lead, popular in films during the later 40's, the growth of whose adult career was stunted on account of his own diminutive stature. He retired from the screen at the age of 30. See full bio »

Born:

Herbert Alonzo McCallister Jr.
in Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:

(age 82) in South Lake Tahoe, California, USA
Karen Sharpe stars with Lon McAlister in 'My Daughter's Husband' episode of "The Ford Television Theatre".
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1963 The New Phil Silvers Show (TV series)
Willie
– Triple Indemnity (1963) … Willie
 
1961 The Rebel (TV series)
Coley Wilks
– The Hostage (1961) … Coley Wilks
 
1953 Combat Squad
Martin
 
1953 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
– Operation Riviera (1953)
 
1953 The Ford Television Theatre (TV series)
– My Daughter's Husband (1953)
 
1952 Montana Territory
John Malvin
 
1951 Tales of Tomorrow (TV series)
Gordon Kent
– Enemy Unknown (1951)
– The Last Man on Earth (1951)
– Verdict from Space (1951) … Gordon Kent
 
1951 A Yank in Korea
Andy Smith
 
1950 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Ed Brown
– Down Bayou DuBac (1950) … Ed Brown
 
1950 The Boy from Indiana
Lon Decker
 
1949 The Story of Seabiscuit
Ted Knowles
 
1949 Suspense (TV series)
Fred
– Collector's Item (1949) … Fred
– Lunch Box (1949)
 
1949 The Big Cat
Danny Turner
 
1948 Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!
Daniel 'Snug' Dominy
 
1947 Thunder in the Valley
David MacAdam
 
1947 The Red House
Nath Storm
 
1944 Winged Victory
Francis William 'Frankie' Davis (as Pvt. Lon McCallister)
 
1944 Home in Indiana
'Sparke' Thornton
 
1943 Stage Door Canteen
California Jack Gilman
 
1943 The Hard Way
Bud - Call Boy in Montage (uncredited)
 
1943 The Meanest Man in the World
Bellboy (uncredited)
 
1942 Over My Dead Body
Jimmie (as Bud McCallister)
 
1942 Quiet Please: Murder
Freddie, the Stack Boy (uncredited)
 
1942 Gentleman Jim
Page Boy (uncredited)
 
1942 That Other Woman
George Borden (as Bud McAllister)
 
1942 Night in New Orleans
Boy in Car (uncredited)
 
1942 Spy Ship
Telegram Messenger Boy (uncredited)
 
1942 Yankee Doodle Dandy
Call Boy (uncredited)
 
1942 Always in My Heart
Boy (uncredited)
 
1941 Dangerously They Live
Newsboy (uncredited)
 
1941 Henry Aldrich for President
Student (uncredited)
 
1940 Susan and God
Party Guest (uncredited)
 
1940 High School (uncredited)
 
1939 Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
Johnny (uncredited)
 
1939 First Love
Boy at School (uncredited)
 
1939 Babes in Arms
Boy (uncredited)
 
1939 Confessions of a Nazi Spy (uncredited)
 
1939 The Spirit of Culver
Cadet (uncredited)
 
1938 Little Tough Guys in Society (uncredited)
 
1938 That Certain Age
Billy (uncredited)
 
1938 Lord Jeff (uncredited)
 
1938 Judge Hardy's Children (uncredited)
 
1938 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Schoolboy (uncredited)
 
1937 Make a Wish (uncredited)
 
1937 Stella Dallas
Boy (uncredited)
 
1936 Romeo and Juliet
Minor Secondary Role (uncredited)
 
1936 Let's Sing Again
Orphan (uncredited)
 
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1951 Wonderful Town, U.S.A. (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.12 (1951) … Himself
 
1949 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.20 (1949) … Himself
 

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The Red House -- Pete and Ellen have reared Meg as their own, ever since she was a baby and her parents took off. Now a teen... Let's Sing Again -- An orphan (Eight-year-old boy soprano Bobby Breen) gets a chance to sing opera in New York The Big Cat -- 1933. A city boy arrives in his late mother's birthplace to discover the locals have been pestered by drought, old fights and a cougar. He turns out to be pivotal in all of these.
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Bud McAllister | Bud McCallister | Pvt. Lon McCallister

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Being a movie star was great, but I never considered doing it for a lifetime. I wanted to be myself, to go where I pleased without causing a traffic jam. I've succeeded in this, and I'm happy. See more »

Trivia:

Longtime friend of Allene Roberts. See more »

Nickname:

Buddy See more »

Star Sign:

Aries