Darryl Hickman, born July 28, 1931, emerged as a prominent American actor whose career transitioned from childhood stardom to adult roles. Starting in the industry at a young age, he showcased his talent in notable films like "The Grapes of Wrath" and "The Human Comedy." Hickman's versatility allowed him to navigate between acting and later, directing, contributing to television shows such as "The Wonderful World of Disney" and "Gunsmoke." His passion for the craft extended to writing, publishing insightful books on the entertainment business and being an acting coach. Hickman's enduring career spanned decades, marking him not only as a seasoned performer but also as a multifaceted contributor to the entertainment world.
Known For
Network
(1976)
Bill Herron
Meet Me in St. Louis
(1944)
Johnny Tevis (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath
(1940)
Winfield
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
(1946)
Young Sam
The Set-Up
(1949)
Shanley
Looker
(1981)
Dr. Jim Belfield
Leave Her to Heaven
(1945)
Danny Harland
Sharky's Machine
(1981)
Smiley
The Tingler
(1959)
David Morris
Young People
(1940)
Tommy
Full Filmography
Acting
If I Were King
(1938)
Child
The Farmer's Daughter
(1940)
Billy Bingham
The Grapes of Wrath
(1940)
Winfield
Mystery Sea Raider
(1940)
Benny
Emergency Squad
(1940)
Bob
Young People
(1940)
Tommy
Untamed
(1940)
Mickey Moriarty
The Way of All Flesh
(1940)
Victor as a boy
Prairie Law
(1940)
Homesteader's Son (uncredited)
Coffins on Wheels
(1941)
Billy Phillips
Men of Boys Town
(1941)
Flip
Glamour Boy
(1941)
Billy Doran
Sign of the Wolf
(1941)
Billy Freeman
Mob Town
(1941)
Butch "Shrimp" Malone
Going to Press
(1942)
Frank
Young America
(1942)
David Engstrom
Northwest Rangers
(1942)
'Blackie' - as a Boy
Joe Smith, American
(1942)
Johnny Smith
Jackass Mail
(1942)
Tommy Gargan
The Human Comedy
(1943)
Lionel
Keeper of the Flame
(1943)
Jeb Rickards
Assignment in Brittany
(1943)
Etienne
And Now Tomorrow
(1944)
Joe
Song of Russia
(1944)
Peter Bulganov
Meet Me in St. Louis
(1944)
Johnny Tevis (uncredited)
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
(1944)
Peter Kent
Captain Eddie
(1945)
Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy
Salty O'Rourke
(1945)
Sneezer
Rhapsody in Blue
(1945)
Ira Gershwin as a Boy
Leave Her to Heaven
(1945)
Danny Harland
Kiss and Tell
(1945)
Raymond Pringle
Boys' Ranch
(1946)
Hank
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
(1946)
Young Sam
Two Years Before the Mast
(1946)
Sam Hooper
Black Gold
(1947)
Schoolboy
The Devil On Wheels
(1947)
Michael 'Micky' Clark
Dangerous Years
(1947)
Leo Emerson
Big Town Scandal
(1948)
Harold 'Skinny' Peters
Fighting Father Dunne
(1948)
Matt Davis
The Sainted Sisters
(1948)
Jud Tewilliger
A Kiss for Corliss
(1949)
Dexter Franklin
Any Number Can Play
(1949)
Paul Enley Kyng
The Set-Up
(1949)
Shanley
Alias Nick Beal
(1949)
Larry Price
The Happy Years
(1950)
George 'Tough' McCarty
Lightning Strikes Twice
(1951)
String
Criminal Lawyer
(1951)
Bill Webber
Submarine Command
(1951)
Ens. Jack Wheelwright
Crossroads - U.S.A.
(1952)
Andy
Island in the Sky
(1953)
Swanson
Destination Gobi
(1953)
Wilbur "Coney" Cohen
Sea of Lost Ships
(1953)
Senior Cadet Pete Bennett
Southwest Passage
(1954)
Jeb
Prisoner of War
(1954)
Merton Tollivar
Ricochet Romance
(1954)
Dave King
Tea and Sympathy
(1956)
Al
The Iron Sheriff
(1957)
Benjie Galt
The Persuader
(1957)
Toby Bonham
The Tingler
(1959)
David Morris
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
(1960)
Ashley Carstairs
Johnny Shiloh
(1963)
Lieutenant Jeremiah Sullivan
Network
(1976)
Bill Herron
Sharky's Machine
(1981)
Smiley
Looker
(1981)
Dr. Jim Belfield
The Tragedy of King Lear
(1982)
Earl of Kent
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
(1986)
Self (from Dangerous Years [1947]) (archive footage)
The Easter Story
(1990)
Derek (voice)
Aftermath: A Test of Love
(1991)
Dr. Hayes
Jonah
(1992)
Derek (voice)
Queen Esther
(1992)
Derek (voice)
Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling
(1993)
Self
Tab Hunter Confidential
(2015)
Self