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
The Grapes of Wrath
(1940)
Winfield
Meet Me in St. Louis
(1944)
Johnny Tevis (uncredited)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
(1946)
Young Sam
Leave Her to Heaven
(1945)
Danny Harland
Looker
(1981)
Dr. Jim Belfield
Sharky's Machine
(1981)
Smiley
The Set-Up
(1949)
Shanley
Tab Hunter Confidential
(2015)
Self
Alias Nick Beal
(1949)
Larry Price
Tea and Sympathy
(1956)
Al
Young People
(1940)
Tommy
The Tingler
(1959)
David Morris
Island in the Sky
(1953)
Swanson
The Human Comedy
(1943)
Lionel
Destination Gobi
(1953)
Wilbur "Coney" Cohen
Full Filmography
Acting
If I Were King
(1938)
Child
The Grapes of Wrath
(1940)
Winfield
Young People
(1940)
Tommy
Untamed
(1940)
Mickey Moriarty
Emergency Squad
(1940)
Bob
The Way of All Flesh
(1940)
Victor as a boy
Mystery Sea Raider
(1940)
Benny
The Farmer's Daughter
(1940)
Billy Bingham
Prairie Law
(1940)
Homesteader's Son (uncredited)
Mob Town
(1941)
Butch "Shrimp" Malone
Men of Boys Town
(1941)
Flip
Sign of the Wolf
(1941)
Billy Freeman
Glamour Boy
(1941)
Billy Doran
Coffins on Wheels
(1941)
Billy Phillips
Jackass Mail
(1942)
Tommy Gargan
Northwest Rangers
(1942)
'Blackie' - as a Boy
Joe Smith, American
(1942)
Johnny Smith
Young America
(1942)
David Engstrom
Going to Press
(1942)
Frank
Keeper of the Flame
(1943)
Jeb Rickards
The Human Comedy
(1943)
Lionel
Assignment in Brittany
(1943)
Etienne
And Now Tomorrow
(1944)
Joe
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
(1944)
Peter Kent
Song of Russia
(1944)
Peter Bulganov
Meet Me in St. Louis
(1944)
Johnny Tevis (uncredited)
Leave Her to Heaven
(1945)
Danny Harland
Salty O'Rourke
(1945)
Sneezer
Kiss and Tell
(1945)
Raymond Pringle
Captain Eddie
(1945)
Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy
Rhapsody in Blue
(1945)
Ira Gershwin as a Boy
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
(1946)
Young Sam
Boys' Ranch
(1946)
Hank
Two Years Before the Mast
(1946)
Sam Hooper
Dangerous Years
(1947)
Leo Emerson
The Devil On Wheels
(1947)
Michael 'Micky' Clark
Black Gold
(1947)
Schoolboy
Big Town Scandal
(1948)
Harold 'Skinny' Peters
The Sainted Sisters
(1948)
Jud Tewilliger
Fighting Father Dunne
(1948)
Matt Davis
Alias Nick Beal
(1949)
Larry Price
The Set-Up
(1949)
Shanley
Any Number Can Play
(1949)
Paul Enley Kyng
A Kiss for Corliss
(1949)
Dexter Franklin
The Happy Years
(1950)
George 'Tough' McCarty
Lightning Strikes Twice
(1951)
String
Submarine Command
(1951)
Ens. Jack Wheelwright
Criminal Lawyer
(1951)
Bill Webber
Crossroads - U.S.A.
(1952)
Andy
Destination Gobi
(1953)
Wilbur "Coney" Cohen
Island in the Sky
(1953)
Swanson
Sea of Lost Ships
(1953)
Senior Cadet Pete Bennett
Southwest Passage
(1954)
Jeb
Ricochet Romance
(1954)
Dave King
Prisoner of War
(1954)
Merton Tollivar
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