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