Darryl Hickman

Darryl Hickman (July 28, 1931 - May 21, 2024) 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.
Cast

The Grapes of Wrath
Winfield

Network
Bill Herron

Keeper of the Flame
Jeb Rickards

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Young Sam

Alias Nick Beal
Larry Price

Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
Ashley Carstairs

The Tingler
David Morris

Sharky's Machine
Smiley

Tea and Sympathy
Al

The Set-Up
Shanley

Leave Her to Heaven
Danny Harland

The Human Comedy
Lionel

Queen Esther
Derek (voice)

Lightning Strikes Twice
String

Mob Town
Butch "Shrimp" Malone

Young People
Tommy

Glamour Boy
Billy Doran

Jackass Mail
Tommy Gargan

Any Number Can Play
Paul Enley Kyng

Men of Boys Town
Flip

The Happy Years
George 'Tough' McCarty

Destination Gobi
Wilbur "Coney" Cohen

Salty O'Rourke
Sneezer

If I Were King
Child (uncredited)

Jonah
Derek (voice)

And Now Tomorrow
Joe

The Easter Story
Derek (voice)

Big Town Scandal
Harold 'Skinny' Peters

Sign of the Wolf
Billy Freeman

Prisoner of War
Merton Tollivar

Boys' Ranch
Hank

Assignment in Brittany
Etienne

Aftermath: A Test of Love
Dr. Hayes

The Sainted Sisters
Judd Tewilliger

The Iron Sheriff
Benjie Galt

Kiss and Tell
Raymond Pringle

A Kiss for Corliss
Dexter Franklin

Two Years Before the Mast
Sam Hooper

Southwest Passage
Jeb

Fighting Father Dunne
Matt Davis

Dangerous Years
Leo Emerson
Crossroads - U.S.A.
Andy

The Persuader
Toby Bonham

Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
Peter Kent

Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling
Self

Meet Me in St. Louis
Johnny Tevis (uncredited)

Untamed
Mickey Moriarty

Island in the Sky
Swanson

Emergency Squad
Bob

The Devil On Wheels
Michael 'Micky' Clark

Joe Smith, American
Johnny Smith

Northwest Rangers
'Blackie' - as a Boy

Song of Russia
Peter Bulganov

Submarine Command
Ens. Jack Wheelwright

Tab Hunter Confidential
Self

Captain Eddie
Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy

The Tragedy of King Lear
Earl of Kent

The Way of All Flesh
Victor as a boy

Mystery Sea Raider
Benny

Rhapsody in Blue
Ira Gershwin as a Boy

Black Gold
Schoolboy

Coffins on Wheels
Billy Phillips

Looker
Dr. Jim Belfield

Johnny Shiloh
Lt. Jeremiah Sullivan

Ricochet Romance
Dave King

The Farmer's Daughter
Billy Bingham (uncredited)

Young America
David Engstrom

Sea of Lost Ships
Senior Cadet Pete Bennett

Going to Press
Frank

Prairie Law
Homesteader's Son (uncredited)

Criminal Lawyer
Bill Webber
As We Forgive
Unknown

When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen
Self