Douglas Croft

Douglas Croft

Deceased · Born: Aug 12, 1926 · Died: Oct 24, 1963

Personal Details

BornAug 12, 1926 Seattle, Washington, USA
Parents
  • Stanhope Wheatcroft

Biography

The intriguing tale of the first "Robin, the Boy Wonder"! Let us delve into the fascinating biography of the curly-haired child actor who captured the hearts of many in the 1940s.

This talented young thespian made his mark in the iconic 1940s film industry, primarily at Warner Brothers, where he starred in numerous major productions. What's more, he had the unique ability to transform into various heroic roles, "growing up" to portray notable figures such as James Cagney in the classic film "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942),Gary Cooper in "The Pride of the Yankees" (1942),and Ronald Reagan in "Kings Row" (1942).

Despite his impressive early career, very little is known about his life after he left the acting world towards the end of the decade. Nonetheless, his contributions to the film industry and his remarkable talent continue to captivate audiences to this day.

Career

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1947
Killer McCoy
Killer McCoy as Danny Burns, Newsboy
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1945
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1943
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Batman
Batman as Dick Grayson
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1942
Flight Lieutenant
Flight Lieutenant as Danny Doyle - as a boy
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Not a Ladies' Man
Not a Ladies' Man as Bill Bruce
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Kings Row
Kings Row as Young Drake
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Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy as George M. Cohan, as a boy of 13
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The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees as Lou Gehrig as a Boy
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1941
Remember the Day
Remember the Day as Dewey Roberts as a boy
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1989