Frank Coghlan Jr.

Biography

Frank Coghlan Jr. was a child and juvenile actor in the early 20th century, appearing in Our Gang comedies and films with notable stars like Pola Negri, Shirley Temple, and Mickey Rooney. He's best known for his iconic role as Billy Batson in "Adventures of Captain Marvel" (1941). After serving 23 years in the US Navy from 1942 to 1965, Coghlan returned to acting and appeared in TV, films, and commercials before publishing an autobiography in 1992.