Darryl Hickman

Biography

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.

Known For

Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Alias Nick Beal
Alias Nick Beal
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge
The Tingler
The Tingler
Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine
Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy
The Set-Up
The Set-Up

Filmography

2015 Tab Hunter Confidential
as Self
1993 The Nanny
as Priest
1993 Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling
as Self
1992 Queen Esther
as Derek (voice)
1992 Jonah
as Derek (voice)
1991 Aftermath: A Test of Love
as Dr. Hayes
1990 The Easter Story
as Derek (voice)
1989 When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen
as Self
1987 Beauty and the Beast
as
1986 Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
as Self (from Dangerous Years [1947]) (archive footage)
1984 Pole Position
as Roadie (voice)
1983 The Biskitts
as Wags
1982 The Tragedy of King Lear
as Earl of Kent
1982 Pac-Man
as Pac-Junior (voice)
1981 Sharky's Machine
as Smiley
1981 Looker
as Dr. Jim Belfield
1981 Space Stars
as Kid Comet (voice)
1981 Teen Force
as Kid Comet
1976 Network
as Bill Herron
1972 Maude
as