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Billie Thomas

Bio: William "Billie" Thomas Jr. was an American child actor best remembered for portraying the character of Buckwheat in the Our Gang short films from 1934 until the series' end in 1944
Born: Thu, Mar 12 1931
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 10 1980
Billie Thomas is 49 years old
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Poster of The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
Tue, Nov 15 2022
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 6
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 6
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 6
Tue, Jun 14 2022
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5
Tue, Apr 05 2022
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4
Tue, Jan 18 2022
Poster of The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D
The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D
as 'Buckwheat'.
Tue, Oct 30 2012
Poster of The Little Rascals: Scary Spooktacular
The Little Rascals: Scary Spooktacular
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in The Little Rascals: Scary Spooktacular
as 'Buckwheat'.
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in Our Gang - Comedy Festival
as 'Buckwheat'.
Tue, May 15 2001
Poster of The Our Gang Story
The Our Gang Story
Billie Thomas would have been no older than
49 in The Our Gang Story
as 'Buckwheat (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Colorado Pioneers
Colorado Pioneers
Billie Thomas was
14 in Colorado Pioneers
as 'Smokey, Parish Boy (as Buckwheat Thomas)'.
Wed, Nov 14 1945
Poster of Dancing Romeo
Dancing Romeo
Billie Thomas was
13 in Dancing Romeo
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 29 1944
Poster of Tale of a Dog
Tale of a Dog
Billie Thomas was
13 in Tale of a Dog
as 'Buckwheat Thomas'.
Sat, Apr 15 1944
Poster of Radio Bugs
Radio Bugs
Billie Thomas was
13 in Radio Bugs
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 01 1944
Poster of Three Smart Guys
Three Smart Guys
Billie Thomas was
12 in Three Smart Guys
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Oct 23 1943
Poster of Little Miss Pinkerton
Little Miss Pinkerton
Billie Thomas was
12 in Little Miss Pinkerton
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Sep 18 1943
Poster of Election Daze
Election Daze
Billie Thomas was
12 in Election Daze
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jul 31 1943
Poster of Honeymoon Lodge
Honeymoon Lodge
Billie Thomas was
12 in Honeymoon Lodge
as 'Blaney Lewis'.
Fri, Jul 23 1943
Poster of Heavenly Music
Heavenly Music
Billie Thomas was
12 in Heavenly Music
as 'Gabriel (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 01 1943
Poster of Calling All Kids
Calling All Kids
Billie Thomas was
12 in Calling All Kids
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 24 1943
Poster of Family Troubles
Family Troubles
Billie Thomas was
12 in Family Troubles
as 'Buckwheat (as Our Gang)'.
Sat, Apr 03 1943
Poster of Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
Billie Thomas was
11 in Benjamin Franklin, Jr.
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jan 30 1943
Poster of Whistling in Dixie
Whistling in Dixie
Billie Thomas was
11 in Whistling in Dixie
as 'The Black Boy (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Unexpected Riches
Unexpected Riches
Billie Thomas was
11 in Unexpected Riches
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Nov 28 1942
Poster of Mighty Lak a Goat
Mighty Lak a Goat
Billie Thomas was
11 in Mighty Lak a Goat
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Oct 10 1942
Poster of Rover's Big Chance
Rover's Big Chance
Billie Thomas was
11 in Rover's Big Chance
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Aug 22 1942
Poster of Doin' Their Bit
Doin' Their Bit
Billie Thomas was
11 in Doin' Their Bit
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jul 18 1942
Poster of Surprised Parties
Surprised Parties
Billie Thomas was
11 in Surprised Parties
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, May 30 1942
Poster of Don't Lie
Don't Lie
Billie Thomas was
11 in Don't Lie
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 04 1942
Poster of Mokey
Mokey
Billie Thomas was
11 in Mokey
as 'Brother Cumby (as William 'Buckwheat' Thomas)'.
Wed, Apr 01 1942
Poster of Going to Press
Going to Press
Billie Thomas was
10 in Going to Press
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Mar 07 1942
Poster of Melodies Old and New
Melodies Old and New
Billie Thomas was
10 in Melodies Old and New
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jan 24 1942
Poster of Wedding Worries
Wedding Worries
Billie Thomas was
10 in Wedding Worries
as 'Buckwheat (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 13 1941
Poster of Come Back, Miss Pipps
Come Back, Miss Pipps
Billie Thomas was
10 in Come Back, Miss Pipps
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Oct 24 1941
Poster of Helping Hands
Helping Hands
Billie Thomas was
10 in Helping Hands
as 'Buckwheat'.
Mon, Sep 29 1941
Poster of Robot Wrecks
Robot Wrecks
Billie Thomas was
10 in Robot Wrecks
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of 1-2-3-Go!
1-2-3-Go!
Billie Thomas was
10 in 1-2-3-Go!
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 26 1941
Poster of Ye Olde Minstrels
Ye Olde Minstrels
Billie Thomas was
10 in Ye Olde Minstrels
Tue, Mar 18 1941
Poster of Fightin' Fools
Fightin' Fools
Billie Thomas was
9 in Fightin' Fools
as 'Buckwheat'.
Tue, Feb 25 1941
Poster of Baby Blues
Baby Blues
Billie Thomas was
9 in Baby Blues
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Feb 15 1941
Poster of Kiddie Kure
Kiddie Kure
Billie Thomas was
9 in Kiddie Kure
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Nov 23 1940
Poster of Goin' Fishin'
Goin' Fishin'
Billie Thomas was
9 in Goin' Fishin'
Sat, Oct 26 1940
Poster of Waldo's Last Stand
Waldo's Last Stand
Billie Thomas was
9 in Waldo's Last Stand
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Oct 05 1940
Poster of Good Bad Boys
Good Bad Boys
Billie Thomas was
9 in Good Bad Boys
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Sep 07 1940
Poster of Bubbling Troubles
Bubbling Troubles
Billie Thomas was
9 in Bubbling Troubles
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, May 25 1940
Poster of The New Pupil
The New Pupil
Billie Thomas was
9 in The New Pupil
Sat, Apr 27 1940
Poster of All About Hash
All About Hash
Billie Thomas was
9 in All About Hash
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Mar 30 1940
Poster of The Big Premiere
The Big Premiere
Billie Thomas was
8 in The Big Premiere
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Mar 09 1940
Poster of Alfalfa's Double
Alfalfa's Double
Billie Thomas was
8 in Alfalfa's Double
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jan 20 1940
Poster of Time Out for Lessons
Time Out for Lessons
Billie Thomas was
8 in Time Out for Lessons
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Dec 02 1939
Poster of Dad for a Day
Dad for a Day
Billie Thomas was
8 in Dad for a Day
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Oct 20 1939
Poster of Captain Spanky's Show Boat
Captain Spanky's Show Boat
Billie Thomas was
8 in Captain Spanky's Show Boat
as 'Buckwheat (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 08 1939
Poster of Auto Antics
Auto Antics
Billie Thomas was
8 in Auto Antics
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jul 22 1939
Poster of Dog Daze
Dog Daze
Billie Thomas was
8 in Dog Daze
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jul 01 1939
Poster of Joy Scouts
Joy Scouts
Billie Thomas was
8 in Joy Scouts
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jun 24 1939
Poster of Cousin Wilbur
Cousin Wilbur
Billie Thomas was
8 in Cousin Wilbur
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 29 1939
Poster of Clown Princes
Clown Princes
Billie Thomas was
8 in Clown Princes
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Apr 14 1939
Poster of Duel Personalities
Duel Personalities
Billie Thomas was
7 in Duel Personalities
as 'Buckwheat (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 11 1939
Poster of Tiny Troubles
Tiny Troubles
Billie Thomas was
7 in Tiny Troubles
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Feb 18 1939
Poster of Alfalfa's Aunt
Alfalfa's Aunt
Billie Thomas was
7 in Alfalfa's Aunt
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jan 07 1939
Poster of Practical Jokers
Practical Jokers
Billie Thomas was
7 in Practical Jokers
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Dec 17 1938
Poster of Football Romeo
Football Romeo
Billie Thomas was
7 in Football Romeo
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Nov 12 1938
Poster of Men in Fright
Men in Fright
Billie Thomas was
7 in Men in Fright
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Oct 15 1938
Poster of Aladdin's Lantern
Aladdin's Lantern
Billie Thomas was
7 in Aladdin's Lantern
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Sep 17 1938
Poster of Party Fever
Party Fever
Billie Thomas was
7 in Party Fever
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Aug 27 1938
Poster of The Little Ranger
The Little Ranger
Billie Thomas was
7 in The Little Ranger
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Aug 06 1938
Poster of Hide and Shriek
Hide and Shriek
Billie Thomas was
7 in Hide and Shriek
as 'Buckwheat, alias X-6-1 / 2'.
Sat, Jun 18 1938
Poster of The Awful Tooth
The Awful Tooth
Billie Thomas was
7 in The Awful Tooth
as 'Buckwheat'.
Thu, May 26 1938
Poster of Three Men in a Tub
Three Men in a Tub
Billie Thomas was
7 in Three Men in a Tub
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Mar 26 1938
Poster of Bear Facts
Bear Facts
Billie Thomas was
6 in Bear Facts
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Mar 05 1938
Poster of Canned Fishing
Canned Fishing
Billie Thomas was
6 in Canned Fishing
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Feb 12 1938
Poster of Our Gang Follies of 1938
Our Gang Follies of 1938
Billie Thomas was
6 in Our Gang Follies of 1938
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Dec 18 1937
Poster of Mail and Female
Mail and Female
Billie Thomas was
6 in Mail and Female
as 'Buckwheat (as Our Gang)'.
Fri, Nov 12 1937
Poster of The Pigskin Palooka
The Pigskin Palooka
Billie Thomas was
6 in The Pigskin Palooka
as 'Buckwheat (as Our Gang)'.
Sat, Oct 23 1937
Poster of Framing Youth
Framing Youth
Billie Thomas was
6 in Framing Youth
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Sep 11 1937
Poster of Fishy Tales
Fishy Tales
Billie Thomas was
6 in Fishy Tales
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Aug 28 1937
Poster of Night 'n' Gales
Night 'n' Gales
Billie Thomas was
6 in Night 'n' Gales
as 'Buckwheat (as Our Gang)'.
Sat, Jul 24 1937
Poster of Roamin' Holiday
Roamin' Holiday
Billie Thomas was
6 in Roamin' Holiday
as 'Buckwheat (as Our Gang)'.
Fri, Jun 11 1937
Poster of Three Smart Boys
Three Smart Boys
Billie Thomas was
6 in Three Smart Boys
as 'Buckwheat (as Our Gang)'.
Thu, May 13 1937
Poster of Rushin' Ballet
Rushin' Ballet
Billie Thomas was
6 in Rushin' Ballet
as 'Buckwheat (as Our Gang)'.
Sat, Apr 24 1937
Poster of Hearts Are Thumps
Hearts Are Thumps
Billie Thomas was
6 in Hearts Are Thumps
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 03 1937
Poster of Glove Taps
Glove Taps
Billie Thomas was
5 in Glove Taps
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Feb 20 1937
Poster of Reunion in Rhythm
Reunion in Rhythm
Billie Thomas was
5 in Reunion in Rhythm
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Jan 08 1937
Poster of Spooky Hooky
Spooky Hooky
Billie Thomas was
5 in Spooky Hooky
as 'Buckwheat'.
Thu, Dec 24 1936
Poster of General Spanky
General Spanky
Billie Thomas was
5 in General Spanky
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Dec 11 1936
Poster of Pay As You Exit
Pay As You Exit
Billie Thomas was
5 in Pay As You Exit
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Oct 23 1936
Poster of Two Too Young
Two Too Young
Billie Thomas was
5 in Two Too Young
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Sep 25 1936
Poster of Bored of Education
Bored of Education
Billie Thomas was
5 in Bored of Education
as 'Buckwheat'.
Thu, Aug 20 1936
Poster of Arbor Day
Arbor Day
Billie Thomas was
5 in Arbor Day
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, May 02 1936
Poster of Second Childhood
Second Childhood
Billie Thomas was
5 in Second Childhood
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 11 1936
Poster of The Lucky Corner
The Lucky Corner
Billie Thomas was
5 in The Lucky Corner
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Mar 14 1936
Poster of Divot Diggers
Divot Diggers
Billie Thomas was
4 in Divot Diggers
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Feb 08 1936
Poster of The Pinch Singer
The Pinch Singer
Billie Thomas was
4 in The Pinch Singer
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Jan 03 1936
Poster of Our Gang Follies of 1936
Our Gang Follies of 1936
Billie Thomas was
4 in Our Gang Follies of 1936
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Nov 29 1935
Poster of Little Sinner
Little Sinner
Billie Thomas was
4 in Little Sinner
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Oct 25 1935
Poster of Little Papa
Little Papa
Billie Thomas was
4 in Little Papa
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Sep 21 1935
Poster of Sprucin' Up
Sprucin' Up
Billie Thomas was
4 in Sprucin' Up
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Jun 01 1935
Poster of Teacher's Beau
Teacher's Beau
Billie Thomas was
4 in Teacher's Beau
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Apr 27 1935
Poster of Anniversary Trouble
Anniversary Trouble
Billie Thomas was
4 in Anniversary Trouble
as 'Buckwheat'.
Wed, Mar 13 1935
Poster of Beginner's Luck
Beginner's Luck
Billie Thomas was
3 in Beginner's Luck
as 'Buckwheat'.
Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of Shrimps for a Day
Shrimps for a Day
Billie Thomas was
3 in Shrimps for a Day
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Dec 07 1934
Poster of Washee Ironee
Washee Ironee
Billie Thomas was
3 in Washee Ironee
as 'Game Spectator'.
Tue, Nov 13 1934
Poster of Mama's Little Pirate
Mama's Little Pirate
Billie Thomas was
3 in Mama's Little Pirate
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of The Little Rascals: The Pirates of Our Gang
The Little Rascals: The Pirates of Our Gang
Billie Thomas was
3 in The Little Rascals: The Pirates of Our Gang
as 'Buckwheat'.
Fri, Sep 28 1934
Poster of The First Round-Up
The First Round-Up
Billie Thomas was
3 in The First Round-Up
as 'Kid with Canteen'.
Sat, May 05 1934
Poster of For Pete's Sake!
For Pete's Sake!
Billie Thomas was
3 in For Pete's Sake!
as 'Kid'.
Fri, Apr 13 1934

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