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William "Billie" Thomas Jr. (March 12, 1931 – October 10, 1980) was an American child actor best remembered for portraying the character of Buckwheat in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) short films from 1934 until the series' end in 1944. He was a native of Los Angeles.
Billie 'Buckwheat' Thomas. Actor: Pay As You Exit. Billie Thomas was an African-American child actor who was best-known for appearing in the "Our Gang" film series from 1934 to its end in 1944. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Thomas auditioned for an "Our Gang" role when he was three years old.
William “Billie” Thomas, Jr. (March 12, 1931 – October 10, 1980) was an American child actor best remembered for portraying the character of Buckwheat in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) short films from 1934 until the series’ end in 1944. He was a native of Los Angeles, California.
Billie 'Buckwheat' Thomas. Actor: Pay As You Exit. Billie Thomas was an African-American child actor who was best-known for appearing in the "Our Gang" film series from 1934 to its end in 1944. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Thomas auditioned for an "Our Gang" role when he was three years old.
Jan 21, 2023 · In 1935, Thomas first appeared as Buckwheat in Mama’s Little Pirate. Although the Buckwheat character remained female, Thomas played it dressed as a Topsy-esque image of the stereotypical African American pickaninny with bowed pigtails, a large hand-me-down sweater, and oversized boots.
Dec 18, 2023 · Somehow Buckwheat morphed into a boy but Thomas originally played him with his speech impediment and all – as a stereotypical black girl dressed with bowed pigtails, oversized boots and a ragged sweater.
Aug 2, 2023 · LITTLE RASCALS, Billie ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas, 1930s. BORN: March 12, 1931 in Los Angeles. BIO: Appeared in 52 shorts. He enlisted in the army at age 23 in 1954, leaving two years later with a National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Nov 16, 2015 · The Billy “Buckwheat” Thomas Story, William Thomas, Jr., Billy’s son, joins with acclaimed author David W. Menefee to brush back the sands of time and unearth the facts beneath the fable.
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. He was a native of Los Angeles.
Profile. Name: William "Billie" Thomas Nickname: Buckwheat Played By: William Thomas Jr. Born: 1931 Relatives: Mandy (mother), Joe (father), Big Shot (brother) Clubs: former member of He-Man Woman-Hater's Club, The Wise Owl Club, The Four Nitengales, former member of All-4-One Club, 1-2-3-Go Safety Society First Short: For Pete's Sake! Last ...
