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William Robert Laughlin (July 5, 1932 – August 31, 1948) was an American child actor. He is best known for playing the character Froggy in the Our Gang short films from 1940 to 1944, the films′ final years of production.
Sep 1, 2020 · Billy Laughlin was a child star who played Froggy, a character with a croaking voice, in the Our Gang shorts from 1940 to 1944. He died in a car accident at age 16 and became a tragic figure in the history of The Little Rascals.
- Marina Manoukian
Billy 'Froggy' Laughlin was a child actor who starred in Our Gang shorts from 1940 to 1943. He died in a road accident in 1948 at the age of 16.
- January 1, 1
- San Gabriel, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- La Puente, California, USA
Actor: Rover's Big Chance. His mother enrolled him in a dramatic class to overcome his self-consciousness. His gravel voice was exploited by an MGM talent scout. After his test and positive public reaction he was signed to a term contract to Our Gang. His favorite sport was bicycling.
- Actor
- August 31, 1948
- July 5, 1932
May 21, 2024 · Froggy, played by Billy Laughlin, was a popular character in The Little Rascals short films known for his croaking voice. Laughlin started as support for Alfalfa, but eventually took on a central role in the series, showcasing his singing and comedy talents.
- Zachary Moser
- Staff Writer
Aug 30, 2014 · Billy Laughlin was a child actor who played Froggy in Our Gang shorts from 1940 to 1944. He had a distinctive frog-like voice that he created himself. He died at 16 in a scooter accident while delivering newspapers.
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Billy Laughlin (born William Robert Laughlin) was an American child actor. He is best known for playing the character Froggy in the Our Gang short films from 1940 to 1944. Laughlin was killed at age 16 in a traffic accident.
